For a wedding with 400 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $135,743 - $165,908. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Chicago IL is approximately $377. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $135,743 - $165,908.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $135,743 - $165,908 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $297 - $363. This represents about 0.2% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $307 - $375.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,688 - $2,064. This represents about 1.2% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,431 - $2,971 |
1.8% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$297 - $363 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$139 - $169 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$307 - $375 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,688 - $2,064 |
1.2% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Chicago IL is $2,179 - $2,663. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Chicago IL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $7 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,179 - $2,663 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,179 - $2,663 |
1.6% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,156 - $2,636, which is 1.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $1,490 - $1,822.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,156 - $2,636 |
1.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,490 - $1,822 |
1.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$666 - $814 |
0.5% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Chicago IL, you should budget approximately $91,144 - $111,398, which is about 67.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$91,144 - $111,398 |
67.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$12,864 - $15,722 |
9.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$24,610 - $30,078 |
18.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$44,771 - $54,720 |
33.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$8,900 - $10,878 |
6.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $14,541 - $17,773. This accounts for roughly 10.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$14,541 - $17,773 |
10.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$695 - $849 |
0.5% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$319 - $389 |
0.2% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$5,159 - $6,305 |
3.8% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$3,671 - $4,487 |
2.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$4,698 - $5,742 |
3.5% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,362 - $4,110.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,362 - $4,110 |
2.5% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$118 - $144 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$163 - $199 |
0.1% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$2,111 - $2,581 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$970 - $1,186 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,669 - $5,707. This is approximately 3.4% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,669 - $5,707 |
3.4% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$590 - $722 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$528 - $646 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$273 - $333 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$924 - $1,130 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$439 - $537 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$573 - $701 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$520 - $636 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$404 - $494 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$417 - $509 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $976 - $1,192, which is about 0.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $615 - $751, which is about 0.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,253 - $6,421 |
3.9% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,663 - $4,477 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$976 - $1,192 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$615 - $751 |
0.5% |
Other Events & Items
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,104 - $1,350.
| Other Events & Items Cost |
$1,679 - $2,053 |
1.2% |
|
Lodging
|
$575 - $703 |
0.4% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,104 - $1,350 |
0.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $7,786 - $9,516 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 400 guests spend between $3,449 - $4,215 on wedding photography, which is about 2.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $2,633 - $3,218. This makes up a portion of your (1.9%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,786 - $9,516 |
5.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$296 - $362 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$480 - $586 |
0.4% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$331 - $405 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$598 - $730 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,449 - $4,215 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,633 - $3,218 |
1.9% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $541 - $661.
| Transportation Cost |
$541 - $661 |
0.4% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$541 - $661 |
0.4% |