For a wedding with 400 guests in the Palos Heights IL, the estimated total cost is around $69,550 - $85,006. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Palos Heights IL is approximately $193. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $69,550 - $85,006.
The average wedding cost in Palos Heights IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $69,550 - $85,006 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 $258 - $316. This represents about 0.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $245 - $299.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,413 - $1,727. This represents about 2.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,038 - $2,490 |
2.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$258 - $316 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$122 - $149 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$245 - $299 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,413 - $1,727 |
2.0% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $109 - $133. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$109 - $133 |
0.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$68 - $83 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$41 - $51 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,952 - $4,830, which is 5.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Palos Heights IL area is $1,067 - $1,304.
For a live band, couples in Palos Heights IL typically budget around $2,489 - $3,042 which is 3.6% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,952 - $4,830 |
5.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,067 - $1,304 |
1.5% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$397 - $485 |
0.6% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,489 - $3,042 |
3.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,380 - $6,576. This accounts for roughly 7.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,380 - $6,576 |
7.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$473 - $579 |
0.7% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$214 - $262 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$670 - $818 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,605 - $3,183 |
3.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,418 - $1,734 |
2.0% |
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 $2,739 - $3,347.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,739 - $3,347 |
3.9% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$92 - $112 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$110 - $134 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,552 - $1,896 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$986 - $1,205 |
1.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,889 - $3,531. This is approximately 4.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,889 - $3,531 |
4.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$257 - $315 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$932 - $1,140 |
1.3% |
|
Postage
|
$498 - $608 |
0.7% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$470 - $574 |
0.7% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$356 - $435 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$376 - $460 |
0.5% |
Jewelry
| Jewelry Cost |
$173 - $211 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$173 - $211 |
0.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $2,254 - $2,754 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 3.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Palos Heights IL with 400 guests spend between $1,891 - $2,311 on wedding photography, which is about 2.7% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,254 - $2,754 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$363 - $443 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,891 - $2,311 |
2.7% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$50,018 - $61,133 |
71.9% |