For a wedding with 38 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $50,367 - $61,559. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Chicago IL is approximately $1,473. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $50,367 - $61,559.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $50,367 - $61,559 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Libertyville IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $866 - $1,058. This represents about 1.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $894 - $1,092.
In Libertyville IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $4,915 - $6,007. This represents about 9.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$7,079 - $8,652 |
14.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$866 - $1,058 |
1.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$404 - $494 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$894 - $1,092 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$4,915 - $6,007 |
9.8% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 38 guests in Chicago IL is $138 - $168. 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 $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$138 - $168 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$138 - $168 |
0.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,908 - $2,332, which is 3.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $1,319 - $1,612.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,908 - $2,332 |
3.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,319 - $1,612 |
2.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$590 - $721 |
1.2% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 38 guest wedding in Chicago IL, you should budget approximately $3,304 - $4,038, which is about 6.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$3,304 - $4,038 |
6.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$718 - $878 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$1,374 - $1,680 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$715 - $873 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$497 - $607 |
1.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,692 - $2,068. This accounts for roughly 3.4% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,692 - $2,068 |
3.4% |
|
Bouquets
|
$591 - $723 |
1.2% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$272 - $332 |
0.5% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$300 - $366 |
0.6% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$232 - $284 |
0.5% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$297 - $363 |
0.6% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $886 - $1,082. This is approximately 1.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$886 - $1,082 |
1.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$113 - $138 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$101 - $123 |
0.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$52 - $64 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$177 - $217 |
0.4% |
|
Postage
|
$76 - $92 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$110 - $134 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$100 - $122 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$77 - $95 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$80 - $98 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $2,453 - $2,998, which is about 4.9% 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 $1,547 - $1,891, which is about 3.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$17,426 - $21,298 |
34.6% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$13,426 - $16,410 |
26.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$2,453 - $2,998 |
4.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,547 - $1,891 |
3.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Libertyville IL spend between $7,053 - $8,621 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 14.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 38 guests spend between $3,050 - $3,728 on wedding photography, which is about 6.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $2,329 - $2,847. That's about 4.6% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,053 - $8,621 |
14.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$296 - $362 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$449 - $549 |
0.9% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$331 - $405 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$598 - $730 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,050 - $3,728 |
6.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,329 - $2,847 |
4.6% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Chicago IL is estimated to be $1,940 - $2,372. This service accounts for 3.9% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,940 - $2,372 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,940 - $2,372 |
3.9% |
