For a wedding with 250 guests in the Palos Hills IL, the estimated total cost is around $45,391 - $55,477. 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 Hills IL is approximately $202. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $45,391 - $55,477.
The average wedding cost in Palos Hills IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $45,391 - $55,477 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 $207 - $253. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $213 - $261.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,232 - $1,506. This represents about 2.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,652 - $2,020 |
3.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$207 - $253 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$213 - $261 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,232 - $1,506 |
2.7% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $123 - $151. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$123 - $151 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$68 - $83 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$56 - $68 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $881 - $1,077, which is 1.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Palos Hills IL area is $881 - $1,077.
| Entertainment Cost |
$881 - $1,077 |
1.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$881 - $1,077 |
1.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,988 - $3,652. This accounts for roughly 6.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,988 - $3,652 |
6.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$347 - $424 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$157 - $191 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$536 - $656 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,262 - $1,542 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$687 - $839 |
1.5% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,168 - $1,428.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,168 - $1,428 |
2.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$839 - $1,025 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$329 - $403 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,224 - $1,496. This is approximately 2.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,224 - $1,496 |
2.7% |
|
Guest Book
|
$94 - $114 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$339 - $415 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$161 - $197 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$192 - $234 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$171 - $209 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$130 - $158 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$138 - $168 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $778 - $950, which is about 1.7% 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 HIM) is estimated at $459 - $561, which is about 1.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,237 - $1,511 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$778 - $950 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$459 - $561 |
1.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $4,722 - $5,772 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Palos Hills IL with 250 guests spend between $2,286 - $2,794 on wedding photography, which is about 5.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Palos Hills IL is $1,544 - $1,888. This makes up a portion of your (3.4%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,722 - $5,772 |
10.4% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$327 - $399 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$565 - $691 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,286 - $2,794 |
5.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,544 - $1,888 |
3.4% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$31,395 - $38,371 |
69.2% |