For a wedding with 250 guests in the Palos Hills IL, the estimated total cost is around $43,663 - $53,365. 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 $194. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $43,663 - $53,365.
The average wedding cost in Palos Hills IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $43,663 - $53,365 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 $185 - $226. 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 $176 - $216.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,015 - $1,241. This represents about 2.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,463 - $1,789 |
3.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$185 - $226 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$87 - $107 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$176 - $216 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,015 - $1,241 |
2.3% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $117 - $143. 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 |
$117 - $143 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$64 - $78 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$53 - $65 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $758 - $926, which is 1.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Palos Hills IL area is $758 - $926.
| Entertainment Cost |
$758 - $926 |
1.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$758 - $926 |
1.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,584 - $3,158. This accounts for roughly 5.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,584 - $3,158 |
5.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$333 - $407 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$474 - $580 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,150 - $1,406 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$626 - $766 |
1.4% |
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 $1,056 - $1,290.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,056 - $1,290 |
2.4% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$754 - $922 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$302 - $369 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,135 - $1,387. This is approximately 2.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,135 - $1,387 |
2.6% |
|
Guest Book
|
$86 - $105 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$311 - $381 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$161 - $197 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$176 - $215 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$157 - $191 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$119 - $145 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$126 - $154 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $677 - $827, which is about 1.6% 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 $400 - $488, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,076 - $1,316 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$677 - $827 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$400 - $488 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $4,586 - $5,605 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Palos Hills IL with 250 guests spend between $2,022 - $2,472 on wedding photography, which is about 4.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Palos Hills IL is $1,366 - $1,670. This makes up a portion of your (3.1%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,586 - $5,605 |
10.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$305 - $373 |
0.7% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$327 - $399 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$565 - $691 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,022 - $2,472 |
4.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,366 - $1,670 |
3.1% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$30,888 - $37,752 |
70.7% |