For a wedding with 175 guests in the Evanston IL, the estimated total cost is around $45,073 - $55,089. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Evanston IL is approximately $286. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $45,073 - $55,089.
The average wedding cost in Evanston IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $45,073 - $55,089 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Ann Arbor MI, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $247 - $301. 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 $266 - $326.
In Ann Arbor MI, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,454 - $1,777. This represents about 3.2% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,081 - $2,543 |
4.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$247 - $301 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$114 - $140 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$266 - $326 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,454 - $1,777 |
3.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,107 - $3,797, which is 6.9% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Evanston IL typically budget around $3,107 - $3,797 which is 6.9% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,107 - $3,797 |
6.9% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,107 - $3,797 |
6.9% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Evanston IL, you should budget approximately $19,121 - $23,370, which is about 42.4% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$19,121 - $23,370 |
42.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,229 - $3,947 |
7.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,224 - $7,608 |
13.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$7,369 - $9,007 |
16.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,298 - $2,808 |
5.1% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,376 - $2,904. This accounts for roughly 5.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,376 - $2,904 |
5.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$523 - $639 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$690 - $844 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$758 - $926 |
1.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,025 - $1,253. This is approximately 2.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,025 - $1,253 |
2.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$171 - $209 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$79 - $97 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$256 - $312 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$131 - $160 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$152 - $186 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$116 - $142 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$121 - $147 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $809 - $989, which is about 1.8% 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 $491 - $601, which is about 1.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,814 - $5,884 |
10.7% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,514 - $4,294 |
7.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$809 - $989 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$491 - $601 |
1.1% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$401 - $491 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Ann Arbor MI spend between $5,166 - $6,314 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Evanston IL with 175 guests spend between $2,580 - $3,154 on wedding photography, which is about 5.7% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Evanston IL is $1,960 - $2,396. That's about 4.3% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,166 - $6,314 |
11.5% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$284 - $348 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$341 - $417 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,580 - $3,154 |
5.7% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,960 - $2,396 |
4.3% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Evanston IL is estimated to be $3,643 - $4,453. This service accounts for 8.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$3,643 - $4,453 |
8.1% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$3,643 - $4,453 |
8.1% |
