For a wedding with 175 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $31,604 - $38,628. 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 $201. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $31,604 - $38,628.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $31,604 - $38,628 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $219 - $267. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $227 - $277.
In United States, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,307 - $1,597. This represents about 4.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,855 - $2,267 |
5.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$219 - $267 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$103 - $125 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$227 - $277 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,307 - $1,597 |
4.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,828 - $4,678, which is 12.1% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $1,033 - $1,263.
For a live band, couples in Chicago IL typically budget around $2,412 - $2,948 which is 7.6% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,828 - $4,678 |
12.1% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,033 - $1,263 |
3.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$383 - $468 |
1.2% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,412 - $2,948 |
7.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,514 - $3,072. This accounts for roughly 8.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,514 - $3,072 |
8.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$445 - $543 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$201 - $245 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$605 - $739 |
1.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$818 - $1,000 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$446 - $545 |
1.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,255 - $1,533. This is approximately 4.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,255 - $1,533 |
4.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$183 - $223 |
0.6% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$157 - $191 |
0.5% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$314 - $384 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$144 - $176 |
0.5% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$178 - $218 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$158 - $194 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$121 - $147 |
0.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in United States spend between $4,403 - $5,381 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 13.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 175 guests spend between $2,217 - $2,709 on wedding photography, which is about 7.0% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $1,498 - $1,830. That's about 4.7% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,403 - $5,381 |
13.9% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$349 - $427 |
1.1% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$339 - $415 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,217 - $2,709 |
7.0% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,498 - $1,830 |
4.7% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$17,104 - $20,904 |
54.1% |
