For a wedding with 175 guests in the Bloomington IL, the estimated total cost is around $52,916 - $64,676. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Bloomington IL is approximately $336. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $52,916 - $64,676.
The average wedding cost in Bloomington IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $52,916 - $64,676 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Bloomington IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $238 - $290. 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 $246 - $300.
In Bloomington IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,351 - $1,651. This represents about 2.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,023 - $3,695 |
5.7% |
|
Alterations/Tailoring Services
|
$337 - $411 |
0.6% |
|
Attire for Rehearsal Dinner or Pre-Wedding Events
|
$246 - $300 |
0.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$238 - $290 |
0.4% |
|
Dress or Suit Steaming Services
|
$176 - $216 |
0.3% |
|
Secondary Outfits
|
$319 - $389 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$112 - $136 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$246 - $300 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,351 - $1,651 |
2.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 175 guests in Bloomington IL is $831 - $1,015. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Bloomington IL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$831 - $1,015 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$831 - $1,015 |
1.6% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,558 - $1,904, which is 2.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Bloomington IL area is $1,077 - $1,317.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,558 - $1,904 |
2.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,077 - $1,317 |
2.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$481 - $587 |
0.9% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Bloomington IL, you should budget approximately $28,111 - $34,357, which is about 53.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$28,111 - $34,357 |
53.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$4,615 - $5,641 |
8.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$8,830 - $10,792 |
16.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$11,473 - $14,023 |
21.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,192 - $3,902 |
6.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,030 - $7,370. This accounts for roughly 11.4% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,030 - $7,370 |
11.4% |
|
Bouquets
|
$472 - $576 |
0.9% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$250 - $306 |
0.5% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,982 - $2,422 |
3.7% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,536 - $1,878 |
2.9% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$1,790 - $2,188 |
3.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,769 - $2,163. This is approximately 3.3% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,769 - $2,163 |
3.3% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$223 - $273 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$200 - $244 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$104 - $127 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$351 - $429 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$167 - $204 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$216 - $264 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$198 - $242 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$152 - $186 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$159 - $195 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $759 - $927, which is about 1.4% 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 $478 - $584, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,731 - $5,783 |
8.9% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,495 - $4,271 |
6.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$759 - $927 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$478 - $584 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Bloomington IL spend between $4,015 - $4,907 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Bloomington IL with 175 guests spend between $2,493 - $3,047 on wedding photography, which is about 4.7% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,015 - $4,907 |
7.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$275 - $337 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$383 - $468 |
0.7% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$308 - $376 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$556 - $680 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,493 - $3,047 |
4.7% |
