For a wedding with 38 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $22,323 - $27,283. 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 $653. With a guest count of 38, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $22,323 - $27,283.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $22,323 - $27,283 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 $269 - $329. This represents about 1.2% of your total wedding expenses.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,591 - $1,945. This represents about 7.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,985 - $2,427 |
8.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$269 - $329 |
1.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$125 - $153 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,591 - $1,945 |
7.1% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 38 guest wedding in Chicago IL, you should budget approximately $5,018 - $6,134, which is about 22.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$5,018 - $6,134 |
22.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$565 - $691 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$1,090 - $1,332 |
4.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$2,961 - $3,619 |
13.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$402 - $492 |
1.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,617 - $1,977. This accounts for roughly 7.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,617 - $1,977 |
7.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$499 - $609 |
2.2% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$226 - $276 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$666 - $814 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$139 - $169 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$88 - $108 |
0.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $185 - $226. This is approximately 0.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$185 - $226 |
0.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$32 - $39 |
0.1% |
|
Guest Book
|
$14 - $18 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$47 - $57 |
0.2% |
|
Postage
|
$20 - $24 |
0.1% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$28 - $34 |
0.1% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$22 - $26 |
0.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$23 - $28 |
0.1% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $866 - $1,058, which is about 3.9% 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 $526 - $642, which is about 2.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,149 - $6,293 |
23.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,758 - $4,593 |
16.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$866 - $1,058 |
3.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$526 - $642 |
2.4% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$401 - $491 |
1.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $6,641 - $8,117 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 29.8% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 38 guests spend between $3,110 - $3,801 on wedding photography, which is about 13.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $2,363 - $2,888. That's about 10.6% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,641 - $8,117 |
29.8% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$311 - $380 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$859 - $1,049 |
3.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,110 - $3,801 |
13.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,363 - $2,888 |
10.6% |
