For a wedding with 250 guests in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, the estimated total cost is around $39,634 - $48,442. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin is approximately $176. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $39,634 - $48,442.
The average wedding cost in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $39,634 - $48,442 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Elk Grove Village IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $206 - $252. 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 $230 - $281.
In Elk Grove Village IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,324 - $1,618. This represents about 3.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,856 - $2,268 |
4.7% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$206 - $252 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$96 - $118 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$230 - $281 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,324 - $1,618 |
3.3% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Elk Grove Village IL is $234 - $286. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$234 - $286 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$93 - $113 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$77 - $94 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$65 - $79 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,148 - $1,403, which is 2.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area is $849 - $1,037.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,148 - $1,403 |
2.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$849 - $1,037 |
2.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$299 - $365 |
0.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,520 - $3,080. This accounts for roughly 6.4% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,520 - $3,080 |
6.4% |
|
Bouquets
|
$376 - $460 |
0.9% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$170 - $208 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$449 - $549 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$987 - $1,207 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$537 - $657 |
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 $1,066 - $1,302.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,066 - $1,302 |
2.7% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$615 - $751 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$451 - $551 |
1.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,531 - $1,871. This is approximately 3.9% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,531 - $1,871 |
3.9% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$213 - $261 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$117 - $143 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$427 - $521 |
1.1% |
|
Postage
|
$222 - $272 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$215 - $263 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$164 - $200 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$173 - $211 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $832 - $1,016, which is about 2.1% 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 $491 - $600, which is about 1.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,110 - $6,246 |
12.9% |
|
Earrings
|
$134 - $164 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,654 - $4,466 |
9.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$832 - $1,016 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$491 - $600 |
1.2% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Elk Grove Village IL spend between $3,060 - $3,740 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin with 250 guests spend between $1,821 - $2,225 on wedding photography, which is about 4.6% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,060 - $3,740 |
7.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$335 - $409 |
0.8% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$339 - $415 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$565 - $691 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,821 - $2,225 |
4.6% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$23,110 - $28,246 |
58.3% |