For a wedding with 175 guests in the Galena IL, the estimated total cost is around $35,487 - $43,373. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Galena IL is approximately $225. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $35,487 - $43,373.
The average wedding cost in Galena IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $35,487 - $43,373 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 $288 - $352. This represents about 0.8% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $310 - $378.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$731 - $893 |
2.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$288 - $352 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$133 - $163 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$310 - $378 |
0.9% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,753 - $2,143, which is 4.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Galena IL area is $922 - $1,126.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,753 - $2,143 |
4.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$922 - $1,126 |
2.6% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$832 - $1,016 |
2.3% |
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 Galena IL, you should budget approximately $18,202 - $22,246, which is about 51.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$18,202 - $22,246 |
51.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,290 - $4,022 |
9.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$6,342 - $7,752 |
17.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$6,227 - $7,611 |
17.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,342 - $2,862 |
6.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,381 - $2,911. This accounts for roughly 6.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,381 - $2,911 |
6.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$414 - $506 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$607 - $741 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$830 - $1,014 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$531 - $649 |
1.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $770 - $941. This is approximately 2.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$770 - $941 |
2.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$168 - $206 |
0.5% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$248 - $304 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$123 - $151 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$113 - $138 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$117 - $143 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $932 - $1,140, which is about 2.6% 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 $565 - $691, which is about 1.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,546 - $6,778 |
15.6% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,048 - $4,948 |
11.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$932 - $1,140 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$565 - $691 |
1.6% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$369 - $451 |
1.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $2,597 - $3,174 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Galena IL with 175 guests spend between $2,096 - $2,562 on wedding photography, which is about 5.9% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,597 - $3,174 |
7.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$500 - $612 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,096 - $2,562 |
5.9% |
