For a wedding with 400 guests in the Northbrook IL, the estimated total cost is around $126,446 - $154,545. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Northbrook IL is approximately $351. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $126,446 - $154,545.
The average wedding cost in Northbrook IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $126,446 - $154,545 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Northbrook IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $622 - $760. 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 $643 - $785.
In Northbrook IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,535 - $4,321. This represents about 2.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$5,090 - $6,221 |
4.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$622 - $760 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$290 - $354 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$643 - $785 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,535 - $4,321 |
2.8% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Northbrook IL is $2,012 - $2,459. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Northbrook IL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,012 - $2,459 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,012 - $2,459 |
1.6% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Northbrook IL, you should budget approximately $70,713 - $86,427, which is about 55.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$70,713 - $86,427 |
55.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$22,231 - $27,171 |
17.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$40,442 - $49,430 |
32.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$8,040 - $9,826 |
6.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $12,867 - $15,727. This accounts for roughly 10.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$12,867 - $15,727 |
10.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$527 - $644 |
0.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$242 - $296 |
0.2% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$4,373 - $5,345 |
3.5% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$3,389 - $4,142 |
2.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$4,337 - $5,301 |
3.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $15,939 - $19,481. This is approximately 12.6% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$15,939 - $19,481 |
12.6% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$2,005 - $2,451 |
1.6% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$1,800 - $2,200 |
1.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$930 - $1,136 |
0.7% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$3,140 - $3,838 |
2.5% |
|
Postage
|
$1,549 - $1,893 |
1.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$1,947 - $2,379 |
1.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$1,770 - $2,164 |
1.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$1,370 - $1,674 |
1.1% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$1,428 - $1,746 |
1.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Northbrook IL spend between $6,720 - $8,214 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 5.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Northbrook IL with 400 guests spend between $2,885 - $3,527 on wedding photography, which is about 2.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Northbrook IL is $2,203 - $2,693. That's about 1.7% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,720 - $8,214 |
5.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$296 - $362 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$407 - $497 |
0.3% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$331 - $405 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$598 - $730 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,885 - $3,527 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,203 - $2,693 |
1.7% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Northbrook IL is estimated to be $1,836 - $2,244. This service accounts for 1.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,836 - $2,244 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,836 - $2,244 |
1.5% |
