For a wedding with 15 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $29,209 - $35,699. 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 IL is approximately $2,164. With a guest count of 15, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $29,209 - $35,699.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $29,209 - $35,699 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 $852 - $1,042. This represents about 2.9% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $880 - $1,076.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $4,839 - $5,915. This represents about 16.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$6,971 - $8,520 |
23.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$852 - $1,042 |
2.9% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$399 - $487 |
1.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$880 - $1,076 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$4,839 - $5,915 |
16.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 15 guests in Chicago IL is $48 - $58. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Chicago IL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$48 - $58 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$48 - $58 |
0.2% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $264 - $322. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.9% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$264 - $322 |
0.9% |
|
Hair Service
|
$110 - $134 |
0.4% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$94 - $114 |
0.3% |
|
Manicure and Pedicure
|
$60 - $74 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,757 - $2,147, which is 6.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $1,214 - $1,484.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,757 - $2,147 |
6.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,214 - $1,484 |
4.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$543 - $663 |
1.9% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 15 guest wedding in Chicago IL, you should budget approximately $1,075 - $1,313, which is about 3.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$1,075 - $1,313 |
3.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$257 - $314 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$490 - $598 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$151 - $185 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$177 - $217 |
0.6% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,053 - $1,287. This accounts for roughly 3.6% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,053 - $1,287 |
3.6% |
|
Bouquets
|
$526 - $642 |
1.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$241 - $295 |
0.8% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$104 - $127 |
0.4% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$80 - $98 |
0.3% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$103 - $125 |
0.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $605 - $739. This is approximately 2.1% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$605 - $739 |
2.1% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$77 - $94 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$69 - $85 |
0.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$35 - $43 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$121 - $147 |
0.4% |
|
Postage
|
$52 - $64 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$75 - $91 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$68 - $84 |
0.2% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$53 - $65 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$55 - $67 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $2,492 - $3,046, which is about 8.5% 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 $1,572 - $1,922, which is about 5.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$10,238 - $12,514 |
35.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,174 - $7,546 |
21.1% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$2,492 - $3,046 |
8.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,572 - $1,922 |
5.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $6,597 - $8,063 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 22.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 15 guests spend between $2,808 - $3,432 on wedding photography, which is about 9.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $2,144 - $2,620. This makes up a portion of your (7.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,597 - $8,063 |
22.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$296 - $362 |
1.0% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$420 - $514 |
1.4% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$331 - $405 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$598 - $730 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,808 - $3,432 |
9.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,144 - $2,620 |
7.3% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $602 - $736.
| Transportation Cost |
$602 - $736 |
2.1% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$61 - $75 |
0.2% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$541 - $661 |
1.9% |