For a wedding with 400 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $123,484 - $150,924. 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 $343. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $123,484 - $150,924.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $123,484 - $150,924 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 $293 - $358. This represents about 0.2% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $302 - $370.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,666 - $2,036. This represents about 1.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,272 - $4,000 |
2.7% |
|
Alterations/Tailoring Services
|
$375 - $459 |
0.3% |
|
Attire for Rehearsal Dinner or Pre-Wedding Events
|
$302 - $370 |
0.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$293 - $358 |
0.2% |
|
Dress or Suit Steaming Services
|
$197 - $241 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$137 - $167 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$302 - $370 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,666 - $2,036 |
1.3% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Chicago IL is $1,952 - $2,386. 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 $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,952 - $2,386 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,952 - $2,386 |
1.6% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,739 - $2,125, which is 1.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $1,202 - $1,469.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,739 - $2,125 |
1.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,202 - $1,469 |
1.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$537 - $657 |
0.4% |
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 Chicago IL, you should budget approximately $80,674 - $98,602, which is about 65.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$80,674 - $98,602 |
65.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$11,386 - $13,916 |
9.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$21,783 - $26,623 |
17.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$39,628 - $48,434 |
32.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$7,878 - $9,628 |
6.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $12,537 - $15,323. This accounts for roughly 10.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$12,537 - $15,323 |
10.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$543 - $663 |
0.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$249 - $305 |
0.2% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$4,245 - $5,189 |
3.4% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$3,290 - $4,021 |
2.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$4,210 - $5,146 |
3.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,297 - $5,251. This is approximately 3.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,297 - $5,251 |
3.5% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$543 - $663 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$485 - $593 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$250 - $306 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$850 - $1,038 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$410 - $502 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$525 - $641 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$478 - $584 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$371 - $453 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$385 - $471 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $920 - $1,124, which is about 0.7% 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 $580 - $708, which is about 0.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,392 - $6,590 |
4.4% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,893 - $4,758 |
3.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$920 - $1,124 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$580 - $708 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $7,601 - $9,291 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 6.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 400 guests spend between $3,367 - $4,115 on wedding photography, which is about 2.7% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $2,570 - $3,142. That's about 2.1% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,601 - $9,291 |
6.2% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$296 - $362 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$439 - $537 |
0.4% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$331 - $405 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$598 - $730 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,367 - $4,115 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,570 - $3,142 |
2.1% |