For a wedding with 400 guests in the Princeton IL, the estimated total cost is around $85,627 - $104,655. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Princeton IL is approximately $238. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $85,627 - $104,655.
The average wedding cost in Princeton IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $85,627 - $104,655 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Magnolia IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $220 - $268. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $246 - $300.
In Magnolia IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,346 - $1,646. This represents about 1.6% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,902 - $2,324 |
2.2% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$220 - $268 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$90 - $110 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$246 - $300 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,346 - $1,646 |
1.6% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Princeton IL is $2,284 - $2,792. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Princeton IL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $6 - $7 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$2,284 - $2,792 |
2.7% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$2,284 - $2,792 |
2.7% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Princeton IL is $207 - $253. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$207 - $253 |
0.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$84 - $102 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$71 - $87 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$52 - $64 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $941 - $1,151, which is 1.1% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Princeton IL area is $941 - $1,151.
| Entertainment Cost |
$941 - $1,151 |
1.1% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$941 - $1,151 |
1.1% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Princeton IL, you should budget approximately $53,560 - $65,462, which is about 62.6% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$53,560 - $65,462 |
62.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$12,558 - $15,348 |
14.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$24,381 - $29,799 |
28.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$8,074 - $9,868 |
9.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$8,547 - $10,447 |
10.0% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $7,065 - $8,635. This accounts for roughly 8.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$7,065 - $8,635 |
8.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$375 - $459 |
0.4% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$164 - $200 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$464 - $567 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,551 - $3,117 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,811 - $2,213 |
2.1% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $3,252 - $3,974.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$3,252 - $3,974 |
3.8% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$165 - $201 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$2,048 - $2,503 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$1,040 - $1,271 |
1.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $4,296 - $5,250. This is approximately 5.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$4,296 - $5,250 |
5.0% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$709 - $867 |
0.8% |
|
Guest Book
|
$310 - $378 |
0.4% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$993 - $1,213 |
1.2% |
|
Postage
|
$572 - $700 |
0.7% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$698 - $854 |
0.8% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$504 - $616 |
0.6% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$509 - $623 |
0.6% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $719 - $879, which is about 0.8% 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 $432 - $528, which is about 0.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$4,874 - $5,958 |
5.7% |
|
Bracelet
|
$154 - $188 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$182 - $222 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,164 - $3,868 |
3.7% |
|
Necklace
|
$223 - $273 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$719 - $879 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$432 - $528 |
0.5% |
Officiant
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Princeton IL area is $230 - $281. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$230 - $281 |
0.3% |
|
Officiant
|
$230 - $281 |
0.3% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $624 - $762.
| Other Events Cost |
$624 - $762 |
0.7% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$624 - $762 |
0.7% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$403 - $493 |
0.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Princeton IL spend between $5,990 - $7,321 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Princeton IL with 400 guests spend between $2,210 - $2,701 on wedding photography, which is about 2.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Princeton IL is $1,889 - $2,309. This makes up a portion of your (2.2%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,990 - $7,321 |
7.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$239 - $293 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$295 - $361 |
0.3% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$373 - $455 |
0.4% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$356 - $435 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$628 - $768 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,210 - $2,701 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,889 - $2,309 |
2.2% |