For a wedding with 75 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $27,595 - $33,727. 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 $409. With a guest count of 75, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $27,595 - $33,727.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $27,595 - $33,727 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $408 - $498.
In Naperville IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,242 - $2,740. This represents about 8.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,650 - $3,238 |
9.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$408 - $498 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,242 - $2,740 |
8.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,918 - $2,344, which is 7.0% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $1,326 - $1,620.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,918 - $2,344 |
7.0% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,326 - $1,620 |
4.8% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$592 - $724 |
2.1% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 75 guest wedding in Chicago IL, you should budget approximately $9,323 - $11,395, which is about 33.8% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$9,323 - $11,395 |
33.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$1,488 - $1,818 |
5.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$2,846 - $3,478 |
10.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$4,990 - $6,098 |
18.1% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,570 - $3,142. This accounts for roughly 9.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,570 - $3,142 |
9.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$551 - $673 |
2.0% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$253 - $309 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$861 - $1,053 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$375 - $459 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$244 - $298 |
0.9% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,236 - $1,510, which is about 4.5% 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 $779 - $953, which is about 2.8% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$2,015 - $2,463 |
7.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,236 - $1,510 |
4.5% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$779 - $953 |
2.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Naperville IL spend between $7,292 - $8,912 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 26.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 75 guests spend between $3,654 - $4,466 on wedding photography, which is about 13.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $2,790 - $3,410. That's about 10.1% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,292 - $8,912 |
26.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$404 - $494 |
1.5% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$444 - $542 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,654 - $4,466 |
13.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,790 - $3,410 |
10.1% |
