For a wedding with 250 guests in the Chicago, the estimated total cost is around $72,351 - $88,429. 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 is approximately $322. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $72,351 - $88,429.
The average wedding cost in Chicago is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $72,351 - $88,429 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Harwood Heights IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $319 - $389. This represents about 0.4% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $329 - $402.
In Harwood Heights IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,812 - $2,214. This represents about 2.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,608 - $3,188 |
3.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$319 - $389 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$149 - $183 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$329 - $402 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,812 - $2,214 |
2.5% |
Bakery
| Bakery Cost |
$2,757 - $3,369 |
3.8% |
|
Cake Pops
|
$564 - $690 |
0.8% |
|
Cupcakes
|
$746 - $912 |
1.0% |
|
Gelato or Ice Cream Bar
|
$1,446 - $1,768 |
2.0% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,987 - $2,429, which is 2.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago area is $1,373 - $1,679.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,987 - $2,429 |
2.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,373 - $1,679 |
1.9% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$614 - $750 |
0.8% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Chicago, you should budget approximately $42,598 - $52,064, which is about 58.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$42,598 - $52,064 |
58.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$6,098 - $7,454 |
8.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$11,667 - $14,259 |
16.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$20,614 - $25,194 |
28.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$4,219 - $5,157 |
5.8% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $7,205 - $8,807. This accounts for roughly 10.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$7,205 - $8,807 |
10.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$563 - $688 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$258 - $316 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,308 - $2,820 |
3.2% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$1,788 - $2,186 |
2.5% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$2,289 - $2,797 |
3.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,034 - $1,264, which is about 1.4% 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 $652 - $796, which is about 0.9% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$5,563 - $6,799 |
7.7% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$3,877 - $4,739 |
5.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,034 - $1,264 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$652 - $796 |
0.9% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Harwood Heights IL spend between $4,870 - $5,952 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 6.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago with 250 guests spend between $3,176 - $3,882 on wedding photography, which is about 4.4% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,870 - $5,952 |
6.7% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$296 - $362 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$469 - $573 |
0.6% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$331 - $405 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$598 - $730 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,176 - $3,882 |
4.4% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Chicago is estimated to be $2,021 - $2,470. This service accounts for 2.8% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,021 - $2,470 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,021 - $2,470 |
2.8% |
