For a wedding with 175 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $43,811 - $53,547. 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 $278. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $43,811 - $53,547.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $43,811 - $53,547 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 $242 - $296.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,333 - $1,629. This represents about 3.0% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,575 - $1,925 |
3.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$242 - $296 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,333 - $1,629 |
3.0% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $282 - $344. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$282 - $344 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$120 - $146 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$102 - $124 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$60 - $74 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,955 - $2,389, which is 4.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $1,351 - $1,651.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,955 - $2,389 |
4.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,351 - $1,651 |
3.1% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$604 - $738 |
1.4% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 175 guest wedding in Chicago IL, you should budget approximately $22,491 - $27,489, which is about 51.3% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$22,491 - $27,489 |
51.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$3,932 - $4,806 |
9.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$7,522 - $9,194 |
17.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$8,316 - $10,164 |
19.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$2,721 - $3,325 |
6.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,819 - $4,667. This accounts for roughly 8.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,819 - $4,667 |
8.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$563 - $688 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$258 - $316 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$875 - $1,069 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$972 - $1,188 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$631 - $771 |
1.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,161 - $1,419. This is approximately 2.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,161 - $1,419 |
2.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$192 - $234 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$88 - $108 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$301 - $367 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$146 - $178 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$168 - $206 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$131 - $160 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$136 - $166 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $769 - $939, which is about 1.8% 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 Partner 2) is estimated at $484 - $592, which is about 1.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,253 - $1,531 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$769 - $939 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$484 - $592 |
1.1% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,001 - $1,223.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,001 - $1,223 |
2.3% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,001 - $1,223 |
2.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $6,729 - $8,225 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 15.4% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 175 guests spend between $3,126 - $3,820 on wedding photography, which is about 7.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $2,835 - $3,465. This makes up a portion of your (6.5%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,729 - $8,225 |
15.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$325 - $397 |
0.7% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$444 - $542 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,126 - $3,820 |
7.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,835 - $3,465 |
6.5% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Chicago IL is estimated to be $1,988 - $2,430. This service accounts for 4.5% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$1,988 - $2,430 |
4.5% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$1,988 - $2,430 |
4.5% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,558 - $1,904.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,558 - $1,904 |
3.6% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$541 - $661 |
1.2% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$1,017 - $1,243 |
2.3% |