For a wedding with 400 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $88,796 - $108,528. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $247. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $88,796 - $108,528.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $88,796 - $108,528 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 $253 - $309. 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 $282 - $344.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,621 - $1,981. This represents about 1.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,274 - $2,780 |
2.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$253 - $309 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$119 - $145 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$282 - $344 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,621 - $1,981 |
1.8% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $236 - $288. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$236 - $288 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$94 - $114 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$77 - $95 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$65 - $79 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,337 - $4,079, which is 3.8% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $882 - $1,078.
For a live band, couples in Chicago IL typically budget around $2,058 - $2,516 which is 2.3% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,337 - $4,079 |
3.8% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$882 - $1,078 |
1.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$397 - $485 |
0.4% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,058 - $2,516 |
2.3% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,558 - $6,793. This accounts for roughly 6.3% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,558 - $6,793 |
6.3% |
|
Bouquets
|
$438 - $536 |
0.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$198 - $242 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$622 - $760 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,784 - $3,402 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,516 - $1,852 |
1.7% |
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 $2,735 - $3,343.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,735 - $3,343 |
3.1% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$145 - $177 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,945 - $2,377 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$645 - $789 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,869 - $3,507. This is approximately 3.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,869 - $3,507 |
3.2% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$347 - $425 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$306 - $374 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$167 - $205 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$599 - $732 |
0.7% |
|
Postage
|
$336 - $410 |
0.4% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$339 - $415 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$306 - $374 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$226 - $276 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$243 - $297 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $1,136 - $1,388, which is about 1.3% 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 $671 - $821, which is about 0.8% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$7,203 - $8,803 |
8.1% |
|
Bracelet
|
$217 - $265 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$187 - $229 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,991 - $6,101 |
5.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$1,136 - $1,388 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$671 - $821 |
0.8% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $5,405 - $6,607 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 6.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 400 guests spend between $2,289 - $2,797 on wedding photography, which is about 2.6% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $1,546 - $1,890. This makes up a portion of your (1.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,405 - $6,607 |
6.1% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$339 - $415 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$339 - $415 |
0.4% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$327 - $399 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$565 - $691 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,289 - $2,797 |
2.6% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,546 - $1,890 |
1.7% |
Planner/Consultant
The cost for a Full Service in Chicago IL is estimated to be $4,052 - $4,952. This service accounts for 4.6% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$4,052 - $4,952 |
4.6% |
|
Full Service
|
$4,052 - $4,952 |
4.6% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$55,127 - $67,377 |
62.1% |