For a wedding with 125 guests in the Chicago, the estimated total cost is around $37,331 - $45,627. 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 is approximately $332. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $37,331 - $45,627.
The average wedding cost in Chicago is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $37,331 - $45,627 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Chicago is $470 - $574. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Chicago area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$470 - $574 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$470 - $574 |
1.3% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $5,180 - $6,331, which is 13.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago area is $1,272 - $1,554.
For a live band, couples in Chicago typically budget around $3,359 - $4,105 which is 9.0% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$5,180 - $6,331 |
13.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,272 - $1,554 |
3.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$549 - $671 |
1.5% |
|
Live Band
|
$3,359 - $4,105 |
9.0% |
Event Venue
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Chicago, you should budget approximately $17,821 - $21,781, which is about 47.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$17,821 - $21,781 |
47.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,383 - $2,913 |
6.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,637 - $5,667 |
12.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$9,111 - $11,135 |
24.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,690 - $2,066 |
4.5% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,910 - $3,556. This accounts for roughly 7.8% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,910 - $3,556 |
7.8% |
|
Bouquets
|
$592 - $724 |
1.6% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$265 - $323 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$788 - $963 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$592 - $724 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$366 - $448 |
1.0% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $806 - $986.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$806 - $986 |
2.2% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$99 - $121 |
0.3% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$125 - $153 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$387 - $473 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$195 - $239 |
0.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $669 - $817. This is approximately 1.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$669 - $817 |
1.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$110 - $134 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$51 - $63 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$182 - $222 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$76 - $92 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$98 - $120 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$74 - $90 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$78 - $96 |
0.2% |
Other Events
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $974 - $1,190.
| Other Events Cost |
$974 - $1,190 |
2.6% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$974 - $1,190 |
2.6% |
Other Items
| Other Items Cost |
$410 - $502 |
1.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago spend between $3,227 - $3,944 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago with 125 guests spend between $2,878 - $3,518 on wedding photography, which is about 7.7% of your total wedding cost.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,227 - $3,944 |
8.6% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$348 - $426 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,878 - $3,518 |
7.7% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Chicago is estimated to be $4,231 - $5,171. This service accounts for 11.3% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$4,231 - $5,171 |
11.3% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$4,231 - $5,171 |
11.3% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $635 - $776.
| Transportation Cost |
$635 - $776 |
1.7% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$635 - $776 |
1.7% |