For a wedding with 125 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $19,809 - $24,211. 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 $176. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $19,809 - $24,211.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $19,809 - $24,211 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,668 - $2,038. This represents about 8.4% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,783 - $2,179 |
9.0% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$115 - $141 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,668 - $2,038 |
8.4% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $108 - $132. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$108 - $132 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$59 - $73 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$49 - $59 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $670 - $818, which is 3.4% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $670 - $818.
| Entertainment Cost |
$670 - $818 |
3.4% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$670 - $818 |
3.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $816 - $998. This accounts for roughly 4.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$816 - $998 |
4.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$291 - $355 |
1.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$131 - $161 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$394 - $482 |
2.0% |
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 $719 - $879.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$719 - $879 |
3.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$347 - $425 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$372 - $454 |
1.9% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $629 - $769. This is approximately 3.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$629 - $769 |
3.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$352 - $430 |
1.8% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$135 - $165 |
0.7% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$142 - $174 |
0.7% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $855 - $1,045, which is about 4.3% 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 $505 - $617, which is about 2.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,360 - $1,662 |
6.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$855 - $1,045 |
4.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$505 - $617 |
2.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $2,711 - $3,313 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 13.7% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 125 guests spend between $1,618 - $1,978 on wedding photography, which is about 8.2% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $1,093 - $1,335. This makes up a portion of your (5.5%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$2,711 - $3,313 |
13.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,618 - $1,978 |
8.2% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,093 - $1,335 |
5.5% |
Planner/Consultant
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$783 - $957 |
4.0% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$10,230 - $12,504 |
51.6% |