For a wedding with 125 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $40,156 - $49,080. 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 IL is approximately $357. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $40,156 - $49,080.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $40,156 - $49,080 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 $517 - $631. This represents about 1.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $534 - $652.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,936 - $3,588. This represents about 7.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$4,227 - $5,167 |
10.5% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$517 - $631 |
1.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$241 - $295 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$534 - $652 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,936 - $3,588 |
7.3% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Chicago IL is $442 - $540. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Chicago IL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$442 - $540 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$442 - $540 |
1.1% |
Event Venue & Services
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 IL, you should budget approximately $13,537 - $16,545, which is about 33.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$13,537 - $16,545 |
33.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,420 - $2,958 |
6.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,630 - $5,658 |
11.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$4,813 - $5,883 |
12.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,674 - $2,046 |
4.2% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,475 - $4,247. This accounts for roughly 8.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,475 - $4,247 |
8.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$561 - $685 |
1.4% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$257 - $315 |
0.6% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$960 - $1,174 |
2.4% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$744 - $910 |
1.9% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$952 - $1,164 |
2.4% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,094 - $1,338. This is approximately 2.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,094 - $1,338 |
2.7% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$140 - $171 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$125 - $153 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$64 - $78 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$219 - $267 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$94 - $114 |
0.2% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$136 - $166 |
0.3% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$123 - $151 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$95 - $117 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$99 - $121 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,541 - $1,883, which is about 3.8% 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 $972 - $1,188, which is about 2.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$7,477 - $9,139 |
18.6% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,964 - $6,068 |
12.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,541 - $1,883 |
3.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$972 - $1,188 |
2.4% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $6,556 - $8,012 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 16.3% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 125 guests spend between $2,764 - $3,378 on wedding photography, which is about 6.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $2,111 - $2,580. That's about 5.3% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,556 - $8,012 |
16.3% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$296 - $362 |
0.7% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$456 - $558 |
1.1% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$331 - $405 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$598 - $730 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,764 - $3,378 |
6.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,111 - $2,580 |
5.3% |
