What is the average wedding cost in Chicago IL? The number of guests is between 200 to 300. The ceremony is at a church or other place of worship and reception is at an event facility. The type of wedding is Elegant, Traditional and the wedding color theme is Ivory. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $45,014 and $55,018.
| Overall Budget Summary: $45,014 - $55,018 |
| Lives in: Chicago IL |
| Planning a wedding in: Chicago IL |
| How many guests: This estimate is based on having 250 guests with a range of 200 to 300 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $180 - $220 to the total amount spent. |
| The ceremony will be at one location while the reception will be at another |
| Ceremony Location: a church or other place of worship |
| Reception Location: an event facility |
| Type of wedding: Elegant, Traditional |
| Wedding color theme: Ivory |
Highest priorities:
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| Category > Item | Estimated Cost | % of Total | |
| Attire & Accessories Cost | $2,609 - $3,189 | 5.8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dress Accessories | $279 - $341 | 0.6% | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories | $131 - $161 | 0.3% | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase | $325 - $397 | 0.7% | |
| Wedding Dress | $1,874 - $2,290 | 4.2% | |
| Entertainment Cost | $2,285 - $2,793 | 5.1% | |
| Live Band | $2,285 - $2,793 | 5.1% | |
| Flowers & Decorations Cost | $3,443 - $4,209 | 7.6% | |
| Bouquets | $473 - $578 | 1.0% | |
| Boutonnieres, Corsages | $213 - $261 | 0.5% | |
| Wedding Venue Decorations | $608 - $744 | 1.4% | |
| Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements | $1,391 - $1,701 | 3.1% | |
| Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces | $758 - $926 | 1.7% | |
| Gifts & Favors Cost | $1,051 - $1,285 | 2.3% | |
| Tips (for all services) | $779 - $953 | 1.7% | |
| Wedding Favors | $272 - $332 | 0.6% | |
| Invitations Cost | $731 - $893 | 1.6% | |
| Guest Book | $77 - $94 | 0.2% | |
| Invitations & Reply Cards | $275 - $337 | 0.6% | |
| Postage | $127 - $155 | 0.3% | |
| Save the Date Cards | $140 - $172 | 0.3% | |
| Thank You Cards | $112 - $136 | 0.2% | |
| Photography & Video Cost | $3,520 - $4,302 | 7.8% | |
| Wedding Photographer | $2,101 - $2,567 | 4.7% | |
| Wedding Videographer | $1,419 - $1,735 | 3.2% | |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost | $31,375 - $38,347 | 69.7% | |
| Limo Rental | $468 - $572 | 1.0% | |
| Officiant | $204 - $250 | 0.5% | |
| Other Transportation | $1,064 - $1,300 | 2.4% | |
| Wedding Cake/dessert | $862 - $1,054 | 1.9% | |
| Wedding Venue Accessories | $389 - $475 | 0.9% | |
| Wedding Venue Bar Service | $5,740 - $7,016 | 12.8% | |
| Wedding Venue Food Service | $11,205 - $13,695 | 24.9% | |
| Wedding Venue Location | $7,798 - $9,530 | 17.3% | |
| Wedding Venue Rentals | $3,645 - $4,455 | 8.1% | |
| Estimated Total Cost: | $45,014 - $55,018 | 100% | |