What is the average wedding cost in Chicago IL? Its a fall wedding in 2026 with 200 to 300 guests. The wedding is at an event facility. The type of wedding is Elegant, Fun, Traditional and the wedding color theme is White. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $18,733 and $22,895.
| Overall Budget Summary: $18,733 - $22,895 |
| Lives in: Evanston IL |
| Planning a wedding in: Chicago IL |
| Season: Fall Wedding in 2026 |
| 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 $75 - $92 to the total amount spent. |
| The ceremony and reception will be at the same location |
| Wedding Location: an event facility |
| Type of wedding: Elegant, Fun, Traditional |
| Wedding color theme: White |
Highest priorities:
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| Category > Item | Estimated Cost | % of Total | |
| Bakery Cost | $1,013 - $1,238 | 5.4% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedding Cake/dessert | $1,013 - $1,238 | 5.4% | |
| Entertainment Cost | $1,807 - $2,209 | 9.6% | |
| DJ/MC | $1,252 - $1,530 | 6.7% | |
| Entertainment lighting | $555 - $679 | 3.0% | |
| Event Venue Cost | $15,662 - $19,142 | 83.6% | |
| Wedding Venue Bar Service | $5,350 - $6,538 | 28.6% | |
| Wedding Venue Food Service | $10,312 - $12,604 | 55.0% | |
| Officiant Cost | $251 - $307 | 1.3% | |
| Officiant | $251 - $307 | 1.3% | |
| Estimated Total Cost: | $18,733 - $22,895 | 100% | |