What is the average wedding cost in Chicago IL? Its a fall wedding in 2027 with 200 to 300 guests. The ceremony is at a church or other place of worship and reception is at a historical building. The type of wedding is Formal, Romantic, Vintage and the wedding color theme is Reds. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $67,613 and $82,638.
| Overall Budget Summary: $67,613 - $82,638 |
| Lives in: Chicago IL |
| Planning a wedding in: Chicago IL |
| Season: Fall Wedding in 2027 |
| 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 $270 - $331 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: a historical building |
| Type of wedding: Formal, Romantic, Vintage |
| Wedding color theme: Reds |
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| Category > Item | Estimated Cost | % of Total | |
| Attire & Accessories Cost | $4,167 - $5,093 | 6.2% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dress Accessories | $494 - $604 | 0.7% | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories | $229 - $279 | 0.3% | |
| Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase | $532 - $650 | 0.8% | |
| Wedding Dress | $2,912 - $3,560 | 4.3% | |
| Bakery Cost | $1,046 - $1,278 | 1.5% | |
| Wedding Cake/dessert | $1,046 - $1,278 | 1.5% | |
| Beauty & Spa Cost | $206 - $252 | 0.3% | |
| Hair Service | $113 - $138 | 0.2% | |
| Makeup Service | $94 - $114 | 0.1% | |
| Entertainment Cost | $4,426 - $5,410 | 6.5% | |
| Entertainment lighting | $617 - $755 | 0.9% | |
| Live Band | $3,809 - $4,655 | 5.6% | |
| Event Venue Cost | $35,031 - $42,815 | 51.8% | |
| Wedding Venue Bar Service | $5,765 - $7,047 | 8.5% | |
| Wedding Venue Food Service | $11,113 - $13,583 | 16.4% | |
| Wedding Venue Location | $14,049 - $17,171 | 20.8% | |
| Wedding Venue Rentals | $4,103 - $5,015 | 6.1% | |
| Flowers & Decorations Cost | $4,517 - $5,521 | 6.7% | |
| Bouquets | $561 - $685 | 0.8% | |
| Boutonnieres, Corsages | $255 - $311 | 0.4% | |
| Wedding Venue Accessories | $734 - $898 | 1.1% | |
| Wedding Venue Decorations | $816 - $998 | 1.2% | |
| Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements | $1,312 - $1,604 | 1.9% | |
| Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces | $839 - $1,025 | 1.2% | |
| Gifts & Favors Cost | $1,602 - $1,958 | 2.4% | |
| Gift/s for Parents | $171 - $209 | 0.3% | |
| Tips (for all services) | $935 - $1,143 | 1.4% | |
| Wedding Favors | $496 - $606 | 0.7% | |
| Invitations Cost | $1,817 - $2,221 | 2.7% | |
| Ceremony Programs | $311 - $380 | 0.5% | |
| Guest Book | $145 - $177 | 0.2% | |
| Invitations & Reply Cards | $463 - $565 | 0.7% | |
| Postage | $194 - $237 | 0.3% | |
| Save the Date Cards | $275 - $337 | 0.4% | |
| Table Name and Escort/place Cards | $212 - $259 | 0.3% | |
| Thank You Cards | $219 - $267 | 0.3% | |
| Jewelry Cost | $9,554 - $11,678 | 14.1% | |
| Engagement Ring | $6,974 - $8,524 | 10.3% | |
| Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 | $1,607 - $1,964 | 2.4% | |
| Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 | $974 - $1,190 | 1.4% | |
| Officiant Cost | $251 - $307 | 0.4% | |
| Officiant | $251 - $307 | 0.4% | |
| Other Events Cost | $1,024 - $1,252 | 1.5% | |
| Rehearsal Dinner | $1,024 - $1,252 | 1.5% | |
| Other Items Cost | $401 - $491 | 0.6% | |
| Hotel Room for After Reception | $401 - $491 | 0.6% | |
| Photography & Video Cost | $3,569 - $4,363 | 5.3% | |
| Engagement Session | $406 - $496 | 0.6% | |
| Wedding Photographer | $3,164 - $3,867 | 4.7% | |
| Estimated Total Cost: | $67,613 - $82,638 | 100% | |