For a wedding with 400 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $100,913 - $123,339. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Chicago IL is approximately $280. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $100,913 - $123,339.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $100,913 - $123,339 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Homewood IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $308 - $376. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $331 - $405.
In Homewood IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,813 - $2,215. This represents about 1.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,595 - $3,171 |
2.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$308 - $376 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$143 - $175 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$331 - $405 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,813 - $2,215 |
1.8% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 400 guests in Chicago IL is $1,976 - $2,415. 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 $5 - $6 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,976 - $2,415 |
2.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,976 - $2,415 |
2.0% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $247 - $301. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.2% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$247 - $301 |
0.2% |
|
Hair Service
|
$104 - $127 |
0.1% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$86 - $106 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$57 - $69 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,875 - $2,291, which is 1.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $1,299 - $1,587.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,875 - $2,291 |
1.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,299 - $1,587 |
1.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$576 - $704 |
0.6% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 400 guest wedding in Chicago IL, you should budget approximately $56,651 - $69,241, which is about 56.1% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$56,651 - $69,241 |
56.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$11,144 - $13,620 |
11.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$21,481 - $26,255 |
21.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$16,095 - $19,671 |
15.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$7,932 - $9,694 |
7.9% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $6,926 - $8,465. This accounts for roughly 6.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$6,926 - $8,465 |
6.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$534 - $652 |
0.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$242 - $296 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$1,308 - $1,598 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$779 - $952 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,480 - $3,031 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,584 - $1,936 |
1.6% |
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $2,950 - $3,606.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,950 - $3,606 |
2.9% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$111 - $135 |
0.1% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$149 - $182 |
0.1% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,808 - $2,210 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$883 - $1,079 |
0.9% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,855 - $4,711. This is approximately 3.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,855 - $4,711 |
3.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$553 - $675 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$492 - $602 |
0.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$259 - $317 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$823 - $1,005 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$470 - $574 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$492 - $602 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$375 - $459 |
0.4% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$391 - $477 |
0.4% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,009 - $1,233, which is about 1.0% 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 $612 - $748, which is about 0.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,738 - $8,236 |
6.7% |
|
Bracelet
|
$226 - $276 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$225 - $275 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,379 - $5,352 |
4.3% |
|
Necklace
|
$288 - $352 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,009 - $1,233 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$612 - $748 |
0.6% |
The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Chicago IL area is $251 - $307. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
| Officiant Cost |
$251 - $307 |
0.2% |
|
Officiant
|
$251 - $307 |
0.2% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $956 - $1,168.
| Other Events Cost |
$956 - $1,168 |
0.9% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$956 - $1,168 |
0.9% |
| Other Items Cost |
$401 - $491 |
0.4% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$401 - $491 |
0.4% |
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $7,102 - $8,680 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.0% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 400 guests spend between $2,952 - $3,608 on wedding photography, which is about 2.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $2,243 - $2,741. This makes up a portion of your (2.2%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$7,102 - $8,680 |
7.0% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$284 - $348 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$354 - $432 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$415 - $507 |
0.4% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$311 - $380 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$544 - $664 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,952 - $3,608 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,243 - $2,741 |
2.2% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Chicago IL is estimated to be $4,168 - $5,094. This service accounts for 4.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$4,168 - $5,094 |
4.1% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$4,168 - $5,094 |
4.1% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $4,224 - $5,162.
| Transportation Cost |
$4,224 - $5,162 |
4.2% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$512 - $626 |
0.5% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$3,712 - $4,536 |
3.7% |