For a wedding with 75 guests in the Chicago, the estimated total cost is around $25,060 - $30,628. 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 is approximately $371. With a guest count of 75, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $25,060 - $30,628.
The average wedding cost in Chicago is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $25,060 - $30,628 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,281 - $1,565. This represents about 5.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,281 - $1,565 |
5.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,281 - $1,565 |
5.1% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $192 - $234. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.8% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$192 - $234 |
0.8% |
|
Hair Service
|
$104 - $128 |
0.4% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$87 - $107 |
0.3% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,529 - $3,091, which is 10.1% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago area is $1,078 - $1,318.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,529 - $3,091 |
10.1% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,078 - $1,318 |
4.3% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$479 - $585 |
1.9% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$972 - $1,188 |
3.9% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 75 guest wedding in Chicago, you should budget approximately $8,316 - $10,164, which is about 33.2% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$8,316 - $10,164 |
33.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$1,169 - $1,429 |
4.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$2,255 - $2,756 |
9.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$4,060 - $4,962 |
16.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$833 - $1,018 |
3.3% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $1,782 - $2,178. This accounts for roughly 7.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$1,782 - $2,178 |
7.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$563 - $688 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$701 - $857 |
2.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$297 - $363 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$221 - $271 |
0.9% |
For wedding favors for 75 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $311 - $381.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$311 - $381 |
1.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$190 - $232 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$122 - $149 |
0.5% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $453 - $553. This is approximately 1.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$453 - $553 |
1.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$77 - $94 |
0.3% |
|
Guest Book
|
$36 - $44 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$113 - $139 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$53 - $65 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$68 - $83 |
0.3% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$52 - $64 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$54 - $66 |
0.2% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $716 - $876, which is about 2.9% 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 $435 - $531, which is about 1.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,311 - $1,603 |
5.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$160 - $196 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$716 - $876 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$435 - $531 |
1.7% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $794 - $970.
| Other Events Cost |
$794 - $970 |
3.2% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$794 - $970 |
3.2% |
On average, couples in Chicago spend between $4,631 - $5,660 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 18.5% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago with 75 guests spend between $2,451 - $2,995 on wedding photography, which is about 9.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago is $1,862 - $2,276. This makes up a portion of your (7.4%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,631 - $5,660 |
18.5% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$318 - $388 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,451 - $2,995 |
9.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,862 - $2,276 |
7.4% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in Chicago is estimated to be $3,461 - $4,230. This service accounts for 13.8% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$3,461 - $4,230 |
13.8% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$3,461 - $4,230 |
13.8% |