For a wedding with 175 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $32,381 - $39,577. 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 $206. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $32,381 - $39,577.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $32,381 - $39,577 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $149 - $183. This represents about 0.5% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $141 - $173.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $817 - $999. This represents about 2.5% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,178 - $1,440 |
3.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$149 - $183 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$70 - $86 |
0.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$141 - $173 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$817 - $999 |
2.5% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $41 - $51. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.1% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$41 - $51 |
0.1% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$41 - $51 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,080 - $2,542, which is 6.4% of your total.
For a live band, couples in Chicago IL typically budget around $2,080 - $2,542 which is 6.4% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,080 - $2,542 |
6.4% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,080 - $2,542 |
6.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,307 - $2,819. This accounts for roughly 7.1% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,307 - $2,819 |
7.1% |
|
Bouquets
|
$421 - $515 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$191 - $233 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$541 - $661 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$747 - $913 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$407 - $497 |
1.3% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $752 - $919.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$752 - $919 |
2.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$413 - $505 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$338 - $414 |
1.0% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $877 - $1,071. This is approximately 2.7% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$877 - $1,071 |
2.7% |
|
Guest Book
|
$89 - $109 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$322 - $394 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$172 - $210 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$162 - $198 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$131 - $161 |
0.4% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $537 - $657, which is about 1.7% 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 HIM) is estimated at $318 - $388, which is about 1.0% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,103 - $1,348 |
3.4% |
|
Earrings
|
$107 - $131 |
0.3% |
|
Necklace
|
$140 - $172 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$537 - $657 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$318 - $388 |
1.0% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $3,768 - $4,606 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 175 guests spend between $1,912 - $2,336 on wedding photography, which is about 5.9% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $1,292 - $1,579. This makes up a portion of your (4.0%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,768 - $4,606 |
11.6% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$565 - $691 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,912 - $2,336 |
5.9% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,292 - $1,579 |
4.0% |
Planner/Consultant
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$799 - $977 |
2.5% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$19,477 - $23,805 |
60.1% |