For a wedding with 125 guests in the Waukegan IL, the estimated total cost is around $25,592 - $31,279. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
    
   
  
  
  
    
    
      On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Waukegan IL is approximately $227. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $25,592 - $31,279.
    
   
  
  
    
    
      The average wedding cost in Waukegan IL is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $25,592 - $31,279 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
    
   
  
            
                
                
                    In North Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $215 - $263. This represents about 0.8% of your total wedding expenses.
                
             
            
            
                
                
                    The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $232 - $284.
                
             
            
            
                
                
                    In North Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,283 - $1,569. This represents about 5.0% of your total wedding expenses.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Attire & Accessories Cost | $1,828 - $2,234 | 7.1% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Dress Accessories | $215 - $263 | 0.8% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories | $97 - $119 | 0.4% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase | $232 - $284 | 0.9% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding Dress | $1,283 - $1,569 | 5.0% | 
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Waukegan IL is $341 - $417. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
                
             
            
            
                
                
                    In the Waukegan IL area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $3 - $3 per slice.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Bakery Cost | $341 - $417 | 1.3% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding Cake/dessert | $341 - $417 | 1.3% | 
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Waukegan IL is $230 - $281. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.9% of the total budget.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Beauty & Spa Cost | $230 - $281 | 0.9% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Hair Service | $95 - $116 | 0.4% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Makeup Service | $78 - $96 | 0.3% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Manicure & Pedicure | $57 - $69 | 0.2% | 
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,457 - $1,781, which is 5.7% of your total.
            
         
        
            
                
                
                    The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Waukegan IL area is $1,010 - $1,234.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Entertainment Cost | $1,457 - $1,781 | 5.7% | 
              
                  
                      |  | DJ/MC | $1,010 - $1,234 | 3.9% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Entertainment lighting | $447 - $547 | 1.7% | 
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Waukegan IL, you should budget approximately $12,413 - $15,171, which is about 48.5% of your total budget.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Event Venue Cost | $12,413 - $15,171 | 48.5% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding Venue Bar Service | $1,891 - $2,311 | 7.4% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding Venue Food Service | $3,670 - $4,486 | 14.3% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding Venue Location | $5,519 - $6,745 | 21.6% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding Venue Rentals | $1,333 - $1,629 | 5.2% | 
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,298 - $2,808. This accounts for roughly 9.0% of your total expenses.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Flowers & Decorations Cost | $2,298 - $2,808 | 9.0% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Bouquets | $458 - $560 | 1.8% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Boutonnieres, Corsages | $205 - $251 | 0.8% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding Venue Accessories | $334 - $408 | 1.3% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding Venue Decorations | $594 - $726 | 2.3% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements | $431 - $527 | 1.7% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces | $275 - $337 | 1.1% | 
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $526 - $642.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Gifts & Favors Cost | $526 - $642 | 2.1% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Tips (for all services) | $304 - $372 | 1.2% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding Favors | $221 - $271 | 0.9% | 
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $803 - $981. This is approximately 3.1% of your overall budget.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Invitations Cost | $803 - $981 | 3.1% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Ceremony Programs | $135 - $165 | 0.5% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Guest Book | $62 - $76 | 0.2% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Invitations & Reply Cards | $206 - $252 | 0.8% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Postage | $94 - $114 | 0.4% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Save the Date Cards | $121 - $147 | 0.5% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Table Name and Escort/place Cards | $91 - $111 | 0.4% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Thank You Cards | $95 - $116 | 0.4% | 
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $724 - $884, which is about 2.8% 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 $437 - $534, which is about 1.7% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Jewelry Cost | $1,160 - $1,418 | 4.5% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding ring/band for Partner 1 | $724 - $884 | 2.8% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding ring/band for Partner 2 | $437 - $534 | 1.7% | 
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    The average fee for a professional wedding officiant in the Waukegan IL area is $251 - $307. This can vary depending on ceremony customization and travel.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Officiant Cost | $251 - $307 | 1.0% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Officiant | $251 - $307 | 1.0% | 
              
            
           
           
            
                
                
                    For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $733 - $895.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Other Events Cost | $733 - $895 | 2.9% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Rehearsal Dinner | $733 - $895 | 2.9% | 
              
            
           
           
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Other Items Cost | $402 - $492 | 1.6% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Hotel Room for After Reception | $402 - $492 | 1.6% | 
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                On average, couples in Waukegan IL spend between $2,638 - $3,224 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 10.3% of your overall budget.
            
         
        
            
                
                
                    On average, couples in Waukegan IL with 125 guests spend between $2,331 - $2,849 on wedding photography, which is about 9.1% of your total wedding cost.
                
             
            
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Photography & Video Cost | $2,638 - $3,224 | 10.3% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Engagement Session | $307 - $375 | 1.2% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Wedding Photographer | $2,331 - $2,849 | 9.1% | 
              
            
           
           
        
            
            
                For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $513 - $627.
            
         
        
        
          
          
            
              
                  
                      | Transportation Cost | $513 - $627 | 2.0% | 
              
                  
                      |  | Limo Rental | $513 - $627 | 2.0% |