For a wedding with 125 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $24,625 - $30,097. 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 $219. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $24,625 - $30,097.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending lower than the national average. The estimated budget of $24,625 - $30,097 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 125 guests in Chicago IL is $432 - $528. 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 $3 - $4 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$432 - $528 |
1.8% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$432 - $528 |
1.8% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,772 - $2,166, which is 7.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $1,228 - $1,500.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,772 - $2,166 |
7.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,228 - $1,500 |
5.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$545 - $666 |
2.2% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 125 guest wedding in Chicago IL, you should budget approximately $14,704 - $17,972, which is about 59.7% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$14,704 - $17,972 |
59.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$2,313 - $2,827 |
9.4% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$4,460 - $5,451 |
18.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$6,286 - $7,682 |
25.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$1,646 - $2,012 |
6.7% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,519 - $3,079. This accounts for roughly 10.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,519 - $3,079 |
10.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$541 - $661 |
2.2% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$303 - $371 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$734 - $897 |
3.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$543 - $663 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$399 - $487 |
1.6% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $286 - $350. This is approximately 1.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$286 - $350 |
1.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$112 - $136 |
0.5% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$86 - $105 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$89 - $109 |
0.4% |
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $4,911 - $6,003 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 19.9% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 125 guests spend between $2,791 - $3,411 on wedding photography, which is about 11.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $2,120 - $2,592. This makes up a portion of your (8.6%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,911 - $6,003 |
19.9% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,791 - $3,411 |
11.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,120 - $2,592 |
8.6% |