For a wedding with 175 guests in the United States, the estimated total cost is around $30,452 - $37,219. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in United States is approximately $193. With a guest count of 175, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $30,452 - $37,219.
The average wedding cost in United States is currently trending similar than the national average. The estimated budget of $30,452 - $37,219 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $215 - $263. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $204 - $250.
In Chicago IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,178 - $1,440. This represents about 3.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$1,698 - $2,076 |
5.6% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$215 - $263 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$101 - $123 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$204 - $250 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,178 - $1,440 |
3.9% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Chicago IL is $150 - $184. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.5% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$150 - $184 |
0.5% |
|
Hair Service
|
$60 - $74 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$50 - $61 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$41 - $50 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $873 - $1,067, which is 2.9% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $602 - $736.
| Entertainment Cost |
$873 - $1,067 |
2.9% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$602 - $736 |
2.0% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$271 - $331 |
0.9% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,026 - $2,476. This accounts for roughly 6.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,026 - $2,476 |
6.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$315 - $385 |
1.0% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$142 - $174 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$385 - $471 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$766 - $936 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$418 - $510 |
1.4% |
For wedding favors for 175 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $473 - $579.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$473 - $579 |
1.6% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$473 - $579 |
1.6% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $690 - $844, which is about 2.3% 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 $407 - $497, which is about 1.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$1,413 - $1,727 |
4.6% |
|
Earrings
|
$136 - $166 |
0.4% |
|
Necklace
|
$180 - $220 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$690 - $844 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$407 - $497 |
1.3% |
On average, couples in Chicago IL spend between $3,528 - $4,312 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 $1,473 - $1,801 on wedding photography, which is about 4.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $995 - $1,216. This makes up a portion of your (3.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$3,528 - $4,312 |
11.6% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$341 - $417 |
1.1% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$264 - $322 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$455 - $557 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,473 - $1,801 |
4.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$995 - $1,216 |
3.3% |
The cost for a Full Service in Chicago IL is estimated to be $2,202 - $2,692. This service accounts for 7.2% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$2,202 - $2,692 |
7.2% |
|
Full Service
|
$2,202 - $2,692 |
7.2% |
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$18,087 - $22,107 |
59.4% |