For a wedding with 400 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $90,867 - $111,059. 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 $252. With a guest count of 400, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $90,867 - $111,059.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $90,867 - $111,059 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Saint Louis MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $248 - $303. This represents about 0.3% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $266 - $326.
In Saint Louis MO, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $1,535 - $1,876. This represents about 1.7% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$2,165 - $2,647 |
2.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$248 - $303 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$117 - $143 |
0.1% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$266 - $326 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$1,535 - $1,876 |
1.7% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Saint Louis MO is $93 - $113. 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 |
$93 - $113 |
0.1% |
|
Hair Service
|
$93 - $113 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $3,933 - $4,807, which is 4.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $1,061 - $1,297.
For a live band, couples in Chicago IL typically budget around $2,477 - $3,027 which is 2.7% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$3,933 - $4,807 |
4.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,061 - $1,297 |
1.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$395 - $483 |
0.4% |
|
Live Band
|
$2,477 - $3,027 |
2.7% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,648 - $6,904. This accounts for roughly 6.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,648 - $6,904 |
6.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$451 - $551 |
0.5% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$204 - $250 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$635 - $777 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$2,822 - $3,449 |
3.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$1,536 - $1,878 |
1.7% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 400 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $2,741 - $3,350.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$2,741 - $3,350 |
3.0% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$146 - $178 |
0.2% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$1,939 - $2,369 |
2.1% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$656 - $802 |
0.7% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,529 - $3,091. This is approximately 2.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,529 - $3,091 |
2.8% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$350 - $428 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$190 - $232 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$691 - $845 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$408 - $498 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$350 - $428 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$260 - $318 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$280 - $342 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $948 - $1,158, which is about 1.0% 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 $560 - $684, which is about 0.6% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$6,231 - $7,615 |
6.9% |
|
Bracelet
|
$187 - $229 |
0.2% |
|
Earrings
|
$163 - $199 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$4,159 - $5,083 |
4.6% |
|
Necklace
|
$214 - $262 |
0.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$948 - $1,158 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$560 - $684 |
0.6% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Saint Louis MO spend between $5,633 - $6,885 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 6.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 400 guests spend between $2,277 - $2,783 on wedding photography, which is about 2.5% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $1,538 - $1,880. This makes up a portion of your (1.7%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$5,633 - $6,885 |
6.2% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$253 - $309 |
0.3% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$334 - $408 |
0.4% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$339 - $415 |
0.4% |
|
Prints and/or Enlargements
|
$327 - $399 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$565 - $691 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,277 - $2,783 |
2.5% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,538 - $1,880 |
1.7% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$61,894 - $75,648 |
68.1% |