For a wedding with 125 guests in the Chicago IL, the estimated total cost is around $36,315 - $44,385. 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 $323. With a guest count of 125, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $36,315 - $44,385.
The average wedding cost in Chicago IL is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $36,315 - $44,385 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Libertyville IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $307 - $375. 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 $386 - $472.
In Libertyville IL, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $2,227 - $2,721. This represents about 6.1% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$3,063 - $3,743 |
8.4% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$307 - $375 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$143 - $175 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$386 - $472 |
1.1% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$2,227 - $2,721 |
6.1% |
Beauty & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Libertyville IL is $234 - $286. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.6% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$234 - $286 |
0.6% |
|
Hair Service
|
$93 - $113 |
0.3% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$77 - $94 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$65 - $79 |
0.2% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,180 - $1,442, which is 3.2% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Chicago IL area is $871 - $1,065.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,180 - $1,442 |
3.2% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$871 - $1,065 |
2.4% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$309 - $377 |
0.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $2,085 - $2,549. This accounts for roughly 5.7% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$2,085 - $2,549 |
5.7% |
|
Bouquets
|
$477 - $583 |
1.3% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$216 - $264 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$568 - $694 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$534 - $652 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$291 - $355 |
0.8% |
Gifts & Favors
For wedding favors for 125 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $567 - $693.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$567 - $693 |
1.6% |
|
Gift/s for Attendants
|
$111 - $135 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$273 - $333 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Favors
|
$184 - $224 |
0.5% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $449 - $549. This is approximately 1.2% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$449 - $549 |
1.2% |
|
Guest Book
|
$48 - $58 |
0.1% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$173 - $211 |
0.5% |
|
Postage
|
$71 - $87 |
0.2% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$87 - $107 |
0.2% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$70 - $86 |
0.2% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for HER) is estimated at $1,388 - $1,696, which is about 3.8% 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 HIM) is estimated at $818 - $1,000, which is about 2.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$8,962 - $10,954 |
24.7% |
|
Bracelet
|
$218 - $266 |
0.6% |
|
Earrings
|
$189 - $231 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,100 - $7,456 |
16.8% |
|
Necklace
|
$249 - $305 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HER
|
$1,388 - $1,696 |
3.8% |
|
Wedding ring/band for HIM
|
$818 - $1,000 |
2.3% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Libertyville IL spend between $4,035 - $4,931 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Chicago IL with 125 guests spend between $1,868 - $2,284 on wedding photography, which is about 5.1% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Chicago IL is $1,262 - $1,542. This makes up a portion of your (3.5%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,035 - $4,931 |
11.1% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$339 - $415 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$565 - $691 |
1.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$1,868 - $2,284 |
5.1% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,262 - $1,542 |
3.5% |
Planner/Consultant
The cost for a Month of Direction in Chicago IL is estimated to be $995 - $1,216. This service accounts for 2.7% of your total budget.
| Planner/Consultant Cost |
$1,899 - $2,321 |
5.2% |
|
A La Carte Services
|
$905 - $1,106 |
2.5% |
|
Month of Direction
|
$995 - $1,216 |
2.7% |
Venue, Catering & Rentals
| Venue, Catering & Rentals Cost |
$13,841 - $16,917 |
38.1% |