Average cost of a wedding in Chicago IL with 150 to 200 guests is between $34,130 and $41,714

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average cost of a wedding in Chicago IL? Its a summer wedding with 150 to 200 guests. The wedding is at an event facility. The type of wedding is Formal, Modern, Unique and the wedding color theme is Gold. The estimated cost for this type of wedding is typically between $34,130 and $41,714.

Lives in: Homer Glen IL - Homer Glen IL Wedding Statistics
Planning a wedding in: Chicago IL
Season: Summer Wedding
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 175 guests with a range of 150 to 200 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $195 - $238 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony and reception will be at the same location
Wedding Location: an event facility
Type of wedding: Formal, Modern, Unique
Wedding color theme: Gold
Highest priorities:
  • Attire & Accessories (Wedding Dress, Suit, etc.)
  • Bakery (Wedding Cake/dessert)
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)
  • Event Food Service, Catering, Bar Service
  • Event Location/Venue
  • Event Rentals
  • Flowers & Decorations
  • Invitations
  • Photography & Video
  • Transportation

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories $2,731 - $3,337 8.0%
Dress Accessories $287 - $351 0.8%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $135 - $165 0.4%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $341 - $417 1.0%
Wedding Dress $1,967 - $2,405 5.8%
Beauty & Spa $71 - $87 0.2%
Hair Service $71 - $87 0.2%
Entertainment $1,293 - $1,581 3.8%
DJ/MC $950 - $1,161 2.8%
Entertainment lighting $344 - $420 1.0%
Flowers & Decorations $2,697 - $3,297 7.9%
Bouquets $477 - $583 1.4%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $215 - $263 0.6%
Wedding Venue Decorations $599 - $733 1.8%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $910 - $1,112 2.7%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $496 - $606 1.5%
Gifts & Favors $491 - $600 1.4%
Tips (for all services) $491 - $600 1.4%
Invitations $651 - $795 1.9%
Guest Book $59 - $72 0.2%
Invitations & Reply Cards $211 - $257 0.6%
Postage $109 - $133 0.3%
Save the Date Cards $107 - $131 0.3%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $80 - $98 0.2%
Thank You Cards $86 - $105 0.3%
Photography & Video $4,122 - $5,038 12.1%
Engagement Session $372 - $454 1.1%
Photo Booth $339 - $415 1.0%
Wedding Photographer $2,036 - $2,488 6.0%
Wedding Videographer $1,375 - $1,681 4.0%
Venue, Catering & Rentals $22,074 - $26,980 64.7%
Hotel Room for After Reception $302 - $370 0.9%
Officiant $204 - $250 0.6%
Other Transportation $860 - $1,051 2.5%
Wedding Cake/dessert $641 - $783 1.9%
Wedding Venue Accessories $248 - $304 0.7%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $3,672 - $4,488 10.8%
Wedding Venue Food Service $7,169 - $8,762 21.0%
Wedding Venue Location $6,264 - $7,656 18.4%
Wedding Venue Rentals $2,714 - $3,318 8.0%
Estimated Total Cost: $34,130 - $41,714 100%

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NOTE: The average cost of a wedding in Chicago IL is based on the answers to your questions and spending of other couples getting married, not vendor prices. This typically includes purchases of both new and used items. This typically includes purchases of services from professionals, someone that simply provides the service, or a hired family member or friend. Every wedding is different, and the amount couples spend can vary widely.