Average cost of a wedding in Chicago IL with 200 to 300 guests is between $44,610 and $54,524

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average cost of a wedding in Chicago IL? Its a spring wedding with 200 to 300 guests. The type of wedding is Elegant, Fun, Modern, Romantic and the wedding color theme is Purples. The estimated cost for this type of wedding is typically between $44,610 and $54,524.

Lives in: Chicago IL - Chicago IL Wedding Statistics
Planning a wedding in: Chicago IL
Season: Spring Wedding
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 250 guests with a range of 200 to 300 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $178 - $218 to the total amount spent.
Type of wedding: Elegant, Fun, Modern, Romantic
Wedding color theme: Purples

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Wedding Cost by Category

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Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories $2,124 - $2,596 4.8%
Dress Accessories $268 - $328 0.6%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $126 - $154 0.3%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $256 - $312 0.6%
Wedding Dress $1,474 - $1,802 3.3%
Beauty & Spa $111 - $135 0.2%
Hair Service $69 - $85 0.2%
Manicure & Pedicure $41 - $51 0.1%
Entertainment $958 - $1,170 2.1%
DJ/MC $958 - $1,170 2.1%
Flowers & Decorations $3,266 - $3,992 7.3%
Bouquets $440 - $538 1.0%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $199 - $243 0.4%
Wedding Venue Decorations $574 - $702 1.3%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $1,329 - $1,625 3.0%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $724 - $884 1.6%
Gifts & Favors $1,207 - $1,475 2.7%
Tips (for all services) $892 - $1,090 2.0%
Wedding Favors $315 - $385 0.7%
Invitations $1,341 - $1,639 3.0%
Engagement Announcements $163 - $199 0.4%
Guest Book $90 - $110 0.2%
Invitations & Reply Cards $319 - $389 0.7%
Postage $177 - $217 0.4%
Reception Menus $179 - $219 0.4%
Save the Date Cards $163 - $199 0.4%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $121 - $147 0.3%
Thank You Cards $130 - $158 0.3%
Photography & Video $4,956 - $6,058 11.1%
Digital or Photo cd/dvd $253 - $309 0.6%
Engagement Session $369 - $451 0.8%
Prints and/or Enlargements $327 - $399 0.7%
Wedding album/s or photo book/s $565 - $691 1.3%
Wedding Photographer $2,055 - $2,511 4.6%
Wedding Videographer $1,388 - $1,696 3.1%
Venue, Catering & Rentals $30,648 - $37,458 68.7%
Limo Rental $468 - $572 1.0%
Officiant $204 - $250 0.5%
Rehearsal Dinner $631 - $771 1.4%
Wedding Cake/dessert $936 - $1,144 2.1%
Wedding Venue Accessories $382 - $466 0.9%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $5,645 - $6,899 12.7%
Wedding Venue Food Service $11,021 - $13,470 24.7%
Wedding Venue Location $7,787 - $9,517 17.5%
Wedding Venue Rentals $3,575 - $4,369 8.0%
Estimated Total Cost: $44,610 - $54,524 100%

Wedding Vendor List

Photography & Video
TWA Photographic Artists

801 S Wells St., Chicago IL 60607

The best part about what we do are the stories we get to tell. As Chicago area wedding photographers for over twenty years now, we’ve seen and captured just about every incarnation of true love imaginable—and yet, no two stories have ever been the same. That’s why we approach your special day as a unique journey we take together.

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Jewelry
Emblem

We're a family-owned and operated business that has proudly manufactured custom rings in our Utah workshop for over 20 years. Our passion is collaborating with you to design a ring that is perfect for your love story - down to every last detail. Customize his band online using our Ring Designer or browse our Bridal Collection to find her dream wedding band.

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Attire & Accessories
Justin Alexander

We have a history of creating a love that lasts. Our company has been in the bridal industry for over 75 years and each collection of wedding dresses is as diverse as the brides who wear them - timeless and classic, modern and on-trend, free-spirited and adventurous, romantic and elegant, and trendy and fun. Endless possibilities await - explore our brands, find "The One" and locate a store near you!

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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.