Average cost of a wedding in Chicago IL with 25 to 50 guests is between $12,135 and $14,831

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average cost of a wedding in Chicago IL? The number of guests is between 25 to 50. The wedding is at a family or friends home. The type of wedding is Casual, DIY, Elegant, Fun, Simple and the wedding color theme is Gold. The estimated cost for this type of wedding is typically between $12,135 and $14,831.

Lives in: Des Plaines IL - Des Plaines IL Wedding Statistics
Planning a wedding in: Chicago IL
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 38 guests with a range of 25 to 50 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $319 - $390 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony and reception will be at the same location
Wedding Location: a family or friends home
Type of wedding: Casual, DIY, Elegant, Fun, Simple
Wedding color theme: Gold
Highest priorities:
  • Attire & Accessories (Wedding Dress, Suit, etc.)
  • Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories $1,472 - $1,800 12.1%
Dress Accessories $169 - $207 1.4%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $79 - $97 0.7%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $181 - $221 1.5%
Wedding Dress $1,043 - $1,275 8.6%
Beauty & Spa $156 - $190 1.3%
Hair Service $63 - $77 0.5%
Makeup Service $51 - $63 0.4%
Manicure & Pedicure $41 - $51 0.3%
Entertainment $1,039 - $1,269 8.6%
DJ/MC $773 - $945 6.4%
Entertainment lighting $266 - $325 2.2%
Flowers & Decorations $648 - $792 5.3%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $161 - $197 1.3%
Wedding Venue Decorations $418 - $510 3.4%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $69 - $85 0.6%
Gifts & Favors $266 - $325 2.2%
Gift/s for Attendants $88 - $108 0.7%
Gift/s for Parents $105 - $129 0.9%
Tips (for all services) $72 - $88 0.6%
Invitations $105 - $129 0.9%
Ceremony Programs $20 - $24 0.2%
Guest Book $9 - $11 0.1%
Invitations & Reply Cards $34 - $42 0.3%
Postage $16 - $20 0.1%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $13 - $15 0.1%
Thank You Cards $14 - $17 0.1%
Jewelry $3,682 - $4,500 30.3%
Bracelet $126 - $154 1.0%
Earrings $109 - $133 0.9%
Engagement Ring $2,426 - $2,965 20.0%
Necklace $144 - $176 1.2%
Wedding ring/band for HER $552 - $674 4.5%
Wedding ring/band for HIM $326 - $398 2.7%
Jewelry Insurance $4/mth - $5/mth Get a Quote
Photography & Video $2,174 - $2,658 17.9%
Photo Booth $339 - $415 2.8%
Prints and/or Enlargements $210 - $256 1.7%
Wedding album/s or photo book/s $363 - $443 3.0%
Wedding Photographer $1,263 - $1,543 10.4%
Venue, Catering & Rentals $2,593 - $3,169 21.4%
Hotel Room for After Reception $302 - $370 2.5%
Limo Rental $468 - $572 3.9%
Wedding Cake/dessert $89 - $109 0.7%
Wedding Venue Accessories $48 - $58 0.4%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $456 - $558 3.8%
Wedding Venue Food Service $892 - $1,090 7.3%
Wedding Venue Rentals $338 - $413 2.8%
Estimated Total Cost: $12,135 - $14,831 100%

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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.