Average cost of a with more than 300 guests is between $88,796 and $108,528

Wedding Cost Summary

What is the average cost of a Its a fall wedding with more than 300 guests. The ceremony is at a church or other place of worship and reception is at a historical building. The type of wedding is Elegant, Experience and the wedding color theme is Greens. The estimated cost for this type of wedding is typically between $88,796 and $108,528.

Lives in: Chicago IL - Chicago IL Wedding Statistics
Season: Fall Wedding
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 400 guests with a range of more than 300 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $222 - $271 to the total amount spent.
The ceremony will be at one location while the reception will be at another
Ceremony Location: a church or other place of worship
Reception Location: a historical building
Type of wedding: Elegant, Experience
Wedding color theme: Greens
Highest priorities:
  • Attire & Accessories (Wedding Dress, Suit, etc.)
  • Beauty, Health & Spa (Hair, Makeup, etc.)
  • Flowers & Decorations
  • Gifts & Favors
  • Jewelry (Rings and Other Jewelry)
  • Photography & Video
  • Planner/Coordinator

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories $2,274 - $2,780 2.6%
Dress Accessories $253 - $309 0.3%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $119 - $145 0.1%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $282 - $344 0.3%
Wedding Dress $1,621 - $1,981 1.8%
Beauty & Spa $236 - $288 0.3%
Hair Service $94 - $114 0.1%
Makeup Service $77 - $95 0.1%
Manicure & Pedicure $65 - $79 0.1%
Entertainment $3,337 - $4,079 3.8%
DJ/MC $882 - $1,078 1.0%
Entertainment lighting $397 - $485 0.4%
Live Band $2,058 - $2,516 2.3%
Flowers & Decorations $5,558 - $6,793 6.3%
Bouquets $438 - $536 0.5%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $198 - $242 0.2%
Wedding Venue Decorations $622 - $760 0.7%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $2,784 - $3,402 3.1%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $1,516 - $1,852 1.7%
Gifts & Favors $2,735 - $3,343 3.1%
Gift/s for Attendants $145 - $177 0.2%
Tips (for all services) $1,945 - $2,377 2.2%
Wedding Favors $645 - $789 0.7%
Invitations $2,869 - $3,507 3.2%
Ceremony Programs $347 - $425 0.4%
Engagement Announcements $306 - $374 0.3%
Guest Book $167 - $205 0.2%
Invitations & Reply Cards $599 - $732 0.7%
Postage $336 - $410 0.4%
Reception Menus $339 - $415 0.4%
Save the Date Cards $306 - $374 0.3%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $226 - $276 0.3%
Thank You Cards $243 - $297 0.3%
Jewelry $7,203 - $8,803 8.1%
Bracelet $217 - $265 0.2%
Earrings $187 - $229 0.2%
Engagement Ring $4,991 - $6,101 5.6%
Wedding ring/band for HER $1,136 - $1,388 1.3%
Wedding ring/band for HIM $671 - $821 0.8%
Jewelry Insurance $4/mth - $10/mth Get a Quote
Photography & Video $5,405 - $6,607 6.1%
Engagement Session $339 - $415 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 $2,289 - $2,797 2.6%
Wedding Videographer $1,546 - $1,890 1.7%
Planner/Consultant $4,052 - $4,952 4.6%
Full Service $4,052 - $4,952 4.6%
Venue, Catering & Rentals $55,127 - $67,377 62.1%
Hotel Room for After Reception $302 - $370 0.3%
Officiant $204 - $250 0.2%
Other Transportation $2,621 - $3,203 3.0%
Rehearsal Dinner $720 - $880 0.8%
Wedding Cake/dessert $1,771 - $2,165 2.0%
Wedding Venue Accessories $842 - $1,029 0.9%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $11,012 - $13,459 12.4%
Wedding Venue Food Service $21,497 - $26,274 24.2%
Wedding Venue Location $8,019 - $9,801 9.0%
Wedding Venue Rentals $8,140 - $9,948 9.2%
Estimated Total Cost: $88,796 - $108,528 100%

NOTE: The average cost of a wedding 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.


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