Average cost of a wedding in Chicago with 50 to 100 guests is between $41,993 and $51,325.

Wedding Cost Summary

How much does it cost for a wedding in Chicago with 50 to 100 guests? The type of wedding is Elegant, Modern, Romantic. The wedding color theme is Champagne. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $41,993 and $51,325.

Lives in: Chicago IL
Season: Summer Wedding
Getting married in: Chicago
How many guests: This estimate is based on having 75 guests with a range of 50 to 100 guests. Adding a single guest will likely add $560 - $684 to the total amount spent.
Words that describe this wedding: Elegant, Modern, Romantic
Primary color theme: Champagne

 

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories $3,457 - $4,225 8.2%
Dress Accessories $348 - $426 0.8%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $142 - $174 0.3%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $456 - $558 1.1%
Wedding Dress $2,510 - $3,068 6.0%
Bakery $247 - $301 0.6%
Wedding Cake/dessert $247 - $301 0.6%
Beauty & Spa $238 - $290 0.6%
Hair Service $98 - $120 0.2%
Makeup Service $84 - $102 0.2%
Manicure & Pedicure $56 - $68 0.1%
Entertainment $4,500 - $5,500 10.7%
Entertainment lighting $570 - $696 1.4%
Live Band $3,930 - $4,804 9.4%
Event Venue $10,181 - $12,443 24.2%
Wedding Venue Bar Service $1,341 - $1,639 3.2%
Wedding Venue Food Service $2,603 - $3,181 6.2%
Wedding Venue Location $5,387 - $6,585 12.8%
Wedding Venue Rentals $850 - $1,038 2.0%
Flowers & Decorations $2,120 - $2,591 5.0%
Bouquets $590 - $721 1.4%
Wedding Venue Accessories $171 - $209 0.4%
Wedding Venue Decorations $815 - $997 1.9%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $318 - $388 0.8%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $226 - $276 0.5%
Gifts & Favors $203 - $249 0.5%
Tips (for all services) $203 - $249 0.5%
Invitations $339 - $415 0.8%
Guest Book $31 - $37 0.1%
Invitations & Reply Cards $100 - $122 0.2%
Postage $31 - $37 0.1%
Reception Menus $77 - $94 0.2%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $50 - $62 0.1%
Thank You Cards $51 - $63 0.1%
Jewelry $6,813 - $8,327 16.2%
Engagement Ring $4,997 - $6,107 11.9%
Wedding ring/band for HER $1,134 - $1,386 2.7%
Wedding ring/band for HIM $682 - $834 1.6%
Officiant $244 - $298 0.6%
Officiant $244 - $298 0.6%
Other Events $941 - $1,150 2.2%
Rehearsal Dinner $941 - $1,150 2.2%
Photography & Video $3,601 - $4,401 8.6%
Digital or Photo cd/dvd $255 - $311 0.6%
Engagement Session $322 - $394 0.8%
Prints and/or Enlargements $267 - $327 0.6%
Wedding Photographer $2,757 - $3,369 6.6%
Planner/Coordinator $8,755 - $10,701 20.8%
Hourly Services $2,755 - $3,367 6.6%
Wedding Coordinator $2,201 - $2,690 5.2%
Wedding Planner $3,800 - $4,644 9.0%
Transportation $356 - $435 0.8%
Other Transportation $356 - $435 0.8%
Estimated Total Cost: $41,993 - $51,325 100%