Average cost of a wedding in Chicago IL with 200 to 300 guests is between $44,846 and $54,812.

Wedding Cost Summary

How much does it cost for a wedding in Chicago IL with 200 to 300 guests? The type of wedding is Elegant, Experience, Formal, Other, Romantic, Traditional, Unique, Vintage. The wedding color theme is Reds. The typical wedding cost for a wedding of this type is between $44,846 and $54,812.

Lives in: Chicago IL
Season: Spring Wedding
Getting married in: Chicago IL
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 $179 - $219 to the total amount spent.
Words that describe this wedding: Elegant, Experience, Formal, Other, Romantic, Traditional, Unique, Vintage
Primary color theme: Reds

 

Wedding Cost by Category and Item

Category > Item Estimated Cost % of Total
Attire & Accessories $1,464 - $1,790 3.3%
Dress Accessories $177 - $217 0.4%
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories $85 - $103 0.2%
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase $178 - $218 0.4%
Wedding Dress $1,024 - $1,252 2.3%
Beauty & Spa $234 - $286 0.5%
Hair Service $93 - $113 0.2%
Makeup Service $77 - $94 0.2%
Manicure & Pedicure $65 - $79 0.1%
Entertainment $3,294 - $4,026 7.3%
DJ/MC $988 - $1,208 2.2%
Live Band $2,306 - $2,818 5.1%
Flowers & Decorations $3,380 - $4,131 7.5%
Bouquets $453 - $553 1.0%
Boutonnieres, Corsages $204 - $250 0.5%
Wedding Venue Decorations $599 - $733 1.3%
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements $1,374 - $1,680 3.1%
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces $749 - $915 1.7%
Gifts & Favors $885 - $1,081 2.0%
Gift/s for Parents $99 - $121 0.2%
Tips (for all services) $786 - $960 1.8%
Invitations $1,113 - $1,361 2.5%
Guest Book $100 - $122 0.2%
Invitations & Reply Cards $360 - $440 0.8%
Postage $188 - $230 0.4%
Save the Date Cards $183 - $223 0.4%
Table Name and Escort/place Cards $137 - $167 0.3%
Thank You Cards $146 - $178 0.3%
Jewelry $4,361 - $5,330 9.7%
Bracelet $149 - $182 0.3%
Earrings $129 - $157 0.3%
Engagement Ring $2,872 - $3,510 6.4%
Necklace $170 - $208 0.4%
Wedding ring/band for HER $654 - $800 1.5%
Wedding ring/band for HIM $387 - $473 0.9%
Photography & Video $4,989 - $6,097 11.1%
Digital or Photo cd/dvd $253 - $309 0.6%
Engagement Session $293 - $358 0.7%
Prints and/or Enlargements $327 - $399 0.7%
Wedding album/s or photo book/s $565 - $691 1.3%
Wedding Photographer $2,120 - $2,591 4.7%
Wedding Videographer $1,432 - $1,750 3.2%
Venue, Catering & Rentals $25,127 - $30,711 56.0%
Limo Rental $468 - $572 1.0%
Officiant $204 - $250 0.5%
Wedding Cake/dessert $968 - $1,183 2.2%
Wedding Venue Accessories $485 - $593 1.1%
Wedding Venue Food Service $11,282 - $13,789 25.2%
Wedding Venue Location $8,047 - $9,835 17.9%
Wedding Venue Rentals $3,674 - $4,490 8.2%
Estimated Total Cost: $44,846 - $54,812 100%