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Average Wedding Costs in The Chicago Metro Area

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*Last updated with 2019 stats*

The average wedding costs cited will vary from source to source, but according to The Wedding Report, today’s average wedding costs over $24k. On average, US couples spend $24,675 for their wedding.

In Illinois, the average was higher…$25,059. (This ranked Illinois at 23 out of all the States.) While up compared to 2018, over the past 5 years, IL spend only ranged between $24.3k (2015) and $25.4k (2017).

Around the Chicago metropolitan area, the average spend was around $30,413. This ranks the Chicago Metro Area at 115 out of 933 Metropolitan Areas. After the engagement ring, a big chunk of expenses is for the venue, including food and drinks. See a more detailed breakdown further below.

Please keep in mind that averages can be misleading. Your actual cost can be significantly less depending on your personal preferences. (It also helps if you know people ;)) To better estimate costs that are more personalized, The Wedding Report has an online Wedding Cost Estimator.

Understanding wedding costs now can help you with your wedding budget later. And while it may be nice to have an “Instagram-worthy” wedding, remember it’s not necessarily about how much money you spend. There are many inexpensive ways to make your wedding unique and unforgettable. That said, don’t be overly frugal either. There’s still often a premium price you pay for quality.

Average Wedding Costs: 2019 Sampling of Chicago Area Weddings

Engagement Ring$3,515
Event Venue$3,893
Event Food Service$4,941
Wedding Cake/Dessert$442
Event Bar Service$2,531
Event Decorations$465
Event Flowers and Arrangements$628
Event Rentals$1,871
Wedding Dress$1,254
Full-Service Planner / Consultant$2,799
Day of Coordinator$834
Save The Date Cards$120
Invitations & Reply Cards$238
Thank You Cards$96
Ceremony Officiator$227
Wedding Photographer Fee$1,581
Wedding Videographer Fee$1,068
Digital or Photo CD/DVD$281
Photo Booth$377
Photo Prints and/or Enlargements$233
Wedding Album or Photo Book$403
DJ/MC$737
Live Band$1,720
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble$622
Entertainment Lighting$322
Tips (for all services)$400
Wedding Favors$251
Hair Service$69
Makeup Service$57
Limo Rental$520
Other Transportation$556
{Miscellaneous Other Costs that Can Creep Up on You}???
Sample Breakdown of Average Wedding Costs in the Chicago Metro Area

Photo by Katie Harp on Unsplash



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