Events & Entertainment Costs in Illinois
Verified cost ranges across cities in Illinois
Events & Entertainment Cost Comparison — Illinois
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Illinois
Cost Comparison — Wedding Planner (Full Service)
Low
$873
Typical
$2,187
High
$3,500
Low
$905
Typical
$2,265
High
$3,626
Low
$805
Typical
$2,015
High
$3,225
Low
$797
Typical
$1,995
High
$3,193
Low
$810
Typical
$2,028
High
$3,246
Low
$810
Typical
$2,027
High
$3,245
Low
$772
Typical
$1,933
High
$3,095
Low
$842
Typical
$2,108
High
$3,374
Low
$817
Typical
$2,045
High
$3,274
Low
$778
Typical
$1,948
High
$3,118
Cost Comparison — Day-of Wedding Coordinator
Low
$1,018
Typical
$1,544
High
$2,070
Low
$1,055
Typical
$1,600
High
$2,144
Low
$938
Typical
$1,423
High
$1,908
Low
$929
Typical
$1,409
High
$1,888
Low
$944
Typical
$1,432
High
$1,920
Low
$944
Typical
$1,431
High
$1,919
Low
$900
Typical
$1,365
High
$1,830
Low
$982
Typical
$1,488
High
$1,995
Low
$953
Typical
$1,444
High
$1,936
Low
$907
Typical
$1,376
High
$1,844
Cost Comparison — Wedding Officiant
Low
$100
Typical
$150
High
$200
Low
$104
Typical
$155
High
$207
Low
$92
Typical
$138
High
$184
Low
$91
Typical
$137
High
$182
Low
$93
Typical
$139
High
$185
Low
$93
Typical
$139
High
$185
Low
$88
Typical
$133
High
$177
Low
$96
Typical
$145
High
$193
Low
$94
Typical
$140
High
$187
Low
$89
Typical
$134
High
$178
Cost Comparison — Wedding Dress Alterations
Low
$20
Typical
$125
High
$230
Low
$21
Typical
$129
High
$238
Low
$18
Typical
$115
High
$212
Low
$18
Typical
$114
High
$210
Low
$19
Typical
$116
High
$213
Low
$19
Typical
$116
High
$213
Low
$18
Typical
$111
High
$203
Low
$19
Typical
$120
High
$222
Low
$19
Typical
$117
High
$215
Low
$18
Typical
$111
High
$205
Cost Comparison — Wedding Cake
Low
$273
Typical
$6,319
High
$12,366
Low
$282
Typical
$6,546
High
$12,810
Low
$251
Typical
$5,823
High
$11,395
Low
$249
Typical
$5,765
High
$11,281
Low
$253
Typical
$5,860
High
$11,468
Low
$253
Typical
$5,858
High
$11,463
Low
$241
Typical
$5,587
High
$10,934
Low
$263
Typical
$6,091
High
$11,919
Low
$255
Typical
$5,911
High
$11,567
Low
$243
Typical
$5,629
High
$11,015
Cost Comparison — Wedding Flowers (Full Package)
Low
$425
Typical
$1,638
High
$2,850
Low
$440
Typical
$1,696
High
$2,952
Low
$392
Typical
$1,509
High
$2,626
Low
$388
Typical
$1,494
High
$2,600
Low
$394
Typical
$1,519
High
$2,643
Low
$394
Typical
$1,518
High
$2,642
Low
$376
Typical
$1,448
High
$2,520
Low
$410
Typical
$1,578
High
$2,747
Low
$398
Typical
$1,532
High
$2,666
Low
$379
Typical
$1,459
High
$2,539
Cost Comparison — Event Centerpieces (Per Table)
Low
$452
Typical
$550
High
$648
Low
$468
Typical
$570
High
$671
Low
$417
Typical
$507
High
$597
Low
$412
Typical
$502
High
$591
Low
$419
Typical
$510
High
$601
Low
$419
Typical
$510
High
$601
Low
$400
Typical
$486
High
$573
Low
$436
Typical
$530
High
$625
Low
$423
Typical
$514
High
$606
Low
$403
Typical
$490
High
$577
Cost Comparison — Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)
Low
$450
Typical
$1,047
High
$1,643
Low
$466
Typical
$1,084
High
$1,702
Low
$415
Typical
$964
High
$1,514
Low
$411
Typical
$955
High
$1,499
Low
$418
Typical
$971
High
$1,524
Low
$417
Typical
$970
High
$1,523
Low
$398
Typical
$925
High
$1,453
Low
$434
Typical
$1,009
High
$1,584
Low
$421
Typical
$979
High
$1,537
Low
$401
Typical
$932
High
$1,464
Cost Comparison — Wedding Photographer
Low
$391
Typical
$2,104
High
$3,817
Low
$405
Typical
$2,179
High
$3,954
Low
$360
Typical
$1,939
High
$3,517
Low
$356
Typical
$1,919
High
$3,482
Low
$362
Typical
$1,951
High
$3,540
Low
$362
Typical
$1,950
High
$3,538
Low
$345
Typical
$1,860
High
$3,375
Low
$377
Typical
$2,028
High
$3,679
Low
$365
Typical
$1,968
High
$3,570
Low
$348
Typical
$1,874
High
$3,400
Cost Comparison — Wedding Videographer
Low
$439
Typical
$874
High
$1,308
Low
$454
Typical
$905
High
$1,355
Low
$404
Typical
$805
High
$1,206
Low
$400
Typical
$797
High
$1,194
Low
$407
Typical
$810
High
$1,213
Low
$407
Typical
$810
High
$1,213
Low
$388
Typical
$772
High
$1,157
Low
$423
Typical
$842
High
$1,261
Low
$410
Typical
$817
High
$1,224
Low
$391
Typical
$778
High
$1,165
Cost Comparison — Photo Booth Rental
Low
$204
Typical
$1,132
High
$2,060
Low
$211
Typical
$1,172
High
$2,133
Low
$188
Typical
$1,043
High
$1,898
Low
$186
Typical
$1,032
High
$1,879
Low
$189
Typical
$1,049
High
$1,910
Low
$189
Typical
$1,049
High
$1,909
Low
$180
Typical
$1,000
High
$1,821
Low
$196
Typical
$1,091
High
$1,985
Low
$190
Typical
$1,058
High
$1,926
Low
$181
Typical
$1,008
High
$1,835
Cost Comparison — Wedding DJ
Low
$158
Typical
$5,145
High
$10,132
Low
$164
Typical
$5,330
High
$10,495
Low
$146
Typical
$4,741
High
$9,336
Low
$144
Typical
$4,694
High
$9,243
Low
$147
Typical
$4,771
High
$9,396
Low
$147
Typical
$4,769
High
$9,392
Low
$140
Typical
$4,549
High
$8,958
Low
$153
Typical
$4,959
High
$9,766
Low
$148
Typical
$4,813
High
$9,477
Low
$141
Typical
$4,583
High
$9,025
Cost Comparison — Event DJ (Party / Corporate)
Low
$175
Typical
$1,653
High
$3,132
Low
$181
Typical
$1,713
High
$3,244
Low
$161
Typical
$1,524
High
$2,886
Low
$160
Typical
$1,508
High
$2,857
Low
$162
Typical
$1,533
High
$2,904
Low
$162
Typical
$1,533
High
$2,903
Low
$155
Typical
$1,462
High
$2,769
Low
$169
Typical
$1,594
High
$3,019
Low
$164
Typical
$1,547
High
$2,929
Low
$156
Typical
$1,473
High
$2,790
Cost Comparison — Live Band (Wedding)
Low
$610
Typical
$1,298
High
$1,986
Low
$632
Typical
$1,345
High
$2,058
Low
$562
Typical
$1,196
High
$1,830
Low
$557
Typical
$1,184
High
$1,812
Low
$566
Typical
$1,204
High
$1,842
Low
$566
Typical
$1,204
High
$1,841
Low
$540
Typical
$1,148
High
$1,756
Low
$588
Typical
$1,251
High
$1,915
Low
$571
Typical
$1,214
High
$1,858
Low
$544
Typical
$1,157
High
$1,769
Cost Comparison — Live Band (Corporate / Party)
Low
$341
Typical
$1,373
High
$2,405
Low
$353
Typical
$1,422
High
$2,491
Low
$314
Typical
$1,265
High
$2,216
Low
$311
Typical
$1,252
High
$2,194
Low
$316
Typical
$1,273
High
$2,230
Low
$316
Typical
$1,272
High
$2,229
Low
$301
Typical
$1,214
High
$2,126
Low
$328
Typical
$1,323
High
$2,318
Low
$319
Typical
$1,284
High
$2,249
Low
$303
Typical
$1,223
High
$2,142
Cost Comparison — Wedding Catering (Per Person)
Low
$20
Typical
$317
High
$613
Low
$21
Typical
$328
High
$635
Low
$19
Typical
$292
High
$565
Low
$19
Typical
$289
High
$560
Low
$19
Typical
$294
High
$569
Low
$19
Typical
$294
High
$569
Low
$18
Typical
$280
High
$542
Low
$20
Typical
$305
High
$591
Low
$19
Typical
$296
High
$574
Low
$18
Typical
$282
High
$546
Cost Comparison — Event Catering (Per Person)
Low
$379
Typical
$670
High
$960
Low
$393
Typical
$694
High
$995
Low
$349
Typical
$617
High
$885
Low
$346
Typical
$611
High
$876
Low
$351
Typical
$621
High
$891
Low
$351
Typical
$621
High
$890
Low
$335
Typical
$592
High
$849
Low
$365
Typical
$645
High
$926
Low
$355
Typical
$626
High
$898
Low
$338
Typical
$597
High
$855
Cost Comparison — Bounce House Rental
Low
$60
Typical
$115
High
$170
Low
$62
Typical
$119
High
$176
Low
$55
Typical
$106
High
$157
Low
$55
Typical
$105
High
$155
Low
$56
Typical
$107
High
$158
Low
$56
Typical
$107
High
$158
Low
$53
Typical
$102
High
$150
Low
$58
Typical
$111
High
$164
Low
$56
Typical
$108
High
$159
Low
$53
Typical
$102
High
$151
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All Events & Entertainment Services
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Wedding Planner (Full Service)
Full-service wedding planner fee covering vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, budget management, timeline creation, and on-site coordination for the entire wedding process.
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Day-of Wedding Coordinator
Day-of or month-of wedding coordinator managing the wedding day timeline, vendor arrivals, ceremony cues, and reception flow so the couple can enjoy their event stress-free.
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Wedding Officiant
Professional ordained wedding officiant fee for presiding over the ceremony, customizing vows, and filing the marriage license. Civil or religious ceremony options available.
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Wedding Dress Alterations
Bridal alterations by a seamstress or tailor to size and fit a wedding gown, including hem, bustle, taking in or letting out seams, and adding straps or undergarments.
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Wedding Cake
Custom multi-tier wedding cake designed and baked by a professional baker, including flavor selection, fondant or buttercream finish, and custom decorations. Priced per serving.
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Wedding Photographer
Full-day wedding photography package including coverage from getting ready through reception, edited digital gallery delivery, and often an engagement session.
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Wedding Videographer
Full-day wedding videography package covering the ceremony and reception with a highlight reel and full ceremony edit delivered as a digital video file.
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Photo Booth Rental
Photo booth rental for a 4-hour event including the booth, attendant, unlimited prints, digital sharing, and a custom prop set for guest entertainment.
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Wedding DJ
Professional DJ service for a wedding reception including ceremony music, cocktail hour, reception dance set, MC services, and professional sound equipment.
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Event DJ (Party / Corporate)
Professional DJ for a corporate event, birthday party, or private gathering providing music programming, MC services, and sound system setup for 4–6 hours.
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Live Band (Wedding)
Live wedding band covering ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception with a repertoire of pop, rock, Motown, and classic hits. Pricing for a 4–5 piece band.
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Live Band (Corporate / Party)
Live band booking for a corporate event or private party, typically 2–4 hours of performance with full sound setup and a set list tailored to the event style.
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Wedding Catering (Per Person)
Per-guest wedding catering cost for a plated dinner, buffet, or family-style meal including food, service staff, linens, and basic rental equipment from a professional caterer.
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Event Catering (Per Person)
Per-person catering cost for corporate events, birthday parties, or private gatherings including food preparation, service staff, and setup by a licensed catering company.
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Wedding Flowers (Full Package)
Full wedding floral package from a licensed florist including bridal bouquet, bridesmaids' bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, ceremony arch, and decorative arrangements.
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Event Centerpieces (Per Table)
Per-table floral or non-floral centerpiece design for events and weddings, including flowers, greenery, candles, or decorative elements arranged by a professional event designer.
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Balloon Decor (Arch or Installation)
Custom balloon arch, column, garland, or installation for a birthday party, baby shower, corporate event, or wedding designed and installed by a balloon artist.
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Bounce House Rental
Inflatable bounce house or bounce castle rental for a children's party or outdoor event. Includes delivery, setup, and pickup with safety mat and blower.