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See exactly where your money goes with real Illinois pricing data. Adjust the sliders to match your priorities.

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97% allocated · $900 buffer
$7,500 (25%)
≈ IL average
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Catering & Bar
$9,000 (30%)
~$72/guest$1,200 below IL avg
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Photography
$3,000 (10%)
≈ IL average
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Videography
$1,500 (5%)
$1,000 below IL avg
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DJ & Entertainment
$1,500 (5%)
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Flowers & Florals
$2,100 (7%)
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Cake & Desserts
$600 (2%)
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Wedding Attire
$1,500 (5%)
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Hair & Makeup
$600 (2%)
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Officiant
$300 (1%)
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Invitations & Stationery
$600 (2%)
≈ IL average
Transportation
$900 (3%)
≈ IL average
Unallocated Buffer
$900 (3%)

A small buffer covers tips, favors, and last-minute surprises.

How Your Budget Compares

Your Budget

$30,000

IL average: $31,500

$1,500 below average

Per-Guest Cost

$240

IL average: $252/guest

125 guests

Budget Tier

Typical

Based on Illinois wedding costs

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