How much does a wedding venue cost in Aurora, IL?

The average base venue cost for a wedding in Aurora, IL is $7,000.

How much does wedding catering cost per person in Aurora, IL?

Wedding catering in Aurora, IL averages $75 per guest.

How much do wedding photographers and videographers cost in Aurora, IL?

Photography and videography for a wedding in Aurora, IL typically costs around $4,000.

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Aurora, IL

All estimates are local averages. We recommend budgeting an additional 10% contingency buffer.

Venue & Logistics

Reception venue$7,000

Ceremony venue$3,500

Transportation$1,200

Food & Drink

Catering (per guest)$75

Bar & beverages$2,500

Wedding cake$800

Visual & Media

Photography & video$4,000

Flowers & florals$2,500

Décor & lighting$2,000

Entertainment & People

DJ / band$2,000

Officiant$400

Hair & makeup$800

Attire & Extras

Wedding dress$1,800

Groom attire$400

Invitations$500

Favors$400

Rehearsal dinner$2,000

Honeymoon$5,000

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About weddings in Aurora

Planning a wedding in Aurora, Illinois? Here's what couples are actually spending. The average wedding venue in Aurora runs $7,000, which is typically the largest single line item in a local wedding budget. Catering costs average $75 per guest, so a 100-person wedding means roughly $7,500 just for food and service. Photography and videography together average $4,000 in the Aurora market. Other key costs in Aurora include DJ or live entertainment ($2,000), florals and décor ($2,500), wedding cake ($800). Use our free calculator above to build your complete Aurora wedding budget — adjust guest count and priorities to see your personalized estimate.

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