Find out the average cost wedding dj.
In 2015 the average cost wedding is $31,213 in US. Average cost in the Chicago area for a wedding is $50,934. The average cost wedding DJ in Chicago will range from $900 to $1,400.
When you are planning your wedding budget, what are the most important things to look for? How much should you spend on the things you want for your wedding? Will your wedding be over or under budget?
Average Cost Wedding DJ
Category | 2014 National Average Spend | 2013 National Average Spend |
---|---|---|
Reception Band | $3,587 ↑ | $3,469 |
Reception DJ | $1,124 ↑ | $1,038 |
Florist/Décor | $2,141 ↑ | $2,069 |
Videographer | $1,794 ↑ | $1,700 |
What does this mean for you?
You can get an idea of what the national average is compared to your local area. For Chicago weddings you can see from the above infographic that in general Chicago is in the top 25 of most expensive places to get married. If you are traveling to Chicago you’ll know what your dollars will get you.
Many forum posts at the Knot, Weddingwire, and more will have brides-to-be like you asking the question: “I have been looking around for a Dj and MC. I was wondering what is the average cost anyone has paid for one?”
There is a great support from these communities for you to get the information that can help you make your planning distinctions. You’ll want to test these forum postings against your own personal shopping experience.
Then comes the process of deciding what is most important for you. How do you decide where to save and where to splurge?
Anything you choose to do should be chosen by answering one question: Will this help make my wedding celebration memorable?
There are ways that you know to make it memorable, and there are ways that you don’t know yet. This is one of the most exciting parts of the planning process. Discovering new, and personal, ways to make it memorable.
It all comes back to your budget, and comes down to this incredibly memorable event you are planning.
Leave a comment on what you plan to make the most memorable, and how this effected your budget process.
Best wishes!