Hilton Chicago Wedding Cost Guide (2027)

Planning a wedding at Hilton Chicago? As wedding videographers who’ve filmed there, here’s the realistic cost breakdown for 2027.

Venue Rental Fees

Reception packages start at $65,000. Ceremony fee starts at $1,500 for an on-site ceremony. As with most full-service hotel ballrooms, pricing scales up from there based on guest count, date, and season.

Food and Beverage

Bar service starts at $100 per person. Catering is priced through the hotel’s in-house team and quoted per event based on menu selections, so we’d recommend requesting a current quote and tasting before finalizing your budget.

Service charge and tax: budget an additional 20 to 25 percent on top of your reception, bar, and catering costs, standard for full-service hotel venues.

Other Costs to Budget

Vendors: photography, videography, florals, music, and planning are separate from the venue. Most Hilton Chicago couples we’ve worked with budget accordingly for a full luxury vendor team.

Sample Budget: 150 Guests, Peak-Season Saturday

• Reception package: $65,000
• Ceremony fee: $1,500
• Bar service (150 × $100): $15,000
• Service charge and tax (~22%): $17,930
• Venue total: roughly $99,000, before catering (quoted separately) and outside vendors.

Is Hilton Chicago Worth It?

We’ve filmed two weddings at Hilton Chicago: Caroline & Vasilios’s Greek wedding and Alex & Paul’s celebration. The Grand Ballroom’s scale and chandeliers, plus the grand staircase in the Normandie Lounge, give a wedding film a genuinely historic, storybook quality that’s hard to find elsewhere downtown. See our Hilton Chicago wedding films and full venue guide.

Hilton Chicago Wedding Cost FAQ

What is the minimum cost for a Hilton Chicago wedding?
Reception packages start at $65,000 before catering, bar, and service charges, so an all-in budget typically starts well above that for even a smaller guest count.

Is catering included in the reception package?
Catering is quoted separately through the hotel’s in-house team based on your menu selections. Confirm current pricing directly with their events team.

How can we save money at Hilton Chicago?
Choose an off-peak date, keep the bar package simpler, and confirm exactly what’s bundled into your reception package before signing.

Getting married at Hilton Chicago? We’ve filmed there and know the ballroom well. Check your date →