What Your Wedding Budget Actually Covers
A clear comparison of what’s included at Maravela’s vs. a typical Chicago-area venue.
Estimated Cost:
Venue Rental:
Food Service:
Bar Service:
Staffing:
Linens & Tableware:
Setup & Breakdown:
Coordination:
Best Value
Maravela’s Banquets & Catering
Estimated Cost:
~$11,000 + tax*
Venue Rental:
Included (6 hours)
Food Service:
Buffet-style dinner included
Bar Service:
4-hour open bar included
Staffing:
Professional servers & bartenders included
Linens & Tableware:
Included
Setup & Breakdown:
Included
Coordination:
One team, one contract
Typical Chicago Wedding Venue
Estimated Cost:
~$11,000 (venue rental only)*
Venue Rental:
$8,000–$15,000+
Food Service:
$100–$150+ per person
Bar Service:
$40–$75+ per person
Staffing:
Added service charges or hourly staffing fees
Linens & Tableware:
Rented separately
Setup & Breakdown:
Often additional or handled by outside vendors
Coordination:
Multiple vendors, multiple contracts
*Pricing shown is for illustrative comparison only on an estimate of 150 guests. Actual pricing varies based on guest count, date, menu, bar selection, and package.
