The Registry · Venues · Chicago, IL
Builders Building
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2
All-in cost submissions
243
Range: 235 to 250
400
Seated maximum
$113
Across submissions
+113%
Peak season vs off-peak
$17.6k
$17k–$38k
Up to $37.5k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
2 couples shared what they paid or were quoted for Builders Building: site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$27,563
Median Spend · By Wedding Month
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$37.5k
$17.6k
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25th Pctl
$22,594
Median
$27,563
75th Pctl
$32,531
Mean
$27,563
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2027 | Fri | 235 | $17,625 | Quote | Off-peak Friday · Venue only |
| Feb 2027 | Sat | 250 | $37,500 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
Sep 2027 · Fri$17,625
235 guests · Quote
Off-peak Friday · Venue only
Feb 2027 · Sat$37,500
250 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue only
Pricing Model Key
Venue onlySite fee only. Catering, bar, and other services sourced separately.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
Specific policies vary by date and package. Confirm directly with the venue.
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