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The Carter Chicago
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All-in cost submissions
123
Range: 95 to 150
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Capacity not on file
$81
Across submissions
+115%
Peak season vs off-peak
$6.5k
$6k–$14k
Up to $14k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at The Carter Chicago typically runs about $10,300 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $6,500 to $14,000. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$10,250
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $10,250
$6.5k
$14k
Feb '27
Sun · off-peak
May '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$8,375
Median
$10,250
75th Pctl
$12,125
Mean
$10,250
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2027 | Sat | 150 | $14,000 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
| Feb 2027 | Sun | 95 | $6,500 | Quote | Off-peak Sunday · Venue only |
May 2027 · Sat$14,000
150 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue only
Feb 2027 · Sun$6,500
95 guests · Quote
Off-peak Sunday · 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
In-House Catering
All catering is handled directly by their sister company D'Absolute Events and Catering, and outside caterers are not permitted.
In-House Bar
All bar service is provided by D'Absolute Events and Catering, and guests cannot bring their own liquor.
Venue Access
Early arrival begins at noon on the event day, with item drop-off allowed the day before by advance arrangement.
Onsite Ceremony
Ceremonies may be held at the venue with no additional fee.
Parking
A private lot accommodates up to 30 vehicles.
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