What Does a Real Wedding Cost at The Venue at Chilleens? Let’s Look at One Together.
“So… how much is it really going to cost?” “what are the hidden fees?” “What are we missing?”
The truth is — every wedding is different, and prices can change depending on the year, menu choices, guest count, and any special requests. But I thought it might be helpful to pull back the curtain and show you a real invoice from an actual wedding so you can see exactly how our process works.
Here’s what this couple booked:
🍽 Dinner Service
- Top Sirloin or Chicken – 90 guests @ $48.99
Served with roasted red potatoes, salad, warm bread (vegetarian options available).
Total: $4,409.10 - Kids Meals – 10 guests @ $19.99
Chicken strips & fries for our little guests 10 and under.
Total: $199.90 - Unlimited Sodas – 100 guests @ $3.75
Pepsi, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Diet Pepsi, Iced Tea, Lemonade, and Coffee.
Total: $375.00 - Bar Tab – $500
They started with a hosted bar, then switched to cash bar when it ran out.
Total: $500.00
🛠 Service & Venue Fees
- Venue Service Fee (25% of food & beverage) – Covers our trained staff, setup, cleanup, and service all night.
Total: $1,371.00 - Venue Rental – $4,750
Friday/Sunday/Thursday in 2026, includes:- 6-hour rental
- Tables, chairs, linens, and napkins
- Setup & teardown
Total: $4,750.00
💐 Our All-Inclusive Vendor Package – $5,750
We do not require you to use our vendors — you’re welcome to bring your own. But if you choose our all-inclusive vendor package, we handle all deposits, payments, and coordination for a truly stress-free experience. These are trusted pros who have been working with us for years, and we all work seamlessly together.
This package includes all setup, and delivery associated with these vendors. It’s an all-or-nothing package (not bookable individually), and vendor availability is based on your wedding date.
Here’s what’s included:
- Florist ($3,500 value) – Bouquets, boutonnieres, arch décor, and centerpieces ($1,000 worth of flowers), with one in-person meeting to choose everything.
- Photographer ($3,500 value) – Six hours of continuous coverage, an online gallery with printing rights, and timeline planning.
- DJ ($1,900 value) – Fully customized playlist, ceremony sound, announcements, speakers, and microphones.
- Bakery ($700 value) – Large three-tier cake or equivalent dessert spread (cupcakes, parfaits, cookies, etc.).
💡 Note: The “value” listed is what you’d typically pay if booking each vendor separately, not a discount amount if you opt out.
The Final Breakdown
- Subtotal: $17,355.00
- Tax: $1,050.38
- Grand Total: $18,405.38
💡 A quick note:
This is just one example from one wedding. Prices can vary year to year, and there are a lot of ways to customize — both to splurge and to save. We can typically find budget-friendly solutions for most couples, whether that means adjusting your menu, rethinking your bar package, or getting creative with décor.
Planning your wedding should feel exciting, not stressful. That’s why we’re always up front about costs, so you know exactly what you’re getting — and exactly what you’re paying for.
