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Wedding budget calculator

Enter your total budget and guest count to get an indicative breakdown by category and your cost per guest.

Example calculated with the default values — change the fields for your event.

Venue & catering
45 %$13,500
Photo & video
12 %$3,600
Attire & beauty
9 %$2,700
Flowers & decor
8 %$2,400
Music & entertainment
7 %$2,100
Rings
4 %$1,200
Invitations & stationery
3 %$900
Transport
2 %$600
Contingency
10 %$3,000

Total budget per guest : $300

Of which venue & catering per guest : $135

How it works

The calculator applies a common split of wedding spending: the reception (venue and catering) is often close to half of the budget, followed by photos and video, attire, decor and music.

These percentages are indicative: adjust them to your priorities. If photos matter most, take from decor or stationery rather than from your contingency.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How much should I budget for a wedding?

It mostly depends on guest count and location. Start from what you can actually spend, then use the breakdown to check every category stays realistic.

What is the most expensive part of a wedding?

The reception (venue and catering) is usually the biggest item, often 40 to 50% of the budget.

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