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Wedding Budget Calculator

Plan your wedding budget with per-category cost breakdowns.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Calculator

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Results

Cost per Guest$250
Venue & Rentals (30%)$9000
Catering (25%)$7500
Photography (10%)$3000
Flowers & Decor (8%)$2400
Music & Entertainment (7%)$2100
Attire & Beauty (8%)$2400
Miscellaneous (12%)$3600

How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1Enter your total wedding budget.
  2. 2Enter expected guest count.
  3. 3Select peak or off-peak season.
  4. 4View detailed budget breakdown by category.

Formula Explanation

Wedding costs are allocated by industry-standard percentages: venue (30%), catering (25%), photography (10%), flowers (8%), music (7%), attire (8%), and miscellaneous (12%).

Category Amount = Total Budget × Category Percentage Cost per Guest = Total Budget ÷ Guest Count

Variables:

BudgetTotal wedding budget
GuestsNumber of guests
SeasonPeak or off-peak multiplier for venue

Worked Examples

$30,000 budget, 120 guests, peak season

  1. 1. Venue: $9,000 (30%)
  2. 2. Catering: $7,500 (25%)
  3. 3. Photography: $3,000 (10%)
  4. 4. Cost per guest: $250
Result: $250 per guest with detailed breakdown

Why Use This Calculator

  • Plan your wedding budget realistically.
  • See industry-standard cost allocations.
  • Compare peak vs off-peak savings.
  • Track per-guest spending.
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Tips & Best Practices

  • Off-peak season (Oct-May) can save 15-20% on venue costs.
  • Friday and Sunday weddings are 20-30% cheaper than Saturday.
  • The guest list is the #1 driver of total cost.
  • Set aside 5-10% as a contingency fund.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Not budgeting for gratuities and service charges.

✅ Service charges (15-20%) and vendor tips ($100-500 each) can add 10-15% to your total budget.

❌ Forgetting about hidden costs like alterations, invitations, and favors.

✅ Small line items (invitations, favors, transportation, marriage license) typically add up to 5-8% of the total budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average wedding cost?
The average US wedding costs $30,000-$35,000 (2024). This varies dramatically by location: $50K+ in NYC/SF, $15-25K in smaller markets.
What should I spend the most on?
Venue and catering together typically account for 50-55% of the budget. These are the foundation of the guest experience.
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