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Wedding Budget Calculator
Free. No account. Saves in your browser. Money starts in Unallocated, then you move it between categories as plans change.
Changing this only updates Unallocated.
Catering is about $63 per guest.
Unallocated
$0
Your full budget is planned.
$25,000 assigned of $25,000
Categories
Arrow moves money
Venue & rentals
Space, tables, chairs, basic rentals
25% of total
Catering & bar
Food, drinks, service staff
25% of total · $63/guest
Photo & video
Photographer, videographer, albums
12% of total
Flowers & decor
Florals, lighting, centerpieces
10% of total
Attire & beauty
Outfits, hair, makeup, accessories
8% of total
Music & entertainment
DJ, band, ceremony musicians
6% of total
Rings & jewelry
Wedding bands and related jewelry
4% of total
Stationery
Invites, save-the-dates, signage
2% of total
Cake & desserts
Wedding cake or dessert table
2% of total
Ceremony & officiant
Officiant, ceremony extras
2% of total
Transportation
Couple and guest shuttles
2% of total
Misc & contingency
Tips, gifts, unexpected costs
2% of total
Tap the arrow beside an amount, choose how much and where it goes. Recommended percentages are typical U.S. averages - a guide, not a quote. Progress saves in this browser.
Common questions
How does this wedding budget calculator work?
Your total starts as Unallocated. Place dollars into categories, then tap the arrow beside an amount to move money to another category - without changing your overall total.
How should we split a wedding budget?
Most couples put the largest shares toward venue and catering, then photo/video, flowers, and attire. Tap Apply recommended split for a typical U.S. starting mix, then move money to match your priorities.
Does guest count change the budget?
Guest count mainly drives catering and sometimes venue minimums. Enter your headcount to see an estimated catering cost per guest based on your catering line item.
Is this wedding budget calculator free?
Yes. It is free, with no account required. Your numbers save in this browser so you can come back and tweak them.
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