Wedding budget calculator
Enter your total budget and guest count. The percentages are typical planning shares, a rule of thumb that varies widely by country, season and style, so edit them to match your quotes. The tool shows the amount for each line and how much is left unallocated.
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How to use it
- Enter your total budget and the number of guests.
- Adjust the percentage for each category to match your priorities and quotes.
- Read the amount for each line, the total allocated and what is left or over.
How it works
Each amount is the budget times its percentage divided by 100. The tool adds the shares and the amounts, subtracts that from the budget and divides the budget and the food and drink line by the number of guests.
Worked example
A budget of 20,000 with the default shares gives 4,000 for the venue (20 percent), 5,000 for food and drink (25 percent) and 2,000 for photo and video (10 percent). For 80 guests the budget per guest is 250 and food and drink is 62.50 per guest.
Tips
- Decide the guest count first, since it drives the largest cost lines.
- Update the percentages as quotes arrive, and keep the reserve until the day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these percentages the right ones?
They are a starting point and a rule of thumb, not a standard. Typical splits give the biggest shares to the venue and to food and drink, but costs differ by country, season, guest count and style. Replace them with real quotes as you collect them.
What if my percentages do not add up to 100?
The tool still calculates every line. It shows the total share and the amount left over, or a negative number if your plan is over budget, so you can see what to trim.
Should I keep a contingency reserve?
Many planners hold back a share of the budget for last-minute costs and price changes. The default here is 10 percent, but this is a habit, not a rule. Set it to zero if you do not want one.
Does the budget include the honeymoon?
No. The categories cover the wedding day and its preparation. Plan travel after the wedding separately, for example with a travel budget.
How is the cost per guest calculated?
It is the total budget divided by the number of guests. It is useful to compare options, but costs such as the dress and the rings do not rise with guest count.