Wedding Budget Calculator | Guest and Category Costs
Estimate wedding budget from guest count, catering, venue, photo/video, decoration, and other costs, including total and per-guest cost.
Wedding Budget Estimate
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Estimate a Wedding Budget by Category
Enter guest count, catering per guest, venue cost, photo or video cost, decoration, and other expenses to estimate total budget and cost per guest.
Guest Count Drives Many Wedding Costs
Catering, seating, favors, invitations, and service charges often scale with guests, while venue and vendor fees may stay fixed. Test guest counts before booking.
About This Tool
Wedding Budget Calculator divides a total wedding budget into categories: venue, catering, photography, florals, attire, music, stationery, transport, and contingency. It provides a starting allocation and lets you adjust percentages to match your priorities.
When to Use It
Use this at the start of wedding planning to set realistic category budgets before getting quotes, when the total budget needs to be reallocated after receiving actual prices, or when comparing two budget scenarios.
How to Use
- Enter the total wedding budget.
- Review the default percentage allocation per category.
- Adjust the percentages to reflect your priorities.
- Click Calculate to see the budget for each category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of a wedding budget typically goes to catering?
Catering is usually the largest expense at 30 to 45 percent of the total budget. Venue hire often represents another 20 to 30 percent.
How much contingency should I set aside?
Budget 5 to 10 percent as a contingency. Weddings almost always have last-minute additions, price rises, or unexpected extras.
How do I reduce wedding costs without compromising quality?
Prioritise the elements most important to you, negotiate packages, consider off-peak dates or weekday weddings, and look for local suppliers who do not charge travel fees.