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Wedding Budget Calculator

Enter your total budget and guest count, choose a planning style, and adjust every category. See your allocation instantly — no email required.

A well-rounded starting point covering all major wedding cost areas.

Total budget

$25,000

Emergency reserve

$2,500

Available for spending

$22,500

Cost per guest

$250

Budget breakdown

Total$25,000

Budget breakdown chart showing 8 categories.Catering and beverages: $6,500 (26.0%). Venue: $6,000 (24.0%). Photography and video: $3,000 (12.0%).

Category allocations

Total: 100.0%

Venue
%
Catering and beverages
%
Photography and video
%
Attire and beauty
%
Flowers and décor
%
Music and entertainment
%
Stationery and invitations
%
Contingency and miscellaneous
%

Recommended categories do not use your custom slots.

0 / 3 custom categories — 3 remaining.

Your top three categories

1Catering and beverages

$6,500

26.0% of budget

2Venue

$6,000

24.0% of budget

3Photography and video

$3,000

12.0% of budget

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These percentages are planning starting points, not professional financial advice or universal prices. Actual costs vary by location, vendor, and date. For financial guidance, consult a qualified professional.