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Free Wedding Budget Calculator

Plan your dream wedding without financial stress. This wedding budget calculator breaks down your total budget by category, highlights overages, and helps you allocate funds wisely based on your guest count and priorities.

Wedding Budget Calculator

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Leave at 0 to use default percentage

Category Percentages (% of Total Budget)

Adjust these to match your priorities. Total should equal 100%.

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Total Allocated Budget
Amount per Guest$0
Allocated0%
Unallocated / Remaining$0
Over-Budget WarningsNone

How to Use the Wedding Budget Calculator

Start by entering your total wedding budget and estimated guest count. If you already know your venue cost, enter it as an override. The default category percentages reflect typical wedding industry averages. Adjust each percentage to match your personal priorities.

Click "Calculate" to see your complete budget breakdown, amount per guest, and any over-budget warnings. Use the table to see exactly where every dollar is going.

Pro tip: Always keep a 5-10% contingency buffer for unexpected costs. Weddings almost always have surprise expenses.

Wedding Budget Formula

Category Amount = Total Budget × Category Percentage / 100

If a venue cost override is provided, it replaces the venue percentage allocation. The cost per guest is Total Budget / Guest Count.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to industry data, venue and catering typically consume 45-55% of the total budget. Photography (10-12%), attire (5-10%), flowers (8-10%), entertainment (5-10%), and planner (5-8%) are the next largest categories. The defaults in this calculator reflect these averages.
The average cost per guest varies widely by location and style, ranging from $100 for a casual backyard wedding to $400+ for a formal city celebration. Use this calculator to determine your per-guest cost.
A wedding planner typically costs 5-15% of your total budget but can often save you money through vendor relationships. If your budget is over $20,000 or you have limited time, a planner is generally worth the investment.
Industry experts recommend setting aside 5-10% of your total budget as a contingency fund for last-minute changes, vendor overtime, and weather-related adjustments.