Wedding Budget Calculator
Plan your wedding budget by category — venue, catering, photography, flowers, and more — and see your total cost breakdown instantly.
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How to use this calculator
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Enter the number of guests and your estimated spend in each category.
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Catering is multiplied by guest count automatically.
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Set a contingency buffer (10–15% is typical) for unexpected expenses.
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Review the total and per-guest cost to see where your budget is going.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average wedding cost?
Globally, wedding costs vary enormously — from under $5,000 for intimate celebrations to over $50,000 for large events. In the US, the average is around $30,000; in the UK around £20,000. Use this calculator with your own quotes for an accurate estimate.
Why add a contingency buffer?
Unexpected costs — overtime charges, last-minute additions, price changes — are common. A 10–15% buffer prevents your total from exceeding what you can afford.
Is catering the biggest wedding expense?
For most weddings, venue and catering together account for 40–50% of the total budget. Photography and attire are the next largest categories.
Plan your wedding budget before you book a single vendor
Where weddings go over budget
The most common budget busters are catering upgrades, floral changes, last-minute guest additions, and vendor overtime. Building a 10–15% contingency into your plan from the start keeps you in control.
How to prioritise your wedding spend
Decide which three elements matter most to you (photography, food, venue) and allocate a larger share there. Cut in categories that matter less — stationery and transport are often good places to save.
Learn more from an authoritative source:
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