Wedding Budget Calculator
Plan the full wedding budget in minutes. Enter your total budget and guest count — the tool splits it across the standard wedding categories, shows the cost per guest, and warns you when a category runs over its suggested share.
Category split
Adjust any share. Total of all shares should be 100%.
| Category | Your % | Estimated amount | Status |
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How to use
- Enter your total wedding budget and the number of guests.
- Adjust any category percentage if your priorities are different, then normalize to 100%.
- Read each category amount and the cost per guest; rows flagged as over share need a second look.
Note: Percentages are typical industry splits — venue 40, catering 25, photography 10, dress 6, decor 7, music 4, invitations 2, misc 6. Your saved plan stays on this device only. This is an estimate.
Tips
- Keep a 5 to 10% contingency for surprise costs — weddings almost always have some.
- The per-guest cost is the fastest way to trim the budget: every extra guest adds cost.
- Book the venue first; it locks in the date everything else depends on.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How should a wedding budget be split?
A common split is about 40 percent venue, 25 percent catering, 10 percent photography, and the rest for dress, decor, music, invitations and a contingency.
How much does a wedding cost per guest?
Divide the total budget by the guest count. The tool shows this number live as you change the budget or guest list.
Can I change the category percentages?
Yes. Adjust any category share, then use the normalize button to bring the total back to 100 percent before you save your plan.
How does the per-guest cost help me save money?
The tool divides your total budget by the guest count. Since every extra guest adds cost, trimming the guest list is the fastest way to lower the budget.
Should I keep a contingency fund?
Yes. Keep 5 to 10 percent of the budget aside for surprise costs, which weddings almost always have.