Wedding Budget Calculator
Split a wedding budget by category.
Enter your values
Enter the total budget in $.
Enter the guest count you are working with.
Enter the months until wedding you are working with.
Enter the already saved in $.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Cost per guest
- $254.55
- Venue & catering
- $11,200.00
- Monthly saving needed
- $2,200.00
- Contingency fund
- $3,080.00
- Still to save
- $22,000.00
| Category | Budget | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Venue & catering | $11,200.00 | 40% |
| Photography & video | $3,360.00 | 12% |
| Attire & beauty | $2,800.00 | 10% |
| Flowers & decor | $2,800.00 | 10% |
| Music & entertainment | $2,240.00 | 8% |
| Stationery & favours | $1,120.00 | 4% |
| Rings | $1,400.00 | 5% |
| Contingency | $3,080.00 | 11% |
Quick answer
A typical wedding spends about 40% on venue and catering, 12% on photography and 10% on attire.
At a glance
| What it does | Split a wedding budget by category. |
|---|---|
| Category | Everyday |
| Inputs needed | Total budget, Guest count, Months until wedding, Already saved |
| Main output | Cost per guest |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Wedding Budget Calculator
- 1Set a realistic total budget.
- 2Enter your expected guest count.
- 3Enter months left and savings so far.
Inputs explained
- Total budget($)
- Enter the total budget in $.
- Guest count
- Enter the guest count you are working with.
- Months until wedding
- Enter the months until wedding you are working with.
- Already saved($)
- Enter the already saved in $.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Total budget28000 $
- Guest count110
- Months until wedding10
- Already saved6000 $
Results
- Cost per guest$254.55
- Venue & catering$11,200.00
- Monthly saving needed$2,200.00
- Contingency fund$3,080.00
- Still to save$22,000.00
Frequently asked questions
What drives cost most?
Guest count — catering and venue scale directly with headcount.
How big should contingency be?
At least 10% — overruns are near universal.
What do I need to enter into the Wedding Budget Calculator?
Just 4 values: total budget, guest count, months until wedding, already saved. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Wedding Budget Calculator work out the answer?
A typical wedding spends about 40% on venue and catering, 12% on photography and 10% on attire. The working is shown step by step so you can verify the result by hand.
Is the Wedding Budget Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
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