Wedding Budget Planner
Split a wedding budget across venue, catering, photography, attire, flowers and the rest.
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Breakdown
About this calculator
Choose a preset allocation profile and enter a budget and guest count. The fixed category shares are illustrative scenarios set by this calculator, not survey results or a recommendation for how couples should spend. Amounts use USD; the per-guest figure divides the full budget by guest count.
Worked example
calculated with the default values below
Total wedding budget 30,000 USD · Number of guests 100 · Wedding style Average Total wedding budget 30,000.00 USD · Cost per guest 300.00 USD · Venue and reception 7,500.00 USD · Catering and bar 9,000.00 USD · Photography and video 3,300.00 USD · Attire and beauty 2,400.00 USD · Flowers and decor 2,400.00 USD · Music and entertainment 1,500.00 USD · Stationery and rings 900.00 USD · Everything else 3,000.00 USD
Method and assumptions
C_i = B × w_i(style) ÷ 100 Each amount = budget × fixed profile share; profile shares sum to 100%. Cost per guest = budget ÷ guests. Profiles are illustrative and amounts are in USD. Choose a preset allocation profile and enter a budget and guest count. The fixed category shares are illustrative scenarios set by this calculator, not survey results or a recommendation for how couples should spend. Amounts use USD; the per-guest figure divides the full budget by guest count. Use the cited guidance and your own measurements, bills or product specifications to choose inputs. Sample defaults are not current local data.
Data sources
Use the cited guidance and your own measurements, bills or product specifications to choose inputs. Sample defaults are not current local data.
Disclaimer
These calculators give general estimates. Sizing, pricing, availability and standards vary by brand, retailer and country, so treat the output as a starting point and confirm it against the seller's or authority's own figures.
Implementation source
This record describes the implementation used by this page. It is not independent validation. External references, when available, support only the stated formula or definition; estimates and custom rules retain their own assumptions.
Formula and variables
C_i = B × w_i(style) ÷ 100
- B
- Total budget
- style
- Style: budget / average / luxury
- w_i
- Preset category percentage
- C_i
- Allocated amount
- G
- Guests
Each amount = budget × fixed profile share; profile shares sum to 100%. Cost per guest = budget ÷ guests. Profiles are illustrative and amounts are in USD.
Frequently asked questions
Are the style percentages based on wedding spending data?
No. Budget, average and luxury are fixed illustrative profiles encoded in the calculator. They are not survey findings, local price estimates or a recommendation; compare them with your own quotes and priorities.
Which inputs and limits apply to Wedding Budget Planner?
Use the units shown beside each field. These are form limits, not recommended settings. Total wedding budget: 100–10,000,000 USD; Number of guests: 1–3,000 C_i = B × w_i(style) ÷ 100 Each amount = budget × fixed profile share; profile shares sum to 100%. Cost per guest = budget ÷ guests. Profiles are illustrative and amounts are in USD. Choose a preset allocation profile and enter a budget and guest count. The fixed category shares are illustrative scenarios set by this calculator, not survey results or a recommendation for how couples should spend. Amounts use USD; the per-guest figure divides the full budget by guest count. Use the cited guidance and your own measurements, bills or product specifications to choose inputs. Sample defaults are not current local data.
What is a complete worked example for Total wedding budget = 30,000 USD; Number of guests = 100?
Inputs: Total wedding budget = 30,000 USD; Number of guests = 100; Wedding style = Average. Calculation: C_i = B × w_i(style) ÷ 100. Results: Total wedding budget = 30,000.00 USD; Cost per guest = 300.00 USD; Venue and reception = 7,500.00 USD; Catering and bar = 9,000.00 USD; Photography and video = 3,300.00 USD; Attire and beauty = 2,400.00 USD; Flowers and decor = 2,400.00 USD; Music and entertainment = 1,500.00 USD; Stationery and rings = 900.00 USD; Everything else = 3,000.00 USD.