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Enter your total budget and guest count. See industry-standard category allocations instantly. Math runs in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere, nothing is saved.
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The calculator uses commonly-cited industry-standard wedding budget breakdowns. These are starting points, not rules — adjust to your priorities. A couple who cares more about photography than flowers can move money from one to the other. The percentages should add to ~100% (we leave a 5% buffer at the end for the things you don't see coming).
By far the biggest line item. Includes the location rental, food, beverages, service staff, and rentals (tables, chairs, linens). Per-guest cost varies wildly by region and style — buffet vs plated, beer-and-wine vs full bar, peak season vs off-season.
The thing you'll actually have decades after the day. Worth investing in a photographer whose work you've physically seen and like.
Dress / suit / tux + alterations + accessories. Alterations can run $300–$800; budget for them.
Bouquets, boutonnières, ceremony arrangements, centerpieces, signage. The biggest variable expense — flowers can be $1,500 or $15,000 for the same wedding depending on choices.
DJ or live band + ceremony music. Live bands run 2–4× the cost of a DJ. Both can deliver a great party.
Wedding bands. (Engagement ring is typically purchased before wedding planning starts and isn't part of the wedding budget.)
Save-the-dates, invitations, programs, menus, place cards, thank you cards.
For the couple and (sometimes) the wedding party. Trial sessions add to the cost.
Limo / shuttle / vintage car for the couple and/or guest shuttles.
Officiant fee + marriage license + (optional) ceremony program designer.
Alterations, weather contingency, last-minute additions, tips, gifts for parents/wedding party. Always include this — real weddings always have surprises.
It's a starting-point breakdown. It doesn't:
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