Wedding Budget Calculator
Plan your entire wedding budget with a detailed breakdown by category. Get recommended spending percentages based on your total budget and wedding style.
Results
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How It Works
The average US wedding costs about $30,000. Budget allocation varies by style and priorities, but venue and catering typically consume over half of the total budget.
The Formula
Category Budget = Total Budget x Category Percentage
Typical splits: Venue 30%, Catering 25%, Photo 10%, Flowers 8%, Music 7%, Attire 8%, Misc 12%
Typical splits: Venue 30%, Catering 25%, Photo 10%, Flowers 8%, Music 7%, Attire 8%, Misc 12%
Variables
- Total Budget — The total amount you plan to spend on your wedding
- Category % — Recommended percentage for each budget category
Example
With a $30,000 budget: Venue gets $9,000, Catering $7,500, Photography $3,000, Flowers $2,400, Music $2,100, Attire $2,400, and Misc $3,600.
Tips
- Keep a 5-10% contingency fund for unexpected costs
- Venue and catering are your biggest costs — negotiate these first
- Off-peak seasons (Nov-Mar) can save 20-30% on venue costs
- Prioritize what matters most to you as a couple
- Get at least 3 quotes for every major vendor