Wedding Budget Calculator
Divide a wedding budget across venue, food, photography, attire and more, and see the cost per guest.
About the Wedding Budget Calculator
Enter your total budget and the number of guests. The calculator gives the cost per guest and splits the budget across the usual categories, from venue and catering to stationery and a contingency, as a starting plan you can adjust.
Venue and catering usually take the largest share, often close to half, which is why guest count drives the total. Keeping 5–10% as a contingency covers surprises.
The formula
Category amount = total × share
Worked example
A 30,000 budget for 120 guests
- Per guest: 30,000 ÷ 120 = 250
- Venue and catering at 45%: 13,500
- Photography 12%: 3,600; contingency 7%: 2,100
Things to keep in mind
- The split is a typical planning guide, not survey data; costs vary a lot by country, city and season.
Questions people ask
How do I cut costs most?
Reduce the guest list: catering and venue scale with it.
Are these the real averages?
They're a typical planning split, not survey data; adjust to your priorities.
What's often forgotten?
Service charges and tips, alterations, vendor meals, and transport for guests.