Wedding Budget Calculator

Split a wedding budget across ten common categories and see the suggested amount for each one.

Wedding budget calculator

Total wedding budget

Guest count

Budget per guest: — · Catering per guest: —

Monthly saving over 12 months: —

Split check: —

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The shares below are a common starting point, so move money between categories to match your own priorities.

Common questions about the free online wedding budget calculator.

A common start is about 28 percent for the venue, 26 percent for catering and the rest spread across photography, attire and the details.

Divide the total budget by the guest count. Most venues charge per head, so every extra guest raises the catering bill directly.

Venue and catering together usually take more than half of the budget, which is why the guest list drives the final cost.

Yes. Treat the shares as a guide, note the amounts you prefer and keep the total at 100 percent of your budget.

Around 8 percent of the budget is typical, and many couples save by buying off the rail or hiring instead of going bespoke.

Track every deposit in one place, book the big items first, and keep a small reserve for last minute extras.

Marriage licence, tips, transport, alterations, gifts for the party and a wet weather plan are commonly left out of first drafts.

About 10 percent of the budget is a fair guide, and a shorter package with a second shooter added only if needed often works well.

No. Your budget and guest numbers stay in your browser and are never sent to a server or shared.

Yes. It is completely free, needs no account and you can test as many budgets and guest counts as you like.

Last updated: October 10, 2026