Free Wedding Planning Tool
Wedding Budget Calculator
Enter your total budget and guest count to see a realistic breakdown across every category — based on common wedding-industry planning percentages.
| Category | Typical % | Suggested budget |
|---|---|---|
| Venue & Rentals | 40% | $14,000 |
| Catering & Bar | 15% | $5,250 |
| Photography & VideographyYour memories are the one thing that lasts after the day ends. | 12% | $4,200 |
| Flowers & Décor | 8% | $2,800 |
| Music & Entertainment | 8% | $2,800 |
| Attire & Beauty | 6% | $2,100 |
| Planner / Coordinator | 5% | $1,750 |
| Cake & Desserts | 2% | $700 |
| Stationery & Invites | 2% | $700 |
| Favors & Buffer | 2% | $700 |
| Total | 100% | $35,000 |
That works out to about $44 per guest for catering & bar. These are common starting percentages — adjust to your priorities.
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