Wedding Budget Calculator
Break down your total budget across venue, catering, and attire.
Recommended Breakdown
Venue & Catering (50%)
$15,000
Photo & Video (12%)
$3,600
Attire & Beauty (9%)
$2,700
Florals & Decor (8%)
$2,400
Entertainment (7%)
$2,100
Planner/Coord (3%)
$900
Stationery (3%)
$900
Rings & Gifts (8%)
$2,400
Method
How this calculator works
Allocates percentages of your total budget to different traditional wedding categories.
Venue = Total * 0.50
PhotoVideo = Total * 0.12
Attire = Total * 0.09
Decor = Total * 0.08
Entertainment = Total * 0.07- Enter your total wedding budget.
- View the recommended breakdown.
- Adjust percentages if desired (customized offline).
Examples
Worked examples
Real numbers, end-to-end results.
$30,000 budget
$15,000 for Venue/Catering, $3,600 for Photo/Video
Standard traditional breakdown.
Use cases
When to use it
- Wedding planning.
- Event budget tracking.
- Financial prep for couples.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a typical wedding budget breakdown?
Generally: Venue & Catering (50%), Photography & Video (12%), Attire & Beauty (9%), Florals & Decor (8%), Entertainment (7%), Planner (3%), Invites (3%), Rings/Gifts (8%).
Should I include the honeymoon in my wedding budget?
Usually, the honeymoon is considered a separate budget, but some couples include it. This calculator focuses on the wedding day expenses.
What if we have unexpected expenses?
It's highly recommended to set aside 5-10% of your total budget as an emergency fund for unexpected costs.