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Wedding budget calculator

Tell us what you want to spend and how many guests you're inviting. You'll see how that money could split across each part of the day, and what it means per guest.

Your wedding

Total

$30,000

Per guest

$250

Your split

Your budget, by category

This is a starting split. Change any percentage to match what matters most to you.

  • Venue and catering

    $13,500

    $113 per guestBrowse vendors
  • Photo and video

    $3,600

    $30 per guestBrowse vendors
  • Flowers and decor

    $3,000

    $25 per guestBrowse vendors
  • Music and entertainment

    $2,400

    $20 per guestBrowse vendors
  • Attire, hair and makeup

    $2,400

    $20 per guestBrowse vendors
  • Planner or coordinator

    $1,500

    $13 per guestBrowse vendors
  • Cake and desserts

    $600

    $5 per guestBrowse vendors
  • Invitations and stationery

    $600

    $5 per guestBrowse vendors
  • Transportation

    $600

    $5 per guestBrowse vendors
  • Cushion for surprises

    $1,800

    $15 per guest

Keep this budget in your planner

The free planner tracks what you've booked, what you've paid and what's left, next to your guest list, seating and timeline.

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