Wedding Budget Calculator
Plan your wedding budget by category: venue, catering, photography, flowers, and more. See totals, percentages, and what you can afford.
The average US wedding costs $30,000–$35,000, but costs vary enormously by region, guest count, and choices. This calculator helps you allocate your total budget across all wedding categories and track what's left.
Typical wedding budget allocation
- Venue + catering: 40–50% of total budget
- Photography + videography: 10–12%
- Music (band or DJ): 5–10%
- Flowers + décor: 8–10%
- Wedding attire: 5–8%
- Invitations + stationery: 2–3%
- Transportation: 2–3%
- Buffer (unexpected costs): 5–10%
Biggest ways to save
- Off-peak dates (Friday, Sunday, winter) can save 20–30% on venue
- Brunch or cocktail reception instead of dinner dramatically cuts catering cost
- Limit guest list — per-head catering costs drive the budget more than any other factor
- Seasonal and local flowers cut floral costs by 30–50%