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Wedding Budget Calculator

Estimate your total wedding cost, cost per guest, and budget gap based on your guest count and major wedding expenses.

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Overview

A wedding budget calculator helps you estimate your likely total wedding spend using your guest count and key cost categories such as venue, catering, attire, photography, decor, entertainment, and other expenses. It is a simple way to see whether your plans fit your target budget before you book vendors.

How it works

The calculator multiplies your guest count by your catering cost per guest to estimate total catering spend. It then adds that amount to your venue, attire, photography and video, decor and entertainment, and other costs to estimate the full wedding budget. It also compares the result with your target budget and shows the average cost per guest and the percentage of budget used.

How to use this calculator

  1. 1Enter your total wedding budget.
  2. 2Add your expected number of guests.
  3. 3Enter your venue cost.
  4. 4Add the average catering cost per guest.
  5. 5Fill in your attire, photography and video, decor and entertainment, and other costs.
  6. 6Review your estimated total cost, budget difference, and average cost per guest.

Example Calculation

Total Wedding Budget

$30,000

Number of Guests

120

Venue Cost

$9,000

Catering Cost per Guest

$80

Attire Cost

$3,000

Photography and Video Cost

$3,500

Decor and Entertainment Cost

$4,000

Other Costs

$2,500

Estimated Total Cost

$31,600

With a $30,000 budget, 120 guests, and $80 catering per guest, the estimated total cost is about $31,600. That is around $1,600 over budget, with an average cost of about $263 per guest.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Wedding Budget Calculator estimate?

It estimates your total wedding cost, your average cost per guest, how much of your budget is used, and whether you are under or over budget.

Does this calculator include every possible wedding expense?

No. It covers major categories, but you may still need to add items such as taxes, service fees, tips, accommodation, insurance, or beauty services in other costs.

Why is cost per guest useful?

Cost per guest helps you understand how guest count affects your overall budget and can make it easier to compare different wedding plans.

Should I include taxes and gratuities?

Yes, if you expect to pay them. Add them into the relevant category or include them in other costs for a more realistic estimate.

Can I use this calculator for a small wedding or elopement?

Yes. You can enter a low guest count and smaller cost amounts to estimate a more intimate event budget.

How can I reduce my wedding budget?

Common ways include reducing the guest list, choosing a lower-cost venue, simplifying catering, limiting decor, or prioritizing only the vendors that matter most to you.

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Assumptions and warnings

Assumptions

  • This calculator provides a general wedding cost estimate based on the amounts you enter.
  • Catering costs are assumed to scale directly with guest count.
  • All values are treated as pre-entered totals and do not automatically include taxes, service charges, or tips unless you add them.
  • The result does not account for price changes, vendor availability, or last-minute spending.

Warnings

  • This calculator provides an estimate only and should not be treated as financial advice.
  • Actual wedding costs can vary due to contracts, taxes, gratuities, and changes in guest numbers.