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Wedding Budget Calculator
Plan your wedding budget with recommended allocations and savings tips
Wedding Budget Calculator
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Total Budget
$30,000
Your wedding budget
Cost per Guest
$200
Average per person
National Average
$30,000
suburban moderate wedding
vs National Average
$0
Below average
Budget Allocation
Recommended Breakdown
Venue & Catering
Reception venue, food, drinks, rentals
$13,500
45%
Photography & Videography
Professional photos and videos
$3,600
12%
Music & Entertainment
DJ, band, or entertainment
$3,000
10%
Flowers & Decorations
Bouquets, centerpieces, decor
$2,400
8%
Wedding Attire
Dress, suit, accessories, alterations
$2,400
8%
Invitations & Stationery
Save-the-dates, invites, programs
$900
3%
Wedding Cake
Cake and desserts
$600
2%
Transportation
Limos, shuttles, parking
$600
2%
Favors & Gifts
Guest favors, wedding party gifts
$900
3%
Miscellaneous
Unexpected costs, tips, misc items
$2,100
7%
Money-Saving Tips
✓Choose an off-season date (November-April) for 20-30% savings
✓Friday or Sunday weddings cost 20% less than Saturdays
✓Limit guest list - each guest costs $150-300
✓DIY centerpieces and favors for 50% savings
✓Digital invitations save $500-1,500
✓Buffet-style dinner is 20% cheaper than plated
✓Morning/afternoon weddings cost less than evening
✓Book vendors 12+ months ahead for better rates
✓Skip premium alcohol for 30% bar savings
✓Use seasonal flowers for 25% floral savings
Budget Planning Tips
- • Start saving 12-18 months before your wedding date
- • Book vendors early for better rates and availability
- • Track all expenses in a spreadsheet or wedding planning app
- • Build in a 10% buffer for unexpected costs
- • Prioritize what matters most to you and splurge there