Wedding Budget Calculator

How to use it

The starting percentages are a made-up example, not a recommendation. Change them to match what matters to you. Guest count drives most of the cost (food, drink, rentals, invitations), so it is the biggest lever if the total feels too high. Keep a buffer for fees, tips and last-minute extras.

Questions

How should I split a wedding budget?

There is no standard split. Decide your top priorities, give them a bigger share, and make sure the percentages add to 100.

Why add a buffer?

Taxes, service charges, tips and small extras often show up late. A buffer keeps them from blowing the budget.

What does cost per guest mean here?

Your total budget divided by the guest count. It is a quick way to see how guest count affects the plan.