Wedding Budget Calculator
Plan your dream wedding without overspending. Get a detailed category-by-category breakdown.
The Smart Couple's Guide to Wedding Budgeting
Wedding budgets spiral out of control when couples don't have a clear allocation framework from the start. Our calculator uses industry-standard percentage allocations refined from data across thousands of real weddings.
The 50/30/20 of Wedding Spending
Think of your wedding budget in three tiers: Essentials (venue + catering = ~60% of budget), Enhancements (photography, flowers, entertainment = ~25%), and Details (attire, stationery, favors, misc = ~15%).
Hidden Costs Most Couples Forget
Service charges (18-22%), sales tax, overtime fees, gratuities for vendors, alterations, hair/makeup trials, marriage license, and day-of emergency fund. Budget an extra 5-10% contingency beyond your planned allocations.
Budget Allocation
Industry-standard percentages: Venue (30-40%), Catering (25-28%), Photography (10-12%), Flowers (5-8%), Attire (5-8%), Entertainment (5-8%).