Wedding Budget Calculator
Allocate a total wedding budget across venue, catering, attire and other common categories to keep spending on track.
Your results
Breakdown
| Category | Suggested allocation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venue & catering | 45% | $13,500.00 |
| Attire | 10% | $3,000.00 |
| Photography/videography | 12% | $3,600.00 |
| Flowers & decor | 8% | $2,400.00 |
| Entertainment | 8% | $2,400.00 |
| Other (invites, favours, misc) | 17% | $5,100.00 |
Calculation breakdown
- Category amount
- total budget × suggested category percentage
Worked example
A $30,000 budget suggests roughly $13,500 for venue and catering (45%) and $3,000 for attire (10%).
Assumptions
- Percentages are a common starting split; adjust categories to match your own priorities.
- Excludes honeymoon costs.
How this calculator works
Enter your total wedding budget and it splits into suggested amounts for venue, catering, attire, photography and other common categories, which you can adjust to suit your priorities.
Build a wedding budget from fixed and guest-based costs
Start with fixed items such as the ceremony venue, photography and entertainment. Then add costs that usually change with guest numbers, including catering, drinks, invitations and transport. Separating the two makes it easier to see what another guest may add to the total.
Enter realistic quotes rather than relying on a national average. Wedding prices vary by location, season, guest count, inclusions and supplier availability across Australia.
- Record supplier quotes with the same inclusions
- Separate deposits already paid from amounts still due
- Keep a contingency for changes and overlooked items
Turn the estimate into a payment plan
Once the total is within budget, list every deposit and final-payment date. Divide the remaining amount by the pay cycles before the wedding to estimate the regular saving required.
Treat optional upgrades separately from the committed plan. If quotes rise, this gives you a clear list of items to reduce before borrowing or putting essential expenses under pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Are the category percentages fixed?
They're a common starting split (venue and catering typically the largest share) — every wedding is different, so adjust priorities as needed.
Does this include the honeymoon?
No, this focuses on wedding day costs only; budget separately for a honeymoon.
What if I go over budget in one category?
Reduce spending in another category to stay within your total, or increase your overall budget input.
Editorial review and responsibility
Reviewed by the CalcAussie editorial team on 21 September 2026. Review scope: Method, Australian terminology, material assumptions, source links and user-facing limitations.
Calculator results remain estimates based on the figures entered. Check material decisions against current official information and report a suspected error so it can be reproduced and corrected.
Results are estimates only and are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice.