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.
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.
Results are estimates only and are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice.