Wedding Budget Calculator
Plan your wedding budget with recommended spending by category.
Enter your total budget to see how much to allocate for venue, catering, photography, and more.
Budget Breakdown
Wedding budget allocation follows industry-standard percentages based on national averages. You can adjust based on your priorities.
Recommended budget breakdown:
- Venue & Rentals: 30%
- Catering & Drinks: 25%
- Photography & Video: 12%
- Music & Entertainment: 7%
- Flowers & Decor: 8%
- Attire & Beauty: 6%
- Stationery & Invitations: 2%
- Wedding Planner: 5%
- Miscellaneous / Buffer: 5%
Average wedding costs (US, 2025):
- National average: $33,000–$35,000
- Major cities (NYC, LA, SF): $50,000–$80,000+
- Midwest / rural: $20,000–$28,000
Money-saving tips:
- Book on a Friday or Sunday instead of Saturday
- Choose an off-season month (Nov–Mar, excluding holidays)
- Limit the guest list — catering is your biggest per-person cost
- Consider a brunch or lunch reception instead of dinner
- Use seasonal, local flowers