Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate your total wedding cost and create a monthly savings plan. See a breakdown of where your budget goes across venue, guests, photography, and more.
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This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Results are estimates based on the inputs provided. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment or financial planning decisions.
Inputs
Results
Total Estimated Cost
$29,200.00
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How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the number of guests you expect to attend.
- Set the cost per guest for food, drinks, and rentals.
- Enter costs for venue, photographer, DJ/music, flowers and decor, attire, and wedding rings.
- Set the number of months you have to save.
- Review the total estimated wedding cost, monthly savings needed, and what percentage of the budget goes to each category.
How the result changes with Number of Guests
| Number of Guests | Total Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| 100 | $27,500.00 |
| 350 | $48,750.00 |
| 650 | $74,250.00 |
| 900 | $95,500.00 |
What each input means
- Number of Guests
- Total number of invited guests you expect to attend.
- Cost per Guest
- Average cost per guest including food, drinks, and rentals.
- Venue Cost
- Venue rental fee for ceremony and/or reception.
- Photographer
- Photography and/or videography package cost.
- DJ / Music
- DJ, band, or other entertainment costs.
- Flowers & Decor
- Floral arrangements, centerpieces, and decorations.
- Dress & Attire
- Wedding dress, suit/tux, alterations, and accessories.
- Wedding Rings
- Cost of both wedding bands.
- Months to Save
- How many months you have to save for the wedding.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersNumber of Guests = 120, Cost per Guest = 85, Venue Cost = 8000, Photographer = 3000 = 9 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total Estimated CostTotal Estimated Cost29200 = $29,200
- Calculate Monthly Savings NeededMonthly Savings Needed1622.22 = $1,622.22
- Calculate Total Cost per GuestTotal Cost per Guest243.33 = $243.33
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