Calculate wedding budget allocation for venue, food, photography, decor, attire, and more. Free online wedding budget planner with percentage breakdown.
The wedding budget calculator helps you allocate your total wedding budget across major expense categories using recommended percentage guidelines. Understanding where your money goes is the first step in wedding planning, helping you prioritize spending, identify areas for savings, and avoid budget overruns.
Venue: 40% | Food & Catering: 25% | Photography: 10%
Decor & Flowers: 10% | Attire: 8% | Misc: 7%
Cost Per Guest = Total Budget ÷ Guest CountThese percentages are based on average wedding spending patterns. Venue typically consumes the largest share as it includes the ceremony and reception space rental. Food costs scale with guest count. Photography, decor, attire, and miscellaneous (invitations, favors, transportation) make up the remaining budget.
| Input | Output |
|---|---|
| $30,000 budget, 150 guests | Venue: $12,000 | Food: $7,500 | Photo: $3,000 | Decor: $3,000 | Attire: $2,400 | Misc: $2,100 | $200/guest |
| $50,000 budget, 200 guests | Venue: $20,000 | Food: $12,500 | Photo: $5,000 | Decor: $5,000 | Attire: $4,000 | Misc: $3,500 | $250/guest |
| $15,000 budget, 80 guests | Venue: $6,000 | Food: $3,750 | Photo: $1,500 | Decor: $1,500 | Attire: $1,200 | Misc: $1,050 | $187.50/guest |