Wedding budget calculator
Turn a total wedding budget into an editable category plan and see the per-guest budget before you talk to vendors.
- Editable category percentages
- Per-guest budget estimate
- Location and style adjustment
Formula and method
Budget allocation method
category amount = adjusted budget × category percent ÷ total percentThe calculator applies simple style and location factors, then allocates the adjusted budget across editable categories.
Per-guest budget is total adjusted budget divided by guest count.
Assumptions
- Percentages are planning defaults, not vendor pricing.
- Style and location adjust the budget for scenario planning.
- If percentages do not total 100%, the calculator scales them proportionally.
Practical examples
Standard city wedding
$25,000 budget, 80 guests
About $313 per guest before vendor-specific quotesSmaller simple wedding
$9,000 budget, 35 guests, simple style
A leaner category mix with a visible bufferFAQ
Are these real vendor prices?
No. This is a planning allocation tool. Replace percentages and prices with quotes as you collect them.
Can I edit every category?
Yes. Category percentages are editable, and the calculator scales them if they do not sum to 100%.
Why include an emergency buffer?
Small extras, delivery, overtime, alterations, and tips can add up quickly.
What is a tight per-guest budget?
It depends on the market, but the calculator flags very low per-guest budgets so you can review scope early.