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Where should your wedding budget go?
Enter your total and your guest count. You'll see a typical split across fifteen categories, what each one costs per guest, and what changes when you leave one out.
Your budget
$30,000
Per guest
$300
Untick anything you don't need - its share goes to the rest.
Track every quote, deposit and due date against this budget - free, with reminders before each payment.
Start my budgetBudget tips
- Catering and the venue usually take 40-45% of the budget together, and both grow with every guest - the guest list is your biggest lever.
- Keep 5-10% aside for the costs nobody quotes: service charges, tips, taxes, overtime and the last-minute extras.
- Ask every vendor for the total with taxes and fees included, and when each payment is due.
- Decide your three priorities together - photos, food, music, a dress - and spend more there and less everywhere else.
- Count the guests before you book the venue: a room for 150 costs more even if only 90 come.
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Where do these percentages come from?
They're the typical shares of a mid-range wedding: catering and the venue take the most, followed by photography, flowers, music and attire. They're a starting point, not a rule - adjust to what matters to you.
How much does a wedding cost per guest?
Divide your total by your guest count - the calculator shows it above. Food, drink, rentals and stationery grow with every guest, so cutting ten guests saves more than most other changes.
What if we don't need a category?
Untick it. Its share is spread over the categories you keep, in the same proportions.
Can I save my budget?
Yes - start a free BrideSpark wedding and your budget starts with these same categories. Then add real quotes, deposits and due dates, and get a reminder before each payment.
Is the calculator free to put on my website?
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