Wedding Budget Planer

Allocate your wedding budget across venue, photography, attire, and more. See cost per guest und category breakdowns.

USD

Venue & Reception (45%)

$13,500

Photography & Video (12%)$3,600
Attire & Beauty (10%)$3,000
Flowers & Decor (8%)$2,400
Cost per Guest$250

Venue & Reception (45%) vs Total Wedding Budget

Formel

## Wedding Budget Allocation Industry guidelines suggest standard percentage allocations for major wedding categories. ### Standard Breakdown - **Venue & Reception**: 45% (catering, bar, rentals) - **Photography & Video**: 12% - **Attire & Beauty**: 10% - **Flowers & Decor**: 8% - **Music/Entertainment**: 8% - **Planning/Stationery**: 7% - **Contingency**: 10% These are starting points. Adjust based on your priorities. The biggest budget lever is guest count, as food and beverage are the largest single expense.

Lösungsbeispiel

A $30,000 wedding with 120 guests.

  1. 01Venue & reception = $30,000 x 45% = $13,500
  2. 02Photography = $30,000 x 12% = $3,600
  3. 03Attire = $30,000 x 10% = $3,000
  4. 04Flowers = $30,000 x 8% = $2,400
  5. 05Cost per guest = $30,000 / 120 = $250