Wedding Budget Planner
Allocate your wedding budget across major categories using standard percentage guidelines.
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
Wedding Budget Allocation
Industry guidelines suggest standard percentage allocations for major wedding categories.
Standard Breakdown
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.
Example Calculation
A $30,000 wedding with 120 guests.
- 01Venue & reception = $30,000 x 45% = $13,500
- 02Photography = $30,000 x 12% = $3,600
- 03Attire = $30,000 x 10% = $3,000
- 04Flowers = $30,000 x 8% = $2,400
- 05Cost per guest = $30,000 / 120 = $250
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