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Wedding Budget Calculator
Pre-filled with national average costs. Drag the sliders to match your plans, then export your personalized budget as a PDF.
Budget Categories
Venue & Catering— Ceremony + reception venue, food & bar
$12,000
$500$50,000
Photography & Video— Photographer, videographer, albums
$3,500
$500$15,000
Flowers & Décor— Bouquets, centerpieces, ceremony florals
$2,500
$200$15,000
Music & Entertainment— DJ, band, ceremony musician
$2,000
$300$10,000
Wedding Attire— Dress/suit, alterations, accessories
$2,000
$300$15,000
Wedding Cake— Wedding & groom's cake, dessert bar
$700
$100$3,000
Hair & Makeup— Bridal party hair and makeup
$800
$100$3,000
Invitations & Stationery— Save the dates, invitations, programs
$600
$50$3,000
Wedding Rings— Both wedding bands
$1,500
$200$10,000
Transportation— Limo, shuttle, getaway car
$800
$100$5,000
Honeymoon— Travel, accommodation, activities
$5,000
$500$30,000
Officiant & Ceremony— Officiant fee, marriage license
$400
$50$2,000
Rehearsal Dinner— Venue, food & drinks for rehearsal
$1,500
$200$8,000
Favors & Gifts— Guest favors, bridal party gifts
$600
$0$3,000
Miscellaneous & Tips— Gratuities, unexpected costs, extras
$800
$0$5,000
Your Total Budget
$34,700
$300 below the national average
Top 5 Expenses
Venue & Catering35%
Honeymoon14%
Photography & Video10%
Flowers & Décor7%
Music & Entertainment6%
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