Wedding Budget Calculator
Plan your dream wedding with our comprehensive budget calculator. Track expenses, get recommendations, create savings timeline, and customize categories to fit your unique needs.
Wedding Budget Analysis
Budget Summary:
Visual Budget Breakdown
Savings Timeline Calculator
Savings Timeline Analysis
Timeline to Goal
Smart Budget Recommendations
Enter your budget details in the Budget Calculator tab to get personalized recommendations.
Money-Saving Tips
- Consider off-season dates (November-March) for 10-20% savings
- Choose weekday weddings for significant venue discounts
- Limit guest list – each guest typically costs 20-30% of your per-person budget
- DIY decorations and favors can save 30-50% on those categories
- Book vendors 12+ months in advance for better rates
- Consider brunch or lunch receptions instead of dinner
- Use seasonal flowers and local vendors
- Opt for digital invitations to save on stationery costs
Hidden Costs to Consider
- Gratuities for vendors (typically 15-20% of service cost)
- Marriage license and officiant fees
- Wedding insurance (recommended for larger budgets)
- Alterations for wedding attire
- Overtime charges for vendors
- Tax and service charges (often 18-25% additional)
- Transportation for wedding party
- Day-of coordination if not included in venue
About
Our Wedding Budget Calculator provides comprehensive wedding planning tools with custom categories, smart recommendations, savings timeline, and detailed analytics to help you plan your perfect day within budget.
Features
Custom categories, budget recommendations, priority setting, savings timeline, visual breakdowns, export options, and intelligent cost analysis based on location and style preferences.
Smart Tools
Automated budget allocation, real-time percentage tracking, cost-per-guest analysis, savings goal calculator, and personalized recommendations based on your wedding style and location.
Benefits
Stay organized with custom categories, make informed decisions with smart recommendations, track progress with timeline tools, and export your budget plan for easy sharing with vendors and family.
Setup Your Budget
Enter your total budget, guest count, location, and wedding style. Add custom categories specific to your needs for complete budget tracking.
Get Smart Recommendations
Receive personalized budget allocations based on your style and location. Set priorities and get money-saving tips tailored to your preferences.
Track & Plan
Monitor spending with visual breakdowns, calculate savings timeline, and export your budget plan. Stay on track with real-time updates and analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions – Wedding Budget Calculator
Click the “Add Custom Category” button in the budget section. Enter your category name and icon, then allocate your budget. Custom categories can be removed anytime by clicking the X button.
Recommendations are based on your wedding style, location, guest count, and industry standards. Urban weddings typically cost more than rural ones, and luxury styles require different allocations than casual celebrations.
Enter your current savings and monthly capacity. The calculator shows how long it will take to reach your budget goal and provides milestone targets to keep you on track.
Yes! Export your budget as PDF for sharing or Excel for detailed tracking. You can also save your budget plan to revisit and modify later.
Our recommendations are based on industry data and thousands of real weddings. They serve as guidelines – adjust percentages based on your personal priorities and regional cost differences.
The calculator shows real-time budget status. If you exceed in high-priority categories, consider reducing lower-priority ones or increasing your total budget. The visual breakdown helps identify areas for adjustment.