Wedding Budget Calculator
Enter your total budget and guest count, then adjust category estimates and expenses.
Free · No signup · Works in your browser
Category plan
Estimated
$0
Committed
$0
Remaining
$0
What wedding budget calculator helps you do
A wedding budget works best as a living plan. This calculator keeps estimates and actual amounts separate so a quote does not disappear into a single total.
Guest count changes food and venue costs quickly. Use the per-guest view to see the tradeoff before making commitments.
How it works
Set your ceiling
Start with the amount you can spend and a realistic guest count.
Allocate categories
Edit venue, food, attire, photography, and other estimates.
Track reality
Record actual costs and see committed, remaining, and per-guest figures.
Ways couples use this tool
Before contacting vendors
Get a category range that helps you ask better questions.
During planning
Compare quoted or paid costs against your original limit.
Wedding Budget Calculator: practical tips
Use the total as a ceiling, not a spending target. The category estimates form a plan; actual amounts show what you have committed or paid as quotes and deposits arrive.
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Build a first allocation
Enter your overall limit and guest count before adjusting venue, food, attire, photography, and other categories. Move money between categories to reflect what matters most to you.
02
Check the gap
Compare the sum of estimates with your ceiling, then compare actual amounts with those estimates. A category overrun may be manageable if another category still has room.
03
Use the per-guest view
When a venue or caterer quotes a price per person, change the guest count to see the effect on the broader plan. Keep taxes, service charges, and tips in mind when entering actual figures.
Make the result useful
- Leave room for taxes, tips, and unexpected costs.
- Update actual spending after every deposit.
- Check contracts before changing a vendor plan.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the category amounts?
Yes. Every estimate and actual amount can be edited.
Does this save our budget?
It saves locally in this browser so you can return later; you can clear it at any time.
What is the difference between estimated and actual costs?
Estimated costs are your planned amounts. Actual costs are figures you enter from quotes, contracts, deposits, or payments; keep your own convention consistent.
Can I take the budget to a spreadsheet?
Yes. Export a CSV with each category's estimated and actual amounts for further planning.