Wedding Budget Calculator

Industry standards suggest allocating 35% to venue and rentals, 25% to catering and bar, 12% to photography and video, and the remaining 28% across entertainment, flowers, attire, stationery, rings, cake, and miscellaneous expenses. However, every wedding is unique—use our sliders to adjust based on your priorities.

Wedding budgets vary significantly based on location, guest count, and style. In the US, the average is around $30,000-$35,000, while in the UK it's approximately £18,000-£20,000. Use our calculator with your actual budget to see a realistic breakdown for your wedding.

This depends on your priorities. Your venue sets the stage for the entire day and often includes catering, making it the largest expense at 35%. Photography captures memories that last forever—couples who prioritize photos often allocate 12-15%. Consider what matters most to you as a couple.

The miscellaneous category (typically 1-5%) covers unexpected expenses, tips for vendors, marriage license fees, parking, welcome bags for guests, and any last-minute additions. It's wise to keep some budget flexible for surprises.

Start by setting a firm total budget before planning begins. Use this calculator to allocate amounts to each category, then track actual expenses as you book vendors. Consider using Amovera's full Budget Tracker to monitor spending, set payment reminders, and avoid going over budget.

Our calculator will show you if your allocations exceed or fall short of 100%. If you go over, you'll need to reduce spending in some areas or increase your total budget. If under, you can put the extra toward your priorities or keep it as a buffer.

Yes, completely free! You can enter any budget amount, adjust category percentages, view the visual breakdown, and download a PDF—all without creating an account. For more advanced tracking with expense management and vendor linking, check out our paid Budget Tracker feature.

This free calculator helps you plan your initial budget allocation. The paid Budget Tracker offers comprehensive expense management: track individual expenses, monitor payment status (planned/committed/paid), set due date reminders, attach documents, link vendors, and store everything securely in the cloud.