Wedding Budget Calculator

Plan your wedding budget with detailed category-wise breakdown for venue, catering, photography, and more. Supports traditional, modern, and destination weddings.

About This Calculator

Planning a wedding involves managing multiple expenses across various categories. Our wedding budget calculator helps you allocate your budget effectively across different wedding elements based on wedding type and guest count.

The calculator provides realistic budget distribution percentages for different wedding styles, helping you prioritize spending and avoid budget overruns.

Wedding Types:

  • Traditional Wedding: Focus on catering and venue with traditional elements
  • Modern Wedding: Emphasis on venue and decoration with contemporary style
  • Destination Wedding: Higher venue costs with travel and accommodation

Budget Categories:

  • Venue: 25-35% of total budget
  • Catering: 20-30% of total budget
  • Photography: 8-15% of total budget
  • Decoration: 10-15% of total budget
  • Clothing & Jewelry: 10-15% of total budget
  • Music & Entertainment: 3-5% of total budget

Cost Factors:

  • Guest Count: Major factor in catering and venue costs
  • City Tier: Metro cities cost 30-50% more than smaller cities
  • Season: Peak season (Nov-Feb) costs 20-30% more
  • Day of Week: Weekend weddings cost more than weekdays

Money-Saving Tips:

  • Book venues and vendors 6-12 months in advance
  • Consider off-season dates for better rates
  • Compare multiple vendors for each category
  • Keep 10-15% buffer for unexpected expenses
  • Prioritize spending on most important elements

Features:

  • Category-wise budget breakdown
  • Wedding type-specific distributions
  • Cost per guest calculation
  • Visual budget allocation chart
  • Wedding planning tips and recommendations