Budget calculator
Set your total budget and guest count, slide each category, and see dollar amounts update instantly — compared to typical costs in your city.
Detecting your city… · 120 guests
Typical wedding here for your guest count: $34,709(≈ $289/guest)
Your $32,000 budget is $2,709 (8%) below average in typical U.S. weddings.
Benchmarks reflect published metro wedding averages (ceremony + reception), scaled to your guest count. Category averages use typical vendor shares for a full wedding.
≈ $267 per guest · $27,200 allocated of $32,000 · $4,800 unallocated
Selected services: $910 above average
Attire & Beauty
Avg $1,834 · +66
5.9%
Catering
Avg $7,516 · +184
24.1%
Flowers & Decor
Avg $2,162 · +38
6.9%
Miscellaneous
Avg $1,234 · +66
4.1%
Music & Entertainment
Avg $1,842 · +58
5.9%
Photography
Avg $2,757 · +143
9.1%
Stationery & Favors
Avg $934 · +66
3.1%
Venue
Avg $8,011 · +289
25.9%