Wedding Budget Split Calculator
Fill in the values and the answer updates as you type.
How the Wedding Budget Split Calculator works
The contingency reserve is taken off the top, and what is left is split into six groups using common planning shares: 48% for venue and catering, 12% for photo and video, 10% for flowers and decor, 10% for music and entertainment, 8% for attire and beauty, and 12% for stationery, favors, and everything else. These shares are a starting point, not a rule. Move money toward what matters most to you and away from what does not, and keep the total the same. Cost per guest = total budget ÷ guest count, which shows how fast the bill grows with each extra invitation. Example: with Total wedding budget 30000 $, Number of guests 100, and Contingency reserve held back 5 %, the result is Venue and catering (48%) = $13,680; Photo and video (12%) = $3,420; Flowers and decor (10%) = $2,850.
Inputs and results
The Wedding Budget Split Calculator takes 3 inputs and gives 8 results.
What you enter
- Total wedding budget ($) — starts at 30000.
- Number of guests — starts at 100.
- Contingency reserve held back (%) — starts at 5.
What you get
- Venue and catering (48%)
- Photo and video (12%)
- Flowers and decor (10%)
- Music and entertainment (10%)
- Attire and beauty (8%)
- Stationery, favors, and other (12%)
- Contingency reserve
- Total budget per guest
Example: Wedding Budget Split Calculator with the starting values
With total wedding budget 30000 $, number of guests 100 and contingency reserve held back 5 %, the calculator returns:
| Venue and catering (48%) | $13,680 |
|---|---|
| Photo and video (12%) | $3,420 |
| Flowers and decor (10%) | $2,850 |
| Music and entertainment (10%) | $2,850 |
| Attire and beauty (8%) | $2,280 |
| Stationery, favors, and other (12%) | $3,420 |
| Contingency reserve | $1,500 |
| Total budget per guest | $300 |
Change any value above and the results update straight away.
Wedding Budget Split Calculator FAQ
How do I use the Wedding Budget Split Calculator?
Enter total wedding budget, number of guests and contingency reserve held back in the fields, then read venue and catering (48%), photo and video (12%), flowers and decor (10%) and music and entertainment (10%) in the result panel. The answer updates as you type, and you can press Calculate or Enter to refresh it. Use “Copy link” to share your exact numbers with someone else.
What does the Wedding Budget Split Calculator calculate?
Split a total wedding budget into common spending groups. It returns venue and catering (48%), photo and video (12%), flowers and decor (10%) and music and entertainment (10%) from the 3 values you provide.
What values does the Wedding Budget Split Calculator start with?
It opens with total wedding budget 30000 $, number of guests 100 and contingency reserve held back 5 % so you can see a working result straight away. Replace them with your own numbers, or press Reset to return to these starting values.
Is the Wedding Budget Split Calculator free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to or stored on our servers. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Can I rely on the Wedding Budget Split Calculator for important decisions?
Treat the result as a well-rounded estimate. Real situations often have details a general calculator cannot know, so confirm important decisions with a qualified professional. See the Disclaimer for more.