Wedding budget calculator

Estimate your wedding budget together, without the overwhelm.

Use this wedding budget calculator to get a realistic starting range, see where the money usually goes, and keep both of you aligned before you start booking vendors.

A quick planning estimate — not a quote. Adjust it inside PlanWed as you decide what matters most.

Quick wedding budget estimate

Choose your guest count, wedding style, and cost level to see a realistic planning range.

Estimated total budget
€18,000 – €22,000
Based on 80 guests, a classic wedding, and a standard cost market.
€250Estimated per guest
€11,000Venue + food + drink
€2,000Recommended buffer
Budget breakdown

See where the budget usually goes.

This breakdown follows the categories couples already use inside PlanWed: venue, food and beverages, entertainment, decorations, outfits, stationery, jewelry, and a buffer for everything else.

A calmer way to set your number

Most couples do not need the perfect number on day one. They need a realistic number they can discuss, adjust, and track together.

Start with a ceiling, not a dream total Pick the highest number you can afford before you book anything. Then decide what matters most.
Expect venue and catering to dominate These are usually the largest costs and the hardest to shrink later.
Leave room for surprises A buffer helps protect you from guest list creep, upgrades, and last-minute purchases.
Why PlanWed

A budget estimate is more useful when it connects to the rest of your wedding plan.

PlanWed is not just a calculator. It gives couples one place to track payments, stay aligned, and keep budget decisions connected to guests, RSVPs, and the rest of the plan.

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Track every payment clearly

Move from estimate to real budget categories, deposits, due dates, and totals in one place.

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Stay aligned with your partner

Make budget decisions together instead of losing context across notes, messages, and spreadsheets.

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Connect budget to guest reality

Guest count is one of the biggest cost drivers. PlanWed keeps those decisions connected.

FAQ

Common wedding budget questions

How accurate is this wedding budget calculator?

It is a planning estimate, not a vendor quote. Use it to get your first realistic range, then refine it once you start collecting real prices.

What affects the estimate most?

Guest count, venue and catering level, entertainment choices, attire, and local market costs usually have the biggest impact.

What should I track after I get my estimate?

Start with venue, catering, entertainment, decorations, attire, stationery, jewelry, and a healthy buffer for the unexpected.

Next planning step

Once you know the number, connect it to the guest workflow.

Budget is easier to control when guest count, RSVP replies, and seating decisions all live in the same place.

Best next step

Build your guest list

Guest count is one of the biggest cost drivers. Start tracking names, groups, and plus-ones in one shared workflow.

After invites go out

Collect RSVPs without losing context

Track accepted guests, meal choices, and follow-ups so your real budget becomes clearer as replies come in.

Turn your estimate into a real budget you can track.

Start with your number, organize your categories, and keep every payment visible in PlanWed.

Start tracking your budget free