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Wedding Budget Builder

Enter total budget → get AI-allocated breakdown by category based on priorities. Drag sliders to reallocate. Shows 'if you spend X on venue, here's what's left for everything else.'

Wedding Budget Builder

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$5,000$200,000

Include everything: venue, food, attire, photos, the works

120
10350

The average US wedding has about 120-150 guests

Great news — here's a balanced plan that keeps a healthy buffer

Here's the thing

This allocation follows what most couples end up spending, but YOUR priorities matter most. If live music is your dream, pull from stationery and favors. Keep that contingency fund intact — 93% of couples go over budget without one.

Venue & Catering

$12,000

40% of budget — Includes reception site, food, and service staff

Photo & Video

$3,600

12% of budget — Photographer, videographer, and editing

Music & Entertainment

$2,400

8% of budget — DJ or band, sound equipment, lighting

Flowers & Decor

$2,400

8% of budget — Ceremony and reception florals, centerpieces, linens

Attire & Beauty

$2,400

8% of budget — Wedding dress/suit, alterations, hair, and makeup

Planner & Coordination

$1,800

6% of budget — Day-of coordinator or full planner

Invitations & Paper

$900

3% of budget — Save-the-dates, invites, programs, thank-you cards

Favors & Gifts

$900

3% of budget — Guest favors, wedding party gifts, parent gifts

Transportation

$600

2% of budget — Limo, shuttle, or rideshare for guests

Contingency Fund

$3,000

10% of budget — Buffer for surprises — trust us, you will need this

Estimated cost per guest

$100

Venue & catering portion divided by guest count

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