Planning a wedding is both exciting and overwhelming. With the average American wedding costing $33,000 and 85% of couples exceeding their original budget, having the right tools at your disposal isn't just helpful—it's essential for keeping your finances on track while still creating your dream celebration.
Wedding planning involves hundreds of decisions, from big choices like venue and catering to smaller details like how much alcohol to buy or how much to tip your vendors. Each decision has financial implications, and small miscalculations can quickly add up to thousands of dollars in unexpected expenses.
That's where our free wedding calculators come in. We've built a comprehensive suite of planning tools designed to take the guesswork out of wedding budgeting:
Whether you're just starting to plan your wedding or you're deep in the details, our calculators help you make informed decisions at every step. From allocating your overall budget across categories to figuring out exactly how many bottles of wine you need for your reception, we've got you covered.
Plan and allocate your wedding budget with precision
The essential starting point for wedding planning. Enter your total budget and our calculator automatically allocates funds across all major wedding categories using industry-standard percentages. Customize any category to match your priorities—whether you want to splurge on photography or save on flowers.
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Wedding costs vary dramatically by location. A wedding in New Jersey costs nearly triple what it would in Utah. Our state-by-state calculator shows you average costs in your state, broken down by category, so you can set realistic expectations and compare to the national average.
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Your guest count is the biggest driver of wedding costs. This calculator shows you exactly how each additional guest affects your budget, from catering costs to venue requirements. See the true cost per guest and make informed decisions about your invite list.
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Running out of drinks at your wedding is a nightmare. Running way over on your bar budget is another. Our alcohol calculator finds the sweet spot, telling you exactly how many bottles of wine, cases of beer, and bottles of liquor you need based on your guest count, reception length, and drinking preferences.
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Wondering how many tables you need or what size venue to book? Enter your guest count and table preferences to get exact numbers for round tables, rectangular tables, and the total square footage required. Never book a venue too small (or too large) again.
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Catering typically accounts for 30-40% of your wedding budget. Our catering calculator estimates costs based on your guest count, meal style (buffet, plated, or stations), and price tier. Get realistic estimates for your area and meal preferences.
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Vendor tipping is one of the most confusing parts of wedding planning. Who do you tip? How much? Our tip calculator covers all wedding vendors—caterers, bartenders, photographers, DJs, coordinators, hair and makeup artists, and more—with recommended amounts based on your vendor costs.
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You don't need one invitation per guest—couples and families share invitations. Our calculator determines exactly how many invitations to order based on your guest list composition, plus recommended extras for mistakes, keepsakes, and last-minute additions.
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Photographers charge by the hour, but how many hours do you actually need? This calculator walks through each phase of your wedding day—getting ready, first look, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception—to determine the ideal photography coverage for your timeline.
Use CalculatorBegin with our Wedding Budget Calculator to establish your total budget and see how funds should be allocated across categories. This gives you a realistic framework before diving into specifics.
Use the Guest List Calculator to understand how your invite list affects costs. Remember that each guest typically adds $150-300 to your total budget through food, drinks, and other per-person costs.
With your guest count set, use our reception calculators for alcohol, seating, and catering. These tools help you order the right quantities and avoid waste or shortages.
Use our tip calculator before your wedding day so you have cash envelopes ready. Use the invitation calculator when ordering stationery. These details are easy to overlook but important to get right.
Use our Cost by State calculator to see how your plans compare to local averages. This helps you identify areas where you might be overspending or where you have room to splurge.