Wedding & Event
Budget Calculator
Set a total and split it into categories, or estimate your cost from guest count and city. No account, no email, nothing ever sent to a server.
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Everything you enter is encoded directly into the page URL — nothing is sent to, or stored on, any server. Bookmark the link or use "Copy private link" below to save your plan; opening that link rebuilds your exact numbers, on any device, with no login. There's no account to create because there's nothing to sync.
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Budget breakdown
100%Hidden-cost checklist
Tick anything that applies — each adds an estimated line on top of your budget above.
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These are planning estimates based on typical ranges, not vendor quotes — actual pricing varies by city, season, and vendor. Not financial advice.
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Pick a mode: set a total budget and we split it into categories using a Western single-event profile or an Indian multi-event profile, or estimate your cost from your guest count, city tier, and style, using a per-guest baseline researched separately for each currency — never a naive currency conversion of a single table.
Editing any category redistributes the difference proportionally across every other unlocked category, so the breakdown always totals exactly 100%. Lock a category first if you don't want it touched by other edits — the deposit you've already paid a venue, for instance, shouldn't move just because you adjusted the flowers budget.
Every number lives in the page URL, not on a server. Nothing is saved, logged, or synced anywhere — the link itself is the save file.
Quick reference tables
Average wedding cost by country, 2026
| Country | Typical range (100–150 guests, moderate style) |
|---|---|
| India (Metro) | ₹35L – ₹70L |
| United States | $22,000 – $40,000 |
| United Kingdom | £18,000 – £32,000 |
| Australia | A$31,000 – A$56,000 |
| UAE | AED 82,000 – AED 150,000 |
Representative estimates, not quotes — use the calculator above for your exact guest count and city tier.
Western wedding budget breakdown, by percentage
| Category | % of budget |
|---|---|
| Venue & catering | 40% |
| Photography & video | 12% |
| Flowers & decor | 9% |
| Music & entertainment | 8% |
| Attire, hair & beauty | 7% |
| Contingency | 7% |
| Planner | 5% |
| Rings | 3% |
| Transport | 3% |
| Stationery & invites / Cake / Gifts & favours | 2% each |
Indian wedding budget breakdown, by percentage
| Category | % of budget |
|---|---|
| Venue & catering (all events) | 40% |
| Jewellery | 12% |
| Decor & floral | 10% |
| Attire & trousseau | 8% |
| Photography & video | 8% |
| Entertainment & DJ | 5% |
| Guest hospitality & accommodation | 5% |
| Gifts & shagun | 3% |
| Rituals, pandit & ceremony | 3% |
| Contingency | 3% |
| Transport & baraat | 2% |
| Invitations | 1% |
Both defaults are starting points — every category is editable and lockable in the calculator above.
Indian per-plate catering cost guide
| City tier | Budget-conscious | Moderate | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹900–1,200 | ₹1,500–2,200 | ₹2,800–4,000 | ₹5,000+ |
| Tier 2 | ₹550–750 | ₹950–1,400 | ₹1,800–2,600 | ₹3,200+ |
| Tier 3 | ₹350–500 | ₹650–950 | ₹1,200–1,800 | ₹2,200+ |
Per plate, vegetarian buffet, excluding service charge and GST. Use the per-plate field in Fine-tune above to convert this straight into your catering percentage.
The hidden-cost checklist, explained
Taxes/GST, service charge, and gratuities alone typically add 15–20% on top of a quoted vendor price — the single most common reason a wedding budget runs over isn't any one category, it's this addendum being forgotten entirely. Delivery and setup fees, overtime charges past a contracted end time, and vendor meals are the next most commonly missed. Tick whichever apply in the calculator above and they're added as a separate line, not blended into your category percentages, so you can see exactly what they cost.
How to cut a budget without cutting the guest list
Guest count is the single biggest lever — see the live callout in the calculator above — but it isn't the only one. A Friday or Sunday date, an off-season month, a brunch or lunch reception instead of evening dinner, and a shorter open bar window all cut cost without touching who's invited. Buffet or family-style service instead of a fully plated meal reduces both catering and staffing cost. For the Indian multi-event layer, combining Mehendi and Sangeet into one evening, or moving one function to a home or family venue instead of a paid one, are the two highest-impact single changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is this wedding budget calculator really free, with no signup?
Yes — every feature, including the CSV and text export, works with no account, no email, and nothing sent to a server. Your numbers are encoded directly in the page URL; bookmark or share that link to come back to your exact plan.
How much does the average wedding cost in 2026?
It varies enormously by city and guest count — a Metro Indian wedding for 200 guests at a moderate style runs roughly ₹6-10 lakh, while the same guest count in a major US city runs $22,000-$40,000. Use the "Estimate my cost" mode above with your own guest count and city tier for a number that actually applies to you.
What is the standard wedding budget percentage breakdown?
For a single-event Western wedding: venue and catering 40%, photography and video 12%, flowers and decor 9%, music and entertainment 8%, attire 7%, contingency 7%, with the rest split across planner, rings, transport, stationery, cake, and favours. Indian multi-event weddings redistribute jewellery in at 12% and split catering and decor across every function. Both are fully editable above.
How much should I budget per guest for catering?
Enter your per-plate catering cost directly in Fine-tune above and it overrides the catering percentage automatically, recalculating the rest of your breakdown around it — this is usually more accurate than working from a percentage for Indian weddings, where catering is quoted per plate.
What is the single best way to cut a wedding budget?
Cutting the guest list. It reduces catering, hospitality, favours, and stationery all at once — the calculator above shows a live "cutting 25 guests frees up ₹X" figure so you can see the exact impact before deciding anything.
What hidden wedding costs do people forget to budget for?
Taxes and GST, service charge, and gratuities typically add 15-20% on top of quoted vendor prices. Overtime fees, delivery and setup charges, alterations, and vendor meals are the next most commonly missed. Tick whichever apply in the hidden-cost checklist above and they’re added as a clearly separate line.
How do I split a wedding budget between families?
Set each contributor’s percentage in Fine-tune above — bride’s side, groom’s side, couple, or a custom split — and every category amount is automatically broken down into what each contributor owes.
How much should I save per month for my wedding?
Enter the months remaining until your event in Fine-tune above; the savings plan divides what’s still needed (your total minus anything already spent) evenly across those months, alongside a typical vendor deposit schedule so you know when larger lump sums are due.