Wedding Budget Calculator

Category shares: The Knot (2026)

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Cost per guest

$250
Venue and rentals (29%)
$8,700
Catering, cake, and drinks (24%)
$7,200
Photography and videography (10%)
$3,000
Flowers and decor (9%)
$2,700
Music (6%)
$1,800
Attire and beauty (6%)
$1,800
Rings (5%)
$1,500
Planner (5%)
$1,500
Guest entertainment (3%)
$900
Transportation (2%)
$600
Stationery (1%)
$300
Officiant (1%)
$300
Buffer (separate) (5%)
$1,500
  • Venue and rentals29%
  • Catering, cake, and drinks24%
  • Photography and videography10%
  • Flowers and decor9%
  • Music6%
  • Attire and beauty6%
  • Rings5%
  • Planner5%
  • Guest entertainment3%
  • Transportation2%
  • Stationery1%
  • Officiant1%
  • Buffer (separate)5%

by Calculyn