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The single most important number in your budget. Enter your total spend and guest count to see what each guest actually costs — and where trimming the list saves you the most.
Total budget
$40,000
Guests
Cost per guest
$333
Cut 10 guests and you save ~$3,330.
Typical US per-guest spend runs $200–$500 depending on region and style. NYC/SF/LA weddings routinely hit $600+ per guest. Rural and small-town weddings often land under $200.
Cutting 10 guests almost always saves more than any other line item — it compounds across catering, bar, rentals, stationery, and favors.