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Budget calculator

Public benchmarks · planner best practices

Total budget

$45,000

Guests

≈ $375/guest

Style

Wedding Planner AI insight

~$375/guest is a healthy standard budget. Most couples in this range over-spend on florals — consider reusing ceremony arrangements at the reception.

Suggested allocation

$45,000

Venue & rentals30%$13,500
Catering & bar22%$9,900
Photography & video12%$5,400
Florals & décor10%$4,500
Attire & beauty8%$3,600
Music & entertainment7%$3,150
Stationery & favors4%$1,800
Cake & desserts3%$1,350
Buffer (smart!)4%$1,800

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