This comprehensive Wedding Budget Calculator is a self-contained tool that helps couples plan their perfect wedding while staying within their financial means. Designed with a clean, modern interface, it adapts to different wedding types, locations, and currencies to provide personalized budget recommendations.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Plan your perfect wedding with our comprehensive budget calculator. Get started by setting your total budget and wedding details below.
Wedding Details
Remaining: $0
Budget Allocation
Based on your wedding type and location, we’ve suggested typical budget allocations. Adjust as needed.
Customize every aspect of your wedding budget with detailed categories.
Budget Summary
Cost Breakdown
Budget Details
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Budget | $0 | 100% |
| Emergency Buffer | $0 | 0% |
| Total Cost | $0 | 0% |
Cost Per Guest
$0 per guest
Key Features:
- Global Compatibility: Works with multiple currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, INR, etc.) and adjusts for regional cost differences
- Wedding Type Customization: Tailors budget allocations for traditional, destination, elopement, and other wedding styles
- Dual Calculation Modes: Simple mode for quick planning and advanced mode for detailed breakdowns
- Visual Budget Tracking: Pie charts and progress bars help visualize your spending allocations
- Emergency Buffer: Automatically calculates a contingency fund (adjustable from 0-15%)
- Cost Per Guest: Calculates your per-person costs based on guest count
- Save & Export: Save your progress locally and print/export your budget plan
How to Use the Wedding Budget Calculator
1. Set Your Wedding Details
- Enter Your Total Budget: Input your overall wedding budget amount
- Select Currency: Choose your preferred currency from the dropdown
- Choose Wedding Type: Select the style that best matches your plans (traditional, destination, etc.)
- Enter Guest Count: Estimate how many guests you’ll be inviting
- Select Country/Region: Choose your wedding location for region-specific cost averages
- Set Emergency Buffer: Adjust the slider for your desired contingency percentage (recommended 5-10%)
2. Allocate Your Budget
Simple Mode (Default)
- The calculator automatically suggests percentage allocations based on your wedding type and location
- Adjust any category by dragging its slider left or right
- View the amount in your selected currency updates in real-time
Advanced Mode (Click “Advanced” tab)
- Provides more granular control with 25+ detailed categories
- Add custom categories for unique expenses with the “Add Custom Category” button
- Reset to default allocations at any time
3. Review Your Budget Summary
- Pie Chart: Visual representation of your budget allocations
- Detailed Breakdown: Table showing each category’s amount and percentage
- Cost Per Guest: See how your budget translates to per-person costs
- Remaining Budget: Track how much you have left after allocations
4. Save and Export
- Save Budget: Click “Save Budget” to store your plan in your browser’s local storage
- Print/Export: Use the “Print/Export” button to generate a printer-friendly version
- Clear All: Start fresh anytime by clearing all data
Tips for Effective Use
- Start with Realistic Numbers: Research average costs in your area before setting your total budget
- Prioritize What Matters Most: Adjust sliders to allocate more to your top priorities (venue, photography, etc.)
- Use the Emergency Buffer: Don’t set this to 0% – unexpected costs always arise
- Compare Modes: Start with Simple mode, then switch to Advanced to fine-tune specific categories
- Save Regularly: Your data won’t persist if you clear browser storage unless you save it
This calculator is completely self-contained – just paste the HTML into your website and it will work immediately without affecting your existing styles or requiring additional dependencies.