How Much Will Your Wedding Cost?
Enter your guest count, catering, venue, photography, and extras to see your total wedding cost and all-in price per guest.
The average US wedding costs $33,000 — guest count is the single biggest lever on your budget.
$33K
average cost of a US wedding in 2025 according to The Knot
40%
of total wedding spend typically goes to catering alone
$210
average all-in cost per wedding guest across the US
Plan your wedding budget wisely
Guest count drives everything
More than any other factor, the number of guests determines your total spend. Each additional guest adds catering, seating, favours, and venue capacity costs. Cutting your list from 120 to 80 can save $8,000–$15,000 without touching any other budget line.
Photography is a one-time investment
Unlike catering or florals, wedding photos last a lifetime. Many couples who cut photography costs regret it later. If you need to save money, reducing the videographer (keeping the photographer) is often the better trade-off.
Off-peak dates can halve venue costs
Saturday summer weddings command a premium. The same venue on a Friday in November or January can cost 30–50% less. Some venues also offer weekday packages that dramatically reduce hire fees — worth asking before booking.
How the Wedding Cost Calculator Works
Enter the number of guests, your per-person catering cost, venue hire fee, photography budget, and any other costs (florals, cake, stationery, hair and makeup). The calculator totals all categories and divides by your guest count to show the all-in cost per head.
Use this as a planning tool — adjust the sliders to see how reducing guest numbers or venue spend changes your total. The per-guest figure is particularly useful when comparing venue packages that include catering versus those that don't.