Prioritize the big three
Venue, food, and photography usually dominate event budgets.
Event Budget Calculator
Plan venue, food, and services—and see if you’re under or over budget.
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Total event cost
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Average cost per guest
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Food & beverage total
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Venue & services total
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Remaining under budget
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Amount over budget
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How to use this event budget calculator
Enter your guest count, then add costs for venue, catering, drinks, decorations, entertainment, photography, invitations, rentals, transportation, and extras.
Results update instantly with your total, average per guest, food & beverage, and venue & services. Add an optional overall budget to see how much you have left—or how far over you are.
Empty fields count as zero. Use Reset anytime to clear the form and start over.
Helpful tips
Confirm guest count early
Catering minimums and seating plans depend on solid RSVPs.
Keep a contingency
Set aside 5–10% for last-minute needs.
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