This planner distributes a total wedding budget across major categories using percentages you control. It is designed for couples and coordinators who need to test tradeoffs before signing contracts.
The balance line immediately reveals whether the category percentages leave money unassigned or push the plan beyond the total budget.
1. Enter the baseline values
Replace the defaults with your current costs, quantities, or time period.
2. Keep units consistent
Use the units shown beside each field and enter percentages as whole percent values.
3. Review the live result
The calculator updates automatically after an input changes.
4. Check the breakdown
Use the detail rows to understand which inputs drive the total.
5. Test another scenario
Change one assumption at a time or use Reset to restore the starting values.
Category allocation = total wedding budget × category percentage
All values use the units shown in the input fields. The calculator applies the formula directly and rounds only for display.
The main figure is the calculated venue and catering allocation based on the current assumptions.
Percentages may total less or more than 100%; the balance line shows the remaining amount or overage.
Given: Sample values shown below.
Calculation: For a $30,000 budget with 45% assigned to venue and catering, the allocation is $13,500.
Result: The displayed result follows the same formula used by the calculator.
Use a realistic midpoint, then run a lower and higher scenario. The result is only as reliable as the assumptions entered.
Yes. A zero value excludes that component without stopping the calculation.
Real bills, prices, fees, and personal circumstances can change over time. Use the result as a planning estimate rather than a guaranteed quote.
The breakdown shows which parts of the formula contribute most. It can help you focus on the assumption that is worth verifying first.
No. Reset only restores the default values shown on this page; it does not save or transmit your entries.