Wedding Budget Breakdown
The biggest part of your wedding budget will go toward venue space, hiring caterers for food and alcohol, and rentals like tables and chairs.
Sample Breakdown of Wedding Budget Percentages
Below see a sample breakdown of percentages from our data.
On Wedding Budgets
We cover everything on wedding budgets: typical breakdowns, top tips for making yours, and sample budgets.
Typical Inclusions in a Wedding Budget
The largest portion of your budget is typically dedicated to the venue and catering.
Expert Tips on Wedding Budget Allocation
Key expert tips to help allocate your wedding budget and avoid overspending.
Realistic Wedding Spending Guidelines
How much should you realistically spend on a wedding? More than 46% said that they can imagine a wedding for less than $5000.
Net Worth Allocation for Weddings
How much of your net worth should you spend on a wedding?
Guest List Considerations
Guest numbers help determine costs.
Gift Spending Recommendations
Base amount on reception cost per person.
Payment Tracking and Budgeting Tips
Use a planner to track payments and due dates.
Wedding Budget Determination Steps
Follow steps to determine wedding budget: Tally savings and family contributions.
Factors Influencing Wedding Expenses
Factors determining spend: Bride and bridesmaids pressures affect budget.
Wedding Costs Variability
Average wedding expenses vary widely based on location, venue, guest count and vision.
Saving Money Tips
Tricks to save money: Our society expects big weddings but most can’t afford a fortune.