$30,000 Wedding Budget Calculator
Plan a $30k wedding budget, see per-guest pressure instantly and keep vendor quote drift visible.
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Verified national average
The starting total is a sourced national average, not a local quote. Adjust it for your venue, guest count and local prices.
Source: The Knot Real Weddings Study 2026 (2026-06-24)
Last reviewed: . Planning reference only, not financial advice or a vendor quote.
Budget result
$30,000
$273 per guest to start. Allocation: 100%.
You're within budget — $0 left to allocate.
| Category | Percent | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venue | $9,000 | |
| Catering and bar | $7,200 | |
| Photo and video | $3,600 | |
| Attire and beauty | $2,400 | |
| Flowers and decor | $2,400 | |
| Music | $1,800 | |
| Stationery | $900 | |
| Transport | $900 | |
| Rings | $900 | |
| Contingency | $900 | |
| Remaining | $0 |
What this preset actually means
This preset starts with $30,000 for 110 guests, or about $273 per guest before real vendor quotes, tax, service fees and tips. The first category split is only a planning model; edit it as soon as deposits or minimums arrive.
| Default line | Percent | Starter amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venue | 30% | $9,000 |
| Catering and bar | 24% | $7,200 |
| Photo and video | 12% | $3,600 |
| Attire and beauty | 8% | $2,400 |
| Flowers and decor | 8% | $2,400 |
| Music | 6% | $1,800 |
Budget angle
At $30k, the risk is not one big line item — it is a dozen small upgrades that never get cut.
Protect first
These are the lines to protect before reallocating money elsewhere.
- A contingency line
- Vendor payment dates
- A clear must-have list
Cut first
These are easier to simplify before deposits, contracts or guest expectations lock in.
- Impulse decor add-ons
- Unneeded printed extras
- Overlapping coordinator/planner scopes
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FAQs
- Is $30,000 enough for a wedding?
$30,000 can work when guest count, venue, food and extras are chosen around that number from the start. It is not a vendor quote. - What should I do after the first budget draft?
Replace category estimates with real vendor quotes, then track deposits and due dates in the vendor manager. - Can I import a spreadsheet?
Yes. Export or import CSV categories so you can move between Weddenly and a spreadsheet without retyping everything.