$5,000 Wedding Budget Calculator
Plan a tiny, low-stress wedding budget with editable categories and export.
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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
$5,000
$143 per guest to start. Allocation: 100%.
You're within budget — $0 left to allocate.
| Category | Percent | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venue | $1,500 | |
| Catering and bar | $1,200 | |
| Photo and video | $600 | |
| Attire and beauty | $400 | |
| Flowers and decor | $400 | |
| Music | $300 | |
| Stationery | $150 | |
| Transport | $150 | |
| Rings | $150 | |
| Contingency | $150 | |
| Remaining | $0 |
What this preset actually means
This preset starts with $5,000 for 35 guests, or about $143 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% | $1,500 |
| Catering and bar | 24% | $1,200 |
| Photo and video | 12% | $600 |
| Attire and beauty | 8% | $400 |
| Flowers and decor | 8% | $400 |
| Music | 6% | $300 |
Budget angle
A $5k wedding usually needs a small guest list, a simple venue and a tight food plan.
Protect first
These are the lines to protect before reallocating money elsewhere.
- Legal ceremony + simple meal
- One strong photo plan
- A clear guest cap
Cut first
These are easier to simplify before deposits, contracts or guest expectations lock in.
- Full open bar
- Large floral installs
- Multi-event stationery
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FAQs
- Is $5,000 enough for a wedding?
$5,000 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.