Plan your wedding budget with suggested allocations by category. Enter your total budget and adjust to match your priorities.
📅 Choose off-peak
Friday or Sunday weddings, or winter months, can reduce venue costs by 20–40%. Venues charge a premium for peak Saturday summer slots.📸 Book photographer early
Photography is one area not to cut — great photographers book 12–18 months ahead. Get quotes early and prioritise this in your budget.🍽️ Reduce guest count
The single biggest driver of cost is headcount. Cutting 20 guests can save thousands across catering, venue capacity, and favours.💐 Seasonal flowers
Flowers in season cost a fraction of out-of-season varieties. Work with your florist on what's naturally available on your date.🎂 Wedding cake alternatives
A tiered cake for photos plus a sheet cake for cutting is a classic cost-saver. Dessert tables, doughnut walls, or cheese towers are popular alternatives.🎵 Live music vs DJ
Live bands are expensive. Consider a DJ for the evening reception and live musicians only for the ceremony — a great middle ground.