Wedding Cost Calculator

Estimate a realistic total wedding cost (low / typical / high) from your guests, region, and tier, plus a category breakdown.

All figures are 2025–2026 survey estimates — not a quote.

Your wedding

Hidden costs (service charges, gratuities, taxes) add ~9% (Zola).

Estimated total cost

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Per-guest cost (typical total ÷ guests)
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Category budget breakdown (typical)

Percentages are composite ranges from the 2026 Wedding Budget studies (The Knot / Zola / MyWeddingKit). Venue + catering dominate at ~40–50%.

Average vs. median — read this first

  • Average (The Knot/Zola 2026): ~$34,000–36,000
  • Median (what most couples actually spend): ~$18,000–25,000
  • Range: Low ~$18k · Typical ~$34k · High $80k+ (metro/luxury)

This is an estimate from national survey averages — not a quote. Always show the median alongside the average.

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