Instructions for Using the Wedding Budget Calculator

Step 1: Enter Your Total Budget

Find the total budget input box at the top of the page.

 Start by entering the total budget you have allocated for your wedding in the provided input field. This represents the maximum amount you’re willing to spend on your wedding expenses.

Enter the amount you have allocated for your wedding.

• • Example: If your total budget is $20,000, type 20000 in the input box.

Number of Guests

Input the number of guests you plan to invite to your wedding. This helps in calculating the average cost per guest based on your total expenses.

Step 2: Add Your Expenses

Scroll through the expense categories listed in the table. For each item you need to budget for, enter the estimated cost in the corresponding input field under the “Cost” column. As you input costs, the calculator will automatically update the total expenses and remaining budget.

1. Go through each section (Ceremony, Reception, Photography/Videography, Stationery/Paper Goods).
2. For each item, enter the estimated cost.
   • Example:
     • Under Ceremony:
       • Venue: $1,500
       • Marriage License: $100
       • Officiant Fees: $200
       • Flower Girl: $50
     • Under Reception:
       • Venue: $3,000
       • Flowers: $500
       • Guestbook: $30
       • Wedding Favors: $200

Remove Items

If you make a mistake or decide to remove an item from your budget, simply click the “Remove” button next to the corresponding expense row. This will adjust your total expenses and remaining budget accordingly.

Step 3: Review Your Expenses

1. The calculator will automatically total your expenses.
2. Review the total expenses displayed.

Step 4: Calculate Remaining Budget

Once you’ve entered your total budget and expenses, the calculator will display the total budget, total expenses incurred, remaining budget, and the average cost per guest based on the number of guests you’ve entered.

1. The remaining budget will be calculated automatically as you enter your expenses.
2. Review the remaining budget displayed.

Use the Average Cost per Guest

The average cost per guest helps you understand how much, on average, you’re spending per person invited to your wedding. This can be a helpful metric for budgeting and making adjustments to your spending priorities.

Feel free to adjust your expenses and budget allocations as needed until you’re comfortable with your wedding budget. The calculator is designed to help you stay organized and make informed decisions throughout the planning process.

Step 5: Reset the Calculator

If you need to start over or make significant changes, you can click the “Reset” button at the bottom of the calculator. This will clear all input fields and reset the total and remaining budget values.

1. If you need to start over, click the “Reset” button.
2. All inputs will be cleared, and you can enter new values.