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Wedding Budget Breakdown Chart

A simple starting point for splitting a wedding budget by category. Reserve about 10% as contingency first, then allocate the rest like this.

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Suggested allocation

Venue & rentals
30%
Catering & drinks
25%
Photography & video
12%
Attire & beauty
8%
Entertainment
8%
Florals & decor
8%
Stationery & favors
3%
Transportation
3%
Miscellaneous
3%

Before you allocate

Contingency reserve
10% off the top

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This is an estimate, not a guarantee — counts and costs shift by region and season. For your exact numbers, use the Wedding Budget Calculator.