Wedding Budget Planner
Know where your money goes before you spend it. Average UK costs for every wedding category, updated for 2026.
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Where the Money Goes
These percentages are a starting point. Shift budget between categories based on what matters most to you as a couple.
Venue & Catering
40% of budget £8,000-£16,000Includes venue hire, food, drink, and staffing. The single biggest outlay for most couples.
Photography & Video
10% of budget £1,800-£3,500A full-day photographer averages £1,500-£2,500. Add £800-£1,500 for a videographer.
Wedding Outfits
8% of budget £1,500-£3,000Bride and groom outfits, alterations, shoes, and accessories.
Flowers & Decor
8% of budget £1,200-£2,500Bouquets, buttonholes, table centres, ceremony arch, and additional decorations.
Entertainment
7% of budget £1,000-£2,500Live band, DJ, or both. Evening entertainment is often the most memorable part for guests.
Stationery
3% of budget £300-£800Save the dates, invitations, order of service, table plan, place cards, and thank-you cards.
Wedding Cake
3% of budget £350-£700A three-tier decorated cake from a specialist baker. Cupcake towers or dessert tables cost roughly the same.
Transport
3% of budget £400-£800Bridal car, guest shuttles if needed. Vintage cars cost more than modern vehicles.
Hair & Beauty
3% of budget £400-£800Hair styling and makeup for the bride, plus trials. Bridesmaids are usually extra.
Rings
3% of budget £500-£1,500Two wedding bands. Prices depend heavily on metal and design.
Contingency
7% of budget 5-10% of totalSet aside 5-10% for unexpected extras. Every wedding has them.
Other
5% of budget variesFavours, tips, honeymoon fund contributions, gifts for the wedding party, marriage licence.
Budget-Saving Tips
Choose an off-peak date
Friday and Sunday weddings save 20-30% on venue hire. November to March offers the biggest discounts.
Rethink the sit-down meal
BBQs, food trucks, and sharing platters can be half the cost of a formal three-course wedding breakfast.
Seasonal flowers only
In-season flowers cost a fraction of imported varieties. Ask your florist what grows naturally at your wedding time of year.
Keep the guest list tight
Each extra guest adds roughly £100-£150 in food, drink, and favours. A smaller wedding lets you spend more per head.
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