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How much does a wedding cost: every line in the budget

Couple sharing a quiet moment on their wedding day

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An honest warning first: there is no single number that applies to everyone. A wedding for forty people in a family garden and one for two hundred in a venue in August differ by a multiple, not a margin.

What can be done is to lay out every line that enters the budget, so none of them appears for the first time in the final month. All figures below are rough orientation estimates — for real numbers, always get quotes from specific suppliers in your area.

The biggest line: venue and catering

Food and drink per guest usually account for more than half of the total budget. That is why the guest count affects the price more than any other decision you will make.

The practical consequence: removing twenty people from the guest list saves more than negotiating every other line combined. The price per guest varies by region, by season, and by whether you are looking at a Saturday in high summer.

Other lines to count in

  • Photographer and videographer — one of the few items that stays with you forever, which is why it is the worst place to economize.
  • Music: band or DJ.
  • Dress, suit, alterations, shoes and jewelry.
  • Hair and make-up, including the trial.
  • Flowers and venue decor.
  • Cake and dessert table.
  • Invitations, seating chart and printed materials.
  • Rings.
  • Transport for the couple and guests.
  • Ceremony fees.
  • Honeymoon, if you are planning one.

The small things that break the budget

Big items get planned. Budgets are usually broken by the ones nobody wrote down.

  • Tips and gifts for staff, best man and bridesmaids.
  • Meals for suppliers who spend the entire day with you.
  • Overtime for the venue or the band, if the party runs long.
  • Travel and accommodation for suppliers from out of town.
  • Last-minute reprints when the guest list changes.
  • A contingency reserve. Ten percent of the total budget is a sensible cushion.

Where you can realistically save

Savings that do not reduce the experience almost always come from the same directions.

  • A date outside peak season or off a Saturday. The same venue in May, or on a Friday, is often noticeably cheaper.
  • A shorter guest list. The single most powerful lever in the whole budget.
  • Seasonal flowers instead of imported ones.
  • Decor you borrow or take over from someone who married recently.
  • Digital invitations for part of the list, printed ones for older relatives.
  • A shared gallery instead of additional visual services. Packages start at 14.99 euros and include the flyer design and print-ready file.

How to build a budget that holds

Start from the total you actually have, not from the wish list. Then allocate percentages: venue and catering, photography, clothing, music, decor, everything else.

After each supplier is booked, replace your estimate with the real price. That way you always see what is left, rather than what you assumed six months ago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest item in a wedding budget?

Food and drink per guest, which usually make up more than half the total. That is why the guest count drives the final price more than anything else.

How much contingency should you leave?

Around ten percent of the total budget. Something always comes up — an overtime hour, a reprint, or a last-minute change.

Is it worth economizing on photography?

It is the item that stays with you forever, so it is better to save elsewhere. Guest photos through a shared gallery are a good complement to a professional, but not a replacement.

The memories from your day do not have to be a big line in the budget. Packages start at 14.99 euros.

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