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Wedding Budget Calculator
Plan your dream wedding without the money fights. Split costs fairly and track every dollar.
Wedding Details
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How will you split costs?
Split by Income
Recommended
60% / 40%
Fairly based on what you earn
Split 50/50
50% / 50%
Equal contribution regardless of income
Custom
50% / 50%
Set your own split ratio
Total Budget$30,000
$300 per guest
Couple's Share$30,000
After $0 family help
Partner 1's Share$18,000
60% of couple's share
Partner 2's Share$12,000
40% of couple's share
Budget Breakdown
Total$30,000
Venue & Catering
$13,500(45%)
Photography & Video
$3,600(12%)
Flowers & Decor
$3,000(10%)
Attire & Beauty
$2,400(8%)
Music & Entertainment
$2,400(8%)
Wedding Planner
$1,500(5%)
Rings
$900(3%)
Rehearsal Dinner
$900(3%)
Invitations & Paper
$600(2%)
Transportation
$600(2%)
Buffer / Misc
$600(2%)
Contribution vs. Income
Family Contributions
Budget Categories
| Category | % | Budget | Partner 1 | Partner 2 | Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
% | $8,100 | $5,400 | |||||
% | $2,160 | $1,440 | |||||
% | $1,800 | $1,200 | |||||
% | $1,440 | $960 | |||||
% | $1,440 | $960 | |||||
% | $900 | $600 | |||||
% | $540 | $360 | |||||
% | $540 | $360 | |||||
% | $360 | $240 | |||||
% | $360 | $240 | |||||
% | $360 | $240 |
Partner 1$8,100
Partner 2$5,400
Partner 1$2,160
Partner 2$1,440
Partner 1$1,800
Partner 2$1,200
Partner 1$1,440
Partner 2$960
Partner 1$1,440
Partner 2$960
Partner 1$900
Partner 2$600
Partner 1$540
Partner 2$360
Partner 1$540
Partner 2$360
Partner 1$360
Partner 2$240
Partner 1$360
Partner 2$240
Partner 1$360
Partner 2$240
Savings Plan
Set a wedding date above to see your savings timeline.
Smart Insights
Your buffer is very low (<3%). Unexpected costs always come up; try to aim for 5%.
Ready to track expenses in real-time?
Halfway helps you track every expense, split costs instantly, and settle up without spreadsheets.
- Track every expense as you go
- See who owes what instantly
- Manage finances after the wedding
Frequently Asked Questions
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