Wedding budget calculator
Enter your total and guest count to see a starting split by category. Adjust it to your own priorities.
Wedding budget calculator
Splits your total using the average UK budget split from Bridebook’s 2026 UK Wedding Report. Runs in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere.
| Category | Share | Your budget |
|---|---|---|
| Venue hire and catering | 51% | £7,650 |
| Wedding attire | 19% | £2,850 |
| Photography and videography | 10% | £1,500 |
| Flowers and décor | 7% | £1,050 |
| Entertainment | 7% | £1,050 |
| Other suppliers and extras | 6% | £900 |
That’s £214 per day guest. The UK average total is £20,604, so you are £5,604 below it.
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Sources
- Bridebook: Average Wedding Cost UK 2026 (2026 UK Wedding Report, ~7,000 couples) (updated 8 Sep 2026; accessed 14 Oct 2026)
Figures are survey averages and estimates from the sources above, not quotes. We have not adjusted them.