Wedding and party calculators · prices: October 2026
Run the numbers before you sign your first contract
46 calculators, from your wedding budget to cash gift amounts. Each one shows a low-to-high range instead of one made-up number and explains how it works. No sign-up - enter your guest count and date once, and the next calculators fill them in.
Most popular
- How much does a wedding cost? A full wedding budget in 30 seconds - from catering to wedding bands, with price ranges. Calculate
- How much money to give as a wedding gift? A gift amount based on your relationship, the venue, and whether you go solo, as a couple, or with kids. Calculate
- How much alcohol do you need for a wedding? A ready shopping list - wine, beer, liquor for cocktails and a champagne toast - with a buffer and the cost. Calculate
Planning
Dates, countdowns and a plan of action
- Wedding countdown Days, weeks, and full months until your wedding, Saturdays left to plan, and what to do right now.
- Wedding checklist A timeline built around your date: what should be done by now, what is due now, and what comes next.
- Wedding date picker Saturdays, Fridays, and Sundays in your window: holiday weekends, special dates, Lent and Advent, and venue price differences.
- Courthouse or church Marriage license, deadlines and fees for a courthouse wedding, an officiant-led ceremony or a religious one.
- Wedding day timeline From hair and makeup in the morning to the send-off - with sunset and golden hour for your photos.
- Savings plan Your monthly and weekly savings target, counted to the date the money is actually due.
- Honeymoon cost The cost of your trip for two by destination, budget level, season, and length, with flights and travel insurance.
- Wedding anniversary Your anniversary name (paper, silver, gold...), how many days you’ve been married, and the next milestone dates.
- When will I get married?just for fun Just for fun: the oracle names the year - and even the exact Saturday - of your wedding.
Budget
What it costs and who pays for what
- Wedding budget A full wedding budget in 30 seconds - from catering to wedding bands, with price ranges.
- Who pays Split the cost between you and your parents: ready-made models or your own amounts, with a check that it all adds up.
- Gifts vs. wedding cost Gifts counted per couple and household, not per guest - an honest look at what gifts bring in versus what the wedding costs.
- Wedding tipping Who to tip at your wedding, how much, and when - servers, bartenders, hair and makeup, drivers, and more.
- Bachelor and bachelorette party The cost per attendee with activities, lodging, and travel - the guest of honor doesn’t pay.
Guests
Guest list, invitations, tables and gifts
- Guest attendance Realistic attendance by guest group, with a range - how many seats to book and how many meals to plan.
- Wedding gift amount A gift amount based on your relationship, the venue, and whether you go solo, as a couple, or with kids.
- Tables and seating The number of tables with guests split evenly, a sweetheart or head table, and the room size with a dance floor.
- Wedding invitations Invitations counted per household, not per guest, with extras only for printing and postage only for what you mail.
- Guest shuttle Vans, shuttle buses, and coaches for hotel runs, with minimums, wait time, and gratuity - in the cheapest mix.
- Hotel room block Rooms for couples, single guests, and families, the cost per night with taxes, and how much of it you cover.
- Favors and thank-you gifts Guest favors, place cards, welcome bags, and gifts for parents, grandparents, and the wedding party in one budget.
Food and drinks
Venue, menu, bar and sweets
- Venue and catering Per-guest price for adults and kids, the bar, vendor meals, a day-after brunch, and the service charge and tax that turn a $100 menu into about $130.
- Wedding alcohol A ready shopping list - wine, beer, liquor for cocktails and a champagne toast - with a buffer and the cost.
- Wedding cake Servings, tiers from a real baker’s chart, and the cost with delivery.
- Dessert table How many mini desserts per guest, how many kinds and what it costs - with the display and add-on stations.
- Post-wedding brunch How many guests will come the morning after and what a brunch costs at home, catered, at a restaurant, or at the hotel.
Vendors
Photo, music, transportation and entertainment
- Photo & video Photo coverage priced by the hour, video, drone, engagement session, and albums - with a bundle discount.
- Music DJ or band, hours of music with real overtime rates, plus lighting and effects.
- Ceremony music String quartet, soloist, harpist, or organist - plus church fees in one total.
- Wedding car rental A car or limo with a chauffeur by class and hours, plus gratuity, decorations, and travel fees.
- Reception timeline When to do toasts, the cake cutting and the bouquet toss - a plan that keeps the dance floor full.
- Wedding playlist How many songs your DJ or band will play, how many dance sets and how long your must-play list should be.
- Photo booth Classic, mirror, or 360 booth - price for your hours, add-ons, and how many photos to expect.
- Outdoor wedding cost Tent, flooring, tables, power, restrooms, staff, and a rain plan - everything a field doesn’t come with.
Look and decor
Attire, beauty, rings and flowers
- Dress and suit Attire for both of you: buy or rent, sample sales, alterations, and every accessory priced separately.
- Hair and makeup Bride, bridesmaids, and moms - with trials, travel fee, tip, and the time your artists need to start.
- Wedding bands Price of the pair by metal weight, with a separate width and ring size for each of you.
- Wedding flowers Bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, ceremony, and reception - with flower seasons and setup.
- Wedding decor Tables, arch, lighting, backdrop, and chairs - with tables counted from your guest list and a DIY option.
Other occasions
Baptism, Sweet 16, prom, parties and company events
- Cash gift amount A cash gift for a graduation, baptism, bar or bat mitzvah, birthday, anniversary, or housewarming - based on your relationship and budget.
- Baptism party cost Brunch or lunch, outfit, church donation, cake, and photos - plus what the godparents usually cover, shown separately.
- Sweet 16 party cost A Sweet 16 at home, in a restaurant, at a party venue, or in a banquet hall - food, DJ, cake, and extras with price ranges.
- Prom cost The cost per student: ticket, dress or tux, hair and makeup, photos, limo, and a date’s ticket.
- Company party Holiday party, team event, or gala: the cost per person with food, drinks, entertainment, and transportation.
- Party food and drinks A shopping list for a house party, BBQ, game night, or kids’ birthday - with quantities and cost.
- Group gift and bill split How much everyone chips in when the guest of honor doesn’t pay and couples pay together. Rounded up to even amounts.
For the party itself
Games every guest plays at once
Couple trivia, awards and a finale on the big screen. Guests join with a QR code on their phones, no app to download.