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Event Budget Estimator

Estimate costs by event type, guest count, region, and tier

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Event Type

Guest Count

Region

Budget Tier

Budget-Friendly

Mid-Range

Premium

Estimated Total

$56,351

Range

$33,667 – $79,035

Per Guest

$224 – $527

Includes 10% contingency ($5,123)

Category Breakdown

Estimated ranges based on national and regional averages. Actual pricing varies by vendor, season, and guest count.

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Event Budget Estimator

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Event Budget Estimator

Venue & Rentals25.4%$6,500 – $19,500

Catering & Bar40.4%$14,400 – $27,000

Photography & Video9.4%$3,000 – $6,600

Music & Entertainment4.5%$1,150 – $3,450

Flowers & Decor7.1%$1,984 – $5,290

Attire & Beauty3.8%$1,100 – $2,750

Stationery & Invites1.7%$473 – $1,260

Transportation2%$500 – $1,500

Staffing & Coordination5.9%$1,500 – $4,500

Event Budget Estimator

Event Budget Estimator

Venue & Rentals25.4%$6,500 – $19,500

Catering & Bar40.4%$14,400 – $27,000

Photography & Video9.4%$3,000 – $6,600

Music & Entertainment4.5%$1,150 – $3,450

Flowers & Decor7.1%$1,984 – $5,290

Attire & Beauty3.8%$1,100 – $2,750

Stationery & Invites1.7%$473 – $1,260

Transportation2%$500 – $1,500

Staffing & Coordination5.9%$1,500 – $4,500