Wedding Cost Calculator (Detailed)
Calculate detailed wedding costs across 17 categories with per-guest items. See cost per guest.
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: MoneyHelper — Planning a wedding on a budget
Total Wedding Cost
£26,550.00
£331.88 per guest · 80 guests
Disclaimer
This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or tax advice. All calculations are performed locally in your browser — no personal data is collected or sent to our servers. Rates and thresholds are sourced from HMRC and GOV.UK and are updated for the current tax year. Always verify results with HMRC or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
How It Works
Total wedding cost depends heavily on three factors: guest count, location and style. Each additional guest adds £70–£150 in catering and associated costs. A London venue can cost two to three times more than an equivalent rural venue. A formal sit-down dinner costs significantly more than a buffet or afternoon tea reception.
This calculator estimates your total wedding cost based on your guest numbers, region, meal style and supplier preferences. It draws on current UK pricing data and gives a range (low, mid, high) so you can see the impact of different choices.
The calculator also compares your estimate against UK averages by region. This helps you decide where to focus spending and where to make savings that guests are unlikely to notice.
Example: 100-guest wedding in the Midlands
- Venue and catering: approx. £10,000–£14,000
- Photography: approx. £1,200–£2,000
- Music/DJ: approx. £400–£800
- Flowers, cake, decor: approx. £1,500–£3,000
- Total estimate: approx. £16,000–£24,000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Wedding Cost Calculator (Detailed) do?
- Calculate detailed wedding costs across 17 categories with per-guest items. See cost per guest. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.
- Is this calculator free to use?
- Yes. All calculators on Calks.uk are completely free to use. No account or registration is required. All calculations run in your browser — no data is collected.
- Can I use this on my phone?
- Yes. All our calculators are fully responsive and work on smartphones, tablets and desktop computers. The interface adapts to your screen size automatically.