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Wedding Budget Calculator

Plan your wedding with an organized budget. Distribute your budget across main expense categories

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Plan your wedding with a clear, organized budget. This calculator helps you distribute your total budget across the typical wedding expense categories (venue, catering, photography, music, attire, and more) so no line item gets away from you.

Quick answer (calculator defaults)

With a total budget of Q100,000, the typical split allocates Q30,000 to the venue and reception, Q25,000 to catering and drinks, and the rest is spread across photography, music, attire, flowers, transport, and invitations, leaving Q5,000 for contingencies.

Typical budget split

| Category | Percentage | For Q100,000 | |---|---|---| | Venue and reception | 30% | Q30,000 | | Catering and drinks | 25% | Q25,000 | | Photography and video | 10% | Q10,000 | | Music and entertainment | 8% | Q8,000 | | Attire and styling | 8% | Q8,000 | | Flowers and decoration | 7% | Q7,000 | | Contingency | 5% | Q5,000 | | Transport | 4% | Q4,000 | | Invitations | 3% | Q3,000 |

Step-by-step example

  1. Total budget = Q100,000
  2. Venue and reception = 100,000 × 0.30 = Q30,000
  3. Catering = 100,000 × 0.25 = Q25,000
  4. Photography and video = 100,000 × 0.10 = Q10,000
  5. Contingency = 100,000 × 0.05 = Q5,000 (do not skip it)

Scenario table (same engine logic)

| Total budget | Venue (30%) | Catering (25%) | Photo/video (10%) | Contingency (5%) | |---|---|---|---|---| | Q50,000 | Q15,000 | Q12,500 | Q5,000 | Q2,500 | | Q100,000 | Q30,000 | Q25,000 | Q10,000 | Q5,000 | | Q150,000 | Q45,000 | Q37,500 | Q15,000 | Q7,500 | | Q250,000 | Q75,000 | Q62,500 | Q25,000 | Q12,500 |

Average wedding costs in Guatemala

Wedding costs in Guatemala vary widely by location and style (reference values):

  • Intimate wedding (20-50 guests): Q30,000 - Q80,000
  • Medium wedding (50-150 guests): Q80,000 - Q200,000
  • Large wedding (150-300 guests): Q200,000 - Q500,000+

The cost per guest is usually between Q300 and Q2,000, depending on catering and venue. If your guest list grows, review the two biggest line items first: venue and food.

How to read the result

The calculator gives you a cap per category: if you spend more in one, you must trim another. A common mistake is allocating 100% and forgetting contingencies, tips, and service charges that many vendors add at the end. Adjust the percentages to your priorities: if music matters most to you, raise that line and trim flowers or invitations.

Saving tips

  1. Choose the off-season: January-March usually has better prices.
  2. Negotiate packages: many vendors offer discounts for booking several services.
  3. Prioritize: spend more on what matters most and save on the rest.
  4. Emergency fund: always reserve 5-10% for unexpected costs.
  5. Compare prices: get at least 3 quotes for each service.

Popular wedding destinations in Guatemala

  • Antigua Guatemala: colonial and romantic.
  • Lake Atitlán: stunning landscapes.
  • Petén: adventure and nature.
  • Guatemala City: a wide range of halls and hotels.
Limits

The percentages are a general guide, not a rule. Average costs are reference values that change with season, location, and vendors; get real quotes before signing contracts. This tool does not include taxes, tips, or vendor service charges.

Frequently asked questions

The average cost ranges from Q50,000 to Q300,000+ depending on guests, location, and level (reference values). The cost per guest is usually between Q300 and Q2,000.

The typical split is: venue 30%, catering 25%, photography 10%, music 8%, attire 8%, flowers 7%, contingency 5%, transport 4%, and invitations 3%.

Always include a contingency fund (5-10% of the total) for unexpected costs. Also consider tips, taxes, and service charges that many vendors add.

It depends on catering and venue: from Q300 per guest at budget events up to Q2,000+ at higher-end weddings. Multiply by your guest list to size the budget.

Decoration and logistics contingencies. That is why it pays to keep a 5-10% buffer and confirm with vendors exactly what each quote includes.

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