Wedding Budget & Expense Calculator
Enter your total budget and the planned and spent amount for each item to track wedding spending on one screen.
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Splits the budget across all sub-items using average percentages
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This tool is for planning only. Example figures are based on Turkish averages; actual costs can differ a lot by city, season and preferences.
What Are the Main Wedding Expense Categories?
Wedding Venue, Organization and Catering Costs
Venue and catering make up 40–45% of the total budget, the largest single item. The venue covers hall rental, basic decor, tables and chairs, and service staff. Catering is priced per person covering soup, main course, and dessert.
Wedding Hall
%22
Hall rental + basic decor
Food & Catering
%20
Per-person package price
Organization
%5
Coordinator and setup
Wedding Dress, Suit and Photography
Visual items can account for 20–25% of the total budget. Wedding dress + accessories + hair & makeup packages are priced separately. Pre-wedding (save the date/engagement) shoots are usually not included in photography packages.
Wedding dress + accessories
6–8%
Hair & makeup package
3–4%
Photography & video
10–12%
Groom's suit
2–3%
Trousseau, Home Appliances and Furnishing Costs
Home furnishing expenses are often excluded from the wedding budget, yet they make up a large portion of total marriage costs. A mid-range white goods set (washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator, oven) is projected at 80,000–150,000 TRY for 2026, with furniture ranging 150,000–400,000 TRY. Trousseau textiles (bedding, towels, kitchen items) may add 30,000–80,000 TRY.
Gold, Jewelry Set and Wedding Ring Budget
In traditional Turkish weddings, the jewelry ceremony is a significant expense. Ring cost depends on the gold price per gram (2026 estimate: 4,500–6,500 TRY/gram), while a jewelry set (set, bracelet, earrings, necklace) may require 50,000–200,000 TRY+. Receiving gold from guests is a traditional practice that helps finance the wedding.
Ring Cost = Gram Weight × Gold Price per Gram × 2
Use the Gold, Crypto & Currency Calculator for the current gold price per gram.
Ways to Save Money When Planning a Wedding Budget
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Weekdays and Winter Season
Venue and photographer fees can be 20–30% lower on weekdays and 15–25% lower November–February.
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Trim the Guest List
Every 10 fewer guests saves an average of 20,000–40,000 TRY on venue and catering.
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Bundle Package Negotiation
A combined photo+video+pre-wedding shoot package can save 15–25% vs. booking each separately.
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Seasonal Local Flowers
Choosing seasonal domestic flowers over imported varieties can cut the floral budget by 30–40%.
What Are the Hidden (Unexpected) Wedding Expenses?
The items most often overlooked, and most likely to push the budget over:
| Hidden Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Staff gratuities (DJ, photographer, waitstaff) | 3–5% of total budget |
| Photo album and retouching | 5,000–20,000 TRY |
| Last-minute dress/suit alterations | 3,000–15,000 TRY |
| Invitation printing and postage | 3,000–10,000 TRY |
| Guest accommodation / transport support | 10,000–50,000 TRY+ |
| Honeymoon (abroad) | 200,000–600,000 TRY+ |