Guides
Wedding and Event Planning Guides
The numbers behind the calculators, explained in plain English. Every figure links to its source.
- Wedding Wedding Budget Breakdown: Typical Percentages by Category A wedding budget breakdown with typical percentages for the venue, catering, photos, flowers and more, based on what couples spend, and how to adjust it. 8 min read
- Wedding How Much Does a Wedding Cake Cost? How much does a wedding cake cost? Couples spend about $917 on cake and desserts. See what drives the price, how bakers quote and how to plan a cake that fits. 7 min read
- Wedding Wedding Cake Servings Chart (Round, Square and Sheet) A wedding cake servings chart for round, square and sheet cakes, worked out from real slice sizes, plus how to plan tiers for your guest count without waste. 7 min read
- Wedding How Much Does a Wedding Photographer Cost? How much is a wedding photographer? Most couples pay $3,500 to $5,300. See what changes the price, what a package includes and how to compare quotes. 7 min read
- Wedding How Much Does a Wedding Planner Cost? How much does a wedding planner cost? About $4,000 on average. Compare full-service, partial and day-of fees, plus hourly and percentage pricing, with examples. 7 min read
- Wedding How Much Does a Wedding Venue Cost? How much does a wedding venue cost? About $8,600 on average, with most between $6,900 and $10,300. See what drives the price and how your date saves money. 8 min read