Wedding Cost
Per Person Calculator
A transparent per-guest breakdown — drawn from real planner pricing across catering, bar, florals, and the quiet details that make a celebration unforgettable.
The Breakdown
Catering
Plated dinner, canapés & service staff
● Scales per guest
Modest
$95/pp
Considered
$165/pp
Luxe
$280/pp
Subtotal range
$11,400 — $33,600
Bar & Beverage
Open bar, wine pairings, signature cocktails
● Scales per guest
Modest
$45/pp
Considered
$85/pp
Luxe
$160/pp
Subtotal range
$5,400 — $19,200
Florals & Décor
Centerpieces, ceremony installations, ambient styling
◆ Partially fixed
Modest
$55/pp
Considered
$110/pp
Luxe
$220/pp
Subtotal range
$9,100 — $34,400
Seating & Rentals
Chiavari chairs, linens, glassware, china
● Scales per guest
Modest
$18/pp
Considered
$32/pp
Luxe
$58/pp
Subtotal range
$2,160 — $6,960
Stationery & Paper
Invitation suites, menus, place cards, calligraphy
● Scales per guest
Modest
$12/pp
Considered
$24/pp
Luxe
$45/pp
Subtotal range
$1,440 — $5,400
Per-Guest · Modest
$225/pp
Per-Guest · Considered
$416/pp
Per-Guest · Luxe
$763/pp
Estimated Total Investment
for a celebration of 120 guests
Modest
$29,500
Thoughtful, intimate
Considered
$54,420
Refined & memorable
Luxe
$99,560
Couture-level production
A Note on Scaling
What scales — and what doesn't.
Catering, bar, seating, and stationery scale directly with your guest count — every plate, pour, chair, and place card is paid per person.
Florals & décor include a fixed base (ceremony installations, focal arrangements) that does not scale with headcount, plus a per-table component that grows modestly. Vendor fees, planning, photography, venue, music, and attire are not included here — they are largely guest-independent and vary widely by market.
All ranges reflect 2025 U.S. metro pricing from established planners. Treat the considered column as the most realistic anchor for a polished, full-service celebration.