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Wedding Cost by CityFree

Real localized pricing for 123 US cities. See exactly what weddings cost in your market.

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Wedding Cost GeneratorPDF Download Available

Use interactive sliders to build and download your complete wedding budget in under 5 minutes!

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Your Wedding CalculatorFree

Answer 4 questions and get a personalized budget plan matched to your style and guest count.

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Couples in your area are searching for photographers, venues, caterers, florists, DJs, planners, officiants, hair & makeup, videographers, transportation, rentals, invitations, jewelry, and more. Get their contact info before your competition does. 19 vendor categories. Real couples. Real budgets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you start planning.

Where do I start planning a wedding?

Start with two numbers: your total budget and your approximate guest count. These two decisions drive everything else — venue size, catering cost, and overall scale. Once you have a rough ceiling, use our Wedding Calculator USA tool to see what a real wedding costs in your city, then build your vendor list from the biggest categories down.

What free wedding planning tools do you offer?

We offer three free tools: Wedding Calculator USA shows real localized costs for 520 U.S. cities, the Wedding Cost Generator lets you build a live 12-category budget with interactive sliders, and Your Wedding Calculator walks you through a quick 4-step questionnaire to build a personalized budget. All are free with no sign-up required.

How accurate are the wedding cost estimates?

Our estimates are based on aggregated market data for each city and are updated regularly. They reflect typical costs for each category and are designed for planning purposes — not quotes. Actual vendor pricing will vary based on your specific choices, date, and negotiation.

Do I need to create an account to use these tools?

No account required. All of our free planning tools are fully accessible without signing up. You can optionally provide your email to receive a free personalized wedding budget checklist PDF.

How do I find wedding vendors in my area?

Our vendor directory (coming soon on this site) will connect couples with local photographers, venues, caterers, DJs, and more. In the meantime, use our city cost pages on Wedding Calculator USA to understand what fair pricing looks like in your market before reaching out to vendors.

What is the best way to save money on a wedding?

The three most effective levers are: trimming the guest list (catering and venue minimums mean every extra guest adds cost), choosing an off-peak date (Fridays, Sundays, and winter months typically offer 15–30% venue discounts), and booking vendors early. Use our cost generator to see how adjusting guest count and budget changes your total in real time.