Plan & Budget

Budget
Planner.

Select your event type, choose a budget tier, and get a curated breakdown with matched vendor recommendations.

Interactive Tool

Build your
budget.

Choose your event type and guest count to see personalized budget tiers and category breakdowns.

Allocation Guide

Where your budget
goes.

General percentage guidelines for each event type. Adjust based on what matters most to you.

Pro Tip: In South Florida (Oct–Apr peak season), add a 10–15% buffer for last-minute vendor confirmations, delivery fees, and gratuity (15–20% for catering staff is standard).

Spending Guide

How to allocate
your budget.

General guidelines for spending across categories.

Food & Drinks

35–40% of your budget. This is the biggest impact item. Prioritize quality here — guests remember the food.

Catering Cake Beverages

Decor & Florals

20–25%. Flowers and lighting give the most bang for your buck. Consider DIY centerpieces to save.

Florals Linens Lighting

Venue

15–25%. Hosting at home or a friend's space can eliminate this entirely and free up budget elsewhere.

Rental Fee Setup Parking

Photography

10–15%. A photographer captures memories forever. Even 2 hours of coverage makes a huge difference.

Event Photos Digital Gallery

Invitations & Stationery

3–8%. Go digital to save, or splurge on beautiful printed invites for a luxury feel.

Invites Programs Place Cards

Favors & Extras

5–10%. Guest favors, games, entertainment, and miscellaneous items. Often the easiest place to trim.

Favors Games Misc
South Florida Tip: Peak event season runs October through April. Vendors book fast! Budget 10–15% extra as a buffer for last-minute needs, delivery fees, and gratuity (15–20% for catering staff is standard).

Ready?

Find your
vendors.

Browse our local vendor directory filtered by county and category to match your budget tier.

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