How does this wedding savings calculator work?

Enter your total wedding budget and a target date, then choose weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly saving. The calculator shows how much to set aside each time.

What wedding costs should I include?

Typical costs include venue, catering, drinks, attire, rings, photography and video, flowers and décor, registrar or celebrant fees, stationery, transport, entertainment, hair and makeup, gifts and a contingency buffer.

Does it include interest on savings?

Yes. Add your savings account AER to include interest earnings and reduce the amount you need to contribute.

Can I allow for inflation or price rises?

Yes. Add an inflation rate to reflect expected price increases before your wedding date.

What if we have some savings already?

Add your current balance. The calculator deducts it from your total budget and shows the remaining amount to save.

How can we reduce the amount we need to save?

Extend the timeframe, reduce guest numbers, prioritise must-haves, consider off-peak or weekday dates and shop around for better quotes or a higher-AER account.

Does it support saving weekly instead of monthly?

Yes. Pick the frequency that suits your income cycle and the calculator will adjust the contribution amount automatically.

OPTIMLY Calculators | How to Save for a Wedding

Guests & catering

Day guests:

Evening guests:

Catering (per day guest):

Drinks (per day guest):

Evening food (per evening guest):

Drinks (per evening guest):

Entertainment / DJ / band:

Venue/catering service charge (%):

Venue hire:

Registrar / ceremony fees:

Style & experience

Wedding dress / outfit:

Suit / partner’s outfit:

Photography & videography:

Flowers & décor:

Cake:

Stationery & invitations:

Hair & makeup:

Rings:

Extras & buffer

Transport (cars/coaches – fixed):

Honeymoon:

Other costs:

Contingency (% of subtotal):

Savings inputs

Current savings balance:

Target wedding date:

Preferred savings frequency:

How much can you afford each month:

Advanced options

Inflation rate:

Savings rate, AER: