Your wedding budget, calculated realistically
Food is calculated per person, the other services are fixed budgets. You set the average gift and see the financial balance right away: what is left over, or what you add from your own pocket.
Event details
The city and the season automatically adjust the starting values of the sliders.
Wedding style
Choose the base estimate. The sliders start from typical values, and you adjust them as you like.
Detailed expenses
Food = per person. The rest = total budget. Costs are calculated automatically.
Quality menu: 75–350 EUR per person. Calculation: EUR per person × number of guests.
Total budget in EUR. Realistic minimum: 1,500 photo + 1,500 video.
DJ: 1,500–3,500 EUR. Live band: 4,000–8,000 EUR.
10–15% of the budget. The difference between an ordinary wedding and a memorable one.
Dress + suit + accessories. Total budget in EUR.
Hair + make-up with a trial: 200–600 EUR.
Guest minibus + the couple’s cars. Total EUR: 0–1,000.
A coherent design. Total EUR for printed invitations + menus.
Varies by parish: 300–1,500 EUR.
Favours: something useful (plants, candles). Total budget in EUR.
5–10% of the budget for surprises. Prices rise every year.
Expenses table
| Service | Cost | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Food and drinks | 18,960 € | per person |
| Photo and video | 4,725 € | fixed budget |
| Music and atmosphere | 3,150 € | fixed budget |
| Decor and flowers | 3,150 € | fixed budget |
| Outfits and accessories | 3,150 € | fixed budget |
| Bridal preparations | 420 € | fixed budget |
| Transport and logistics | 525 € | fixed budget |
| Invitations and stationery | 735 € | fixed budget |
| Fees and paperwork | 735 € | fixed budget |
| Favours and gifts | 840 € | fixed budget |
| Reserve 5–10% | 2,625 € | fixed budget |
| Total | 39,015 € | 120 pers. |
Wedding budget calculator 2027: how much does a wedding cost in Romania?
Quick answer. A wedding with 100 guests in Romania costs on average 25,000–40,000 euro in 2027, depending on the venue, the season and the style you choose. The biggest mistake couples make is not setting a budget before contacting suppliers. Enter your real number of guests in the calculator above and you see the exact figures for your wedding right away.
How much a wedding costs in Romania in 2027, by number of guests
The cost of a wedding grows almost linearly with the number of guests, because food and drink are paid per person, while the other services (photographer, music, decor, outfits) stay relatively fixed budgets. Here is a realistic estimate for 2027, for a “modern” style, the most common choice among couples in Romania:
- 18,000–28,000 €: a wedding with 50 guests
- 25,000–40,000 €: a wedding with 100 guests
- 33,000–52,000 €: a wedding with 150 guests
- 42,000–65,000 €: a wedding with 200 guests
The figures include all the costs of a wedding: venue and catering, photographer and videographer, music, floral decor, outfits, transport, invitations and the reserve for the unexpected. For an exact estimate, with your real budget (city, season, style), use the calculator above: the sliders already start from typical 2027 market values.
How much does it cost to get married? Wedding vs. civil ceremony
There is often a confusion here. The marriage itself (the civil ceremony at the registry office) is almost free: most town halls in Romania charge nothing for registering a marriage, and some towns charge a symbolic fee only for officiating outside normal hours (weekend, evening). The big costs behind the question “how much does it cost to get married” come from the event: the party, the restaurant, the music, the photography and everything that makes the wedding a celebration, which is exactly what the calculator above works out.
If you are interested strictly in the paperwork and the legal steps, see my guide to getting married in Romania.
Wedding budget FAQ
How much does a wedding cost in 2027?
On average, a wedding with 100 guests costs 25,000–40,000 euro in Romania in 2027. Prices keep rising slightly compared with 2026 (about 5–8% a year), especially for catering and venues. The number of guests, the city and the style you choose (intimate, modern or editorial) are the most important factors.
How much does a small wedding with 50 guests cost?
An intimate wedding with about 50 guests costs on average 18,000–28,000 euro in 2027. The budget drops less than you would expect compared with a wedding of 100 guests, because services that do not depend on the number of people, such as the photographer, music, decor and outfits, stay almost as expensive.
How much does it cost to get married at the town hall (civil ceremony)?
Registering the marriage at the civil registry is usually free in Romania. Some town halls charge a small fee only for officiating outside normal hours (weekend, evening). The real cost of “getting married” comes almost entirely from organising the event, not from the legal paperwork.
What are the biggest costs of a wedding?
Food and drink are by far the biggest expense, about 45–50% of the total budget at an average wedding. Next, in order: photo and video (10–15%), music and atmosphere (8–10%), decor and flowers (8–10%), outfits (7–8%), and the rest is split between transport, invitations, fees and the reserve for the unexpected.
How much of the wedding cost do the guests’ gifts cover?
At an average Romanian wedding with 100 guests, the total estimated gift amount (at 200 euro per couple × 50 couples) is about 10,000 euro. If the wedding costs 30,000 euro, the gifts cover about 33% of the cost. The rest comes from your own savings and family contributions.
How do we split the costs with the godparents and the in-laws?
There are many cultural models in Romania. A frequent pattern: the in-laws contribute 25–40% of the total budget (often covering the venue or the music), the godparents give a substantial gift (1,000–3,000+ euro) and the couple covers the rest. There is no universal rule, so talk openly and early.
Is a winter wedding cheaper?
Yes, by 10–20% on average. Some venues offer preferential rates in the cold season (November–February), suppliers are more available and negotiating is easier. The downside: fewer hours of natural light for photographs.
How many months do we need to save?
If your budget is 25,000 euro and your family contributes 10,000 euro, you need to save 15,000 euro. With 1,000 euro a month, you need 15 months. The calculation is simple, the discipline less so. Start right away.
Is it a good idea to take a loan for a wedding?
It is not recommended to finance the wedding only through a loan. A loan of 10,000–15,000 euro can become a significant burden at the start of your life together. If you do use a loan, make sure the monthly instalments do not exceed 15–20% of your combined net income and that you can repay it within 24–36 months at most.
In closing: the budget is the foundation of your wedding
A beautiful wedding is not an expensive wedding. It is a well-planned wedding, where every euro is allocated consciously according to your priorities as a couple. The steps are simple: set the maximum amount available, use the calculator, allocate by category according to your priorities, add the reserve, and contact suppliers with the budget already set.
The values in this article are estimates, based on real offers on the Romanian market in 2026. Prices can vary significantly by supplier, region and individual negotiation. Last updated: November 2026.
Useful resources for couples
Four guides that help you move on with planning:
- Getting married in Romania: documents and requirements
- Wedding venues in Romania
- Recommended wedding suppliers (in Romanian)
- Wedding planning guide for Romania
For photography prices, see what a wedding photographer costs in Romania or write to me.