Party Budget Calculator
Build a realistic food, venue, decor, favors, entertainment, and buffer budget.
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Budget breakdown
Total
$1,800
Per guest
$56
Buffer
$180
Baseline
$2,114
Food
buffet meal
$648
$20/guest
Drinks
non-alcoholic drinks and ice
$252
$8/guest
Venue
home setup, rentals, or cleaning
$144
$5/guest
Decor
standard decor plan
$234
$7/guest
Entertainment
games
$162
$5/guest
Favors
small take-home item or prize
$126
$4/guest
Invites and printables
invitations, signs, labels
$54
$2/guest
Budget notes
- Lock food, drinks, and venue first because they drive the rest of the budget.
- Keep the buffer unassigned until the final week.
- If the estimate feels tight, cut favors before cutting food quantities.
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