Comprehensive Calculator Guide
This calculator adds up a wedding item by item — mahr, venue, catering, dress and preparations, gold gifts, furnishing the home, travel and more — compares the total with your budget and shows where most of the money goes. Items totalling SAR 250,000 against a 220,000 budget run 30,000 over, and the calculator suggests where to save.
Planning the split
Start with the essentials: the mahr, the bride’s right agreed between the families, then the home, which you’ll live with for years. Party items — venue, catering, dress — grow fast with the guest list.
Keeping a wedding simple is encouraged in Islam and brings blessing. Avoid starting married life in heavy debt; if you need financing, choose a Sharia-compliant one and check the instalment against your pay.
How to Use
- Enter your budget if you know it (optional).
- Enter the cost of each item that applies and leave the rest empty.
- Press “Add up the costs” to see the total, what’s left and each item’s share.
Formula Used
Total = sum of items | Left = budget − total
Practical Examples
- Example 1
- Budget 220,000; items total 250,000: 30,000 over; home 24%, the day 34%.
- Example 2
- Budget 80,000; items total 77,000: 3,000 left.
Important Tips
- Get at least three quotes for the venue and catering.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting small items like favours, gifts and transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a wedding cost in Saudi Arabia?
- It varies widely by city, customs and guests; enter your own items to see yours.
- How can I cut wedding costs?
- Fewer guests, a smaller venue, furnishing in stages and comparing quotes.
- Is the mahr part of the budget?
- Yes, it’s a core cost and the bride’s right; keeping it easy is encouraged.