Bridal Shower Budget Calculator
Reviewed by Hamza Gujjar, Algorithm Architect & Software Developer
Last updated: July 28, 2026Bridal Shower Budget Calculator
Hosting or planning a bridal shower? This calculator totals the full event budget across catering, decor, and favors.
Total Budget = (Guests x Cost Per Guest) + Decorations + Favors
Example
25 guests, $35 catering per guest, $100 decorations, $75 favors:
Catering = $875.00 → $1,050.00 total budget
Who Traditionally Covers This Cost
Bridal shower costs are traditionally covered by the host - often a maid of honor, bridal party members, or a family member - rather than the couple, distinct from wedding costs which the couple or their families typically cover directly.
Clarify the Cost Split Early
Clarifying this cost split and who's responsible for which expense category (catering, venue, decorations, favors) early in planning avoids awkward surprises or last-minute disagreements closer to the actual event date.