Wedding Cost Calculator — how much will your dream wedding cost?

The average wedding cost in Poland ranges from PLN 30,000 to PLN 80,000 for 80-120 guests. Premium weddings with luxury venues and services can exceed PLN 150,000. The biggest variables are catering price per person and venue rental fee.

Catering typically accounts for 30-50% of the total wedding budget. For 100 guests at PLN 250 per person, catering alone costs PLN 25,000. The venue rental is usually the second largest expense, followed by the photographer.

Unexpected costs are common in wedding planning: additional guests, last-minute decorations, tips for staff, alterations to wedding attire, or transport for the couple. A 15% reserve ensures you can handle surprises without financial stress.

Choose a weekday or winter date (typically 20-40% cheaper), limit the guest list, opt for a lunch or afternoon reception instead of evening, negotiate package deals with vendors, and prioritise the elements most important to you.

Standard catering costs PLN 150-250 per person for a basic menu. Premium catering with multiple courses and open bar ranges from PLN 300 to PLN 500+ per person. All-inclusive venue packages often offer more predictable pricing.

A professional wedding photographer in Poland typically costs PLN 3,000-8,000 for a full day of coverage. Top-tier photographers or those offering albums and video can charge PLN 10,000-20,000. Book early as good photographers fill up 12-18 months in advance.

A wedding planner typically charges PLN 3,000-8,000 for full planning services, or PLN 1,000-3,000 for day-of coordination. While it adds to the budget, a planner can negotiate better rates with vendors and save you significant time and stress.

January, February, and November are the cheapest months. Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) are typically 20-30% cheaper than weekends. Venues often offer significant discounts for off-peak bookings, sometimes making it possible to upgrade quality for the same budget.

Each additional guest adds the catering cost per person plus a proportional share of other costs. Reducing the guest list from 120 to 80 guests (at PLN 250 catering) saves PLN 10,000 in catering alone. Intimate weddings of 30-50 people allow for higher quality per person.

Ideally 12-18 months in advance. Popular venues and photographers book out 12-24 months ahead, especially for Saturday summer dates. Starting early gives you more choice, better pricing, and time to negotiate and compare vendors.