Wedding table set under a vine pergola in a Hungarian wine region

What a Hungarian wedding really costs

Move the sliders for a live, itemised estimate — then use it to sanity-check the quotes you get back.

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ItemBasis
Venue hire€900 simple / €2,200 classic / €5,000 premium, adjusted by region (wine country −15%, Budapest +25%)
Catering€45 / €75 / €130 per guest — three-course seated dinner with service
Drinks€20 / €32 / €55 per guest — welcome drink, wine with dinner, bar into the evening
Photography€900 / €1,800 / €3,500 for full-day coverage; video is extra
Flowers & styling€500 / €1,400 / €3,500 including bouquet, ceremony and table arrangements
Music€400 / €1,100 / €2,500 — DJ at the lower end, band or DJ plus ceremony musicians higher up
Cake & sweets€5 / €8 / €12 per guest
Extras€600 / €1,400 / €3,200 — stationery, hair and make-up, transport, decor hire
Local planner10% of supplier spend (optional toggle)
Legal paperwork≈€550 for translations, apostilles, interpreter and registrar fees (skip for a symbolic ceremony)
Not includedYour own flights, guest travel and accommodation, wedding attire, rings, honeymoon
FAQ

Wedding budget questions

How much does a wedding in Hungary cost on average?

For foreign couples, a 20-guest intimate wedding usually lands around €6,000–€10,000, a 60–80 guest classic wedding around €20,000–€35,000, and a premium Budapest or castle wedding €50,000 upwards. The estimator on this page breaks that down by guest count, region and style.

Is Hungary cheaper than Italy or France for a destination wedding?

Generally yes — for an equivalent venue and standard of catering, couples typically spend meaningfully less than in Tuscany or Provence, with the largest savings on catering, drinks, flowers and photography.

What is the biggest cost people underestimate?

Drinks and the second and third days. Welcome dinners, late-night bars and Sunday brunches add up fast, and they are usually paid for separately from the wedding package.

Do we have to pay in forint?

Most venues and suppliers quote in euro for international couples but invoice in forint or euro. Ask which currency the contract is in and who carries the exchange-rate risk before you sign.

Are these figures guaranteed?

No. They are planning ranges based on typical mid-market Hungarian supplier pricing, and real quotes vary by date, venue and headcount. Use them to sanity-check quotes, not as a fixed price.