Wedding budget calculator in Colombia

Frequently asked questions

How much does a wedding cost in Colombia?

The average cost of a wedding in Colombia is COP 560,000 per guest. For a 120-guest wedding, the budget ranges from COP 57,120,000 to COP 77,280,000.

How do wedding costs vary by city?

Costs vary significantly by city. For a 100-guest wedding, budget 74M–101M COP in Cartagena, 68M–93M COP in Bogotá, 54M–72M COP in Medellín, 51M–68M COP in Cali, 51M–68M COP in Barranquilla, 48M–64M COP in other cities. This calculator automatically adjusts based on your selected city.

How much does a wedding planner add to the budget?

A wedding planner typically represents 15%-20% of the total budget (nupzen.com). However, many couples choose to delegate this function to other vendors or friends to save costs.

How much does wedding photography and video cost?

In the Colombian market, a junior photographer starts at $2,500,000 COP and a well-established one can reach $15,000,000 COP; photographers with a solid portfolio run around $5,000,000 COP (bodasplanner.com). For your wedding, this calculator estimates this category at COP 6,854,000 – COP 9,274,000.

How much does catering cost per guest?

Catering typically costs $150,000–$350,000 COP per guest, depending on the menu (blog.nu.com.co). That's why guest count is the single biggest lever on your total budget.

Do prices change by season?

Yes, but we couldn't find a reliable national percentage that applies across every category, so this calculator doesn't auto-adjust for season. What is confirmed: marrying in low season (May, September) or on a weekday can cut the venue cost by up to 30% (colombianovios.com).

Should I set aside a contingency fund?

Yes. Planners recommend setting aside 5%-10% of the total budget for unexpected costs, plus an extra 5%-10% for service-staff gratuities (nupzen.com, colombianovios.com).