Take the Guesswork Out of Feeding Your Guests!

Food is one of the biggest parts of your wedding celebration—and often one of the biggest expenses! Whether you're planning a beautiful sit-down dinner, a relaxed buffet, a backyard reception, or simple refreshments following your temple sealing, figuring out how much food you'll need can feel overwhelming. You want your guests to enjoy themselves, but you certainly don't want to spend hundreds of extra dollars on food that nobody eats!

That's why I created the Wedding Catering Calculator! This interactive planning tool helps you estimate food quantities based on your guest list, making it easier to plan a menu that fits both your celebration and your budget. Instead of wondering whether you've ordered enough food—or worrying that you've ordered far too much—you can start with practical estimates and make adjustments as your plans come together.

The Catering Calculator is especially helpful when you're comparing different menu ideas or planning a reception where guests may come and go throughout the evening. You might be considering a full dinner, a buffet with several choices, or a lovely assortment of appetizers, desserts, and refreshments. Whatever you're envisioning, having a starting point for food quantities makes it easier to discuss your plans with caterers, family members, or anyone helping prepare the food. And because every wedding is different, you can use the estimates as a guide while accounting for your guests, serving style, and celebration schedule.

Your Catering Calculator Is Part of Something Even Bigger!

The Wedding Catering Calculator is one of the interactive planning tools included in our Wedding Planning Studio, created especially for Latter-day Saint brides. Along with practical resources for organizing your wedding, you'll find budget planners, checklists, and 21 wedding planning books to help you navigate everything from the early planning stages to your wedding day.

And now there's something especially exciting! Our NEW Wedding Design Studio lets you explore wedding color combinations and visualize how your celebration could look. Imagine experimenting with beautifully decorated reception tables, coordinated linens, floral centerpieces, and even wedding cake designs—all inspired by your personal wedding colors! It's a wonderful way to bring the creative side of your wedding together with the practical details you're planning.

The complete Wedding Planning Studio is yours for just $20, one time! No monthly subscription—just helpful planning tools, beautiful inspiration, and resources you can return to as your wedding plans take shape.

EXPLORE THE COMPLETE WEDDING PLANNING STUDIO

Already have access? Simply sign in to your Wedding Planning Studio and open the Catering Calculator to start planning your menu!