Step 2 · Budget

Budget check & quote comparison

See if your budget fits your guest count, spot common hidden costs, and compare up to 3 quotes on a true all-in basis.

Budget reality check

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Rough estimates only. The ranges below are EventsForger's planning assumptions for the Fresno/Clovis area, not sourced market data. Prices vary widely by vendor, season, and day of week. Always verify with real quotes.

Event type Guest count Your total budget ($) Style Day Sales tax rate % (CDTFA, eff. Oct 1 2026: Fresno 8.35%, Clovis 8.975%; verify at cdtfa.ca.gov)

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Quote comparison (all-in totals)

Enter up to 3 quotes for the same service. We add service charges, tax, gratuity, and fees so you can compare apples to apples.

Item	Quote A	Quote B	Quote C
Vendor label
Base price ($)
Service charge %
Tax included?
Gratuity %
Delivery / setup / travel ($)
Overtime / extras ($)

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