Wedding budget spreadsheet

A wedding budget works best when you decide the total first and then split it across categories, before booking anything.

In the Wedding Budget Planner you type your total budget, wedding date and guest count, and it suggests a starting split across 14 common categories (venue, catering and bar, photography, attire, flowers, music and more). Change any percentage and the planned amounts update. Log each vendor as you book them, and the dashboard shows what is committed, what is paid, what is left, cost per guest and days until the wedding.

Works in Excel and Google Sheets.

What you get

You get two files, a blank template and a filled-in example, plus a Start Here guide. Open them in Microsoft Excel, or upload them to Google Drive and open them with Google Sheets (free). You type in the input cells; the formulas, totals and charts update themselves.

Tips

• Settle the guest count early; it drives most costs.
• Add a buffer category for surprises.
• Log deposits and due dates for every vendor.