Free Wedding Budget Planner Printable
Wedding costs add up across a lot of categories at once. This planner lists the common ones so you can compare estimates against what things actually end up costing.
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| Category | Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | Deposit Paid | Balance Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | ||||
| Catering | ||||
| Photography & Video | ||||
| Attire | ||||
| Flowers & Decor | ||||
| Music / DJ | ||||
| Invitations & Stationery | ||||
| Rings | ||||
| Transportation | ||||
| Favors & Gifts | ||||
| Other |
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How to Use This Printable
- Fill in your estimated cost per category as you get quotes.
- Update Actual Cost once you book or pay a vendor.
- Track any deposit paid and what's still owed.
- Total the Actual Cost column to see your running total.
Getting real quotes before filling in Estimated
Vendor prices vary a lot by region and season, so filling in the Estimated column from real quotes rather than guesses keeps the whole sheet grounded. Update the estimate as soon as a better quote comes in, before it's forgotten.
Tracking deposits and balances
Most wedding vendors require a deposit well before the event, with the balance due closer to the date. Keeping Deposit Paid and Balance Due on the same row as the category prevents a balance from being missed months later when the original quote is a distant memory.
Keeping the total honest
Add rows for anything not already listed rather than folding a new cost into an existing one; a wedding planner fee or hair and makeup lumped into "Other" makes the category totals less useful later. Total the Actual Cost column regularly, not just once at the end.
Ideas for Using This Printable
- Add rows for anything not listed, like hair and makeup or a wedding planner fee.
- Print a fresh copy if your guest count or plans change significantly.
- Share a copy with whoever else is contributing to the budget.
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FAQ
- What if a category doesn't apply to us?
- Just leave that row blank, or cross it out and reuse it for something not already listed.
- How many categories are included?
- 11 common categories, plus blank rows for anything specific to your wedding.
- Who should keep the master copy of this sheet?
- Whoever is coordinating payments day to day, then share a copy with anyone else contributing to the budget.
- What if the guest count changes significantly?
- Print a fresh copy since several categories, like catering and favors, scale directly with headcount.
- Should the honeymoon be included?
- Most people track it separately since it is often paid for and planned on a different timeline; add it as its own row only if you want everything on one page.