A clearer way to plan wedding spending

Plan Your Wedding Without Losing Control of Your Budget

Enter your total budget and guest count to create a personalized starting budget instantly. No credit card required.

  • No credit card required
  • Free starting budget
  • Works in Google Sheets and Excel

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Your wedding budget

Adjust your core categories, add up to 3 custom categories, and save your plan for free.

Total budget

$25,000

Emergency reserve

$2,500

Available for spending

$22,500

Cost per guest

$250

Budget breakdown

Total$25,000

Budget breakdown chart showing 8 categories.Catering and beverages: $6,500 (26.0%). Venue: $6,000 (24.0%). Photography and video: $3,000 (12.0%).

Category allocations

Total: 100.0%

Venue
%
Catering and beverages
%
Photography and video
%
Attire and beauty
%
Flowers and décor
%
Music and entertainment
%
Stationery and invitations
%
Contingency and miscellaneous
%

Recommended categories do not use your custom slots.

0 / 3 custom categories — 3 remaining.

Your top three categories

1Catering and beverages

$6,500

26.0% of budget

2Venue

$6,000

24.0% of budget

3Photography and video

$3,000

12.0% of budget

Save your budget plan

Save this budget by email to come back to it later and get the free starter spreadsheet.

These percentages are planning starting points, not professional financial advice or universal prices. Actual costs vary by location, vendor, and date. For financial guidance, consult a qualified professional.

Ready to go beyond a starting budget?

The Ultimate Wedding Planning Spreadsheet is the working tool you plan the whole wedding in.

  • Actual spending against your plan
  • Deposits, deadlines and remaining balances
  • Vendor quotes side by side
  • Guest details, RSVPs and timeline

Why couples stop losing track of wedding costs

Know what you can afford

A realistic split across every core category, built from your own numbers.

Track what is paid and still due

Planned amounts, real spending, deposits and remaining balances in one place.

Compare vendors before booking

Line up quotes side by side so the real total cost is easy to read.

Keep guests and deadlines organized

RSVPs, checklist items and payment dates stay with the plan.

Upgrade when ready

Choose your planning tool

One-time purchases, no subscription. The Complete Bundle is everything in Ultimate, plus the Wedding Vendor Negotiation Toolkit and the bundle resource library ($29).

Free Wedding Budget Spreadsheet

A simple, editable wedding budget planner for Google Sheets or Excel.

Who it is for: Couples who want a simple starting point for organizing their wedding budget.

Free

  • Basic wedding budget planner
  • Planned budget by category
  • Editable categories
  • Basic expense tracking
  • Budget summary
  • + 3 more features
  • Planned versus actual tracking
  • Deposit and payment tracker
  • Guest list and RSVP tools
  • Vendor comparison worksheets
  • Timeline and checklist
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Ultimate Wedding Planning Spreadsheet

A complete wedding planning workbook with budget dashboard, guest tools, and vendor tracking.

Who it is for: Couples who want a complete, organized planning workbook for every major wedding cost.

$19 one-time

No subscription. One-time purchase.

  • Complete wedding budget dashboard
  • Planned versus actual expenses
  • Category allocation planner
  • Deposit and payment tracker
  • Vendor comparison
  • Venue comparison
  • + 12 more features
  • Hidden wedding costs guide
  • Vendor negotiation email templates
  • Venue questions checklist
  • Catering quotation comparison
  • Cancellation and refund tracker
  • Printable budget summary
Get the Ultimate Planner — $19
Best value

Wedding Budget-Saver Bundle

Everything in the Ultimate Planner plus negotiation templates and hidden-cost guides.

Who it is for: Couples who want the full toolkit to find savings, compare quotes, and negotiate confidently.

$29 one-time

No subscription. One-time purchase.

  • Everything in the Ultimate Wedding Planning Spreadsheet
  • Hidden wedding costs guide
  • Vendor negotiation email templates
  • Venue questions checklist
  • Photographer comparison worksheet
  • Catering quotation comparison
  • + 3 more features
Get the Complete Bundle — $29

Wedding budgeting guides

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Frequently asked questions

Is the wedding budget spreadsheet really free?+

Yes. The Free Wedding Budget Spreadsheet is completely free. You provide your email so we can send it to you, and no payment is required. The paid planner and bundle are separate, optional products.

Does it work in Google Sheets?+

Yes. The spreadsheet is designed to work in Google Sheets, which is free with a Google account. We include instructions for making your own copy and editing it.

Does it work in Microsoft Excel?+

Yes. The spreadsheet is also compatible with Microsoft Excel. Some advanced features may behave slightly differently between Google Sheets and Excel depending on the version you use.

What is included in the paid planner?+

The Ultimate Wedding Planning Spreadsheet includes a complete budget dashboard, planned versus actual tracking, deposit and payment tracking, guest list and RSVP tools, vendor and venue comparison, a wedding checklist, monthly timeline, seating planner, wedding-day schedule, gift tracker, and a hidden-cost checklist.

How are digital products delivered?+

After a successful purchase, you will be redirected to a confirmation page and your account library will show secure download links. You can download your files from your account at any time.

What is the refund policy?+

Because our products are digital, refunds are generally limited after files have been accessed. However, if a product is defective, materially different from its description, or you cannot access it after reasonable support, contact us for a refund where required by law or our policy. See our Refund Policy for full details.

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