Free Wedding Budget Spreadsheet
Allocate category budgets, track deposits, and watch remaining balance.
What this is
Allocate category budgets, track quotes and deposits, and watch balances due. Built for couples who want one shared money view for the wedding.
Best for
- Engaged couples comparing vendor quotes
- DIY planners without a wedding-app subscription
- Families contributing to specific categories
What’s included
- Budget vs quoted vs deposits vs balance due
- Vendor and status fields
- Sample venue/catering/photo rows
Preview
| Category | Budget | Quoted | Deposit paid | Balance due | Vendor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | 8000 | 7800 | 2000 | 5800 | Harbor Hall | Booked |
| Catering | 6000 | 0 | Researching | |||
| Photo/Video | 3500 | 3200 | 500 | 2700 | Lens Co | Booked |
How to use
- Set Budget before collecting quotes.
- Update Quoted and deposits as contracts land.
- Freeze new spending categories once total quotes exceed budget.
Tips
- Lock category budgets before falling in love with quotes.
- Record deposits the day you pay them.
- Include tax/gratuity assumptions in Notes.
FAQ
What if parents pay some categories?
Add a Payer column or note it in Vendor/Notes so reimbursements stay clear.