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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

CategoryBudgetQuotedDeposit paidBalance dueVendorStatus
Venue8000780020005800Harbor HallBooked
Catering60000Researching
Photo/Video350032005002700Lens CoBooked

How to use

  1. Set Budget before collecting quotes.
  2. Update Quoted and deposits as contracts land.
  3. 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.