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Keep the top-line numbers visible so one new decision does not hide its effect on everything else.
Wedding Budget Planner
Know what you have committed—and what is still coming.
Keep the working budget, vendor quotes, deposits, installments and payment dates beside the guest list and the decisions that created them.
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OUR WEDDINGAlex and Tracy
Saved onlineNEXT STEPReview the photographer shortlist12
Planning progress68%
Guests86
Budget left$8,420
Days to go214
Built around real commitments
A budget is more than a list of estimates.
See what has actually been promised, what has left the account and which payment dates still need attention.
Vendor quote details
Record quotes beside the vendor contact, inclusions, concerns and final selection.
Deposits & installments
Track partial payments instead of treating a booked vendor as fully paid.
Payment schedule
See future due dates and overdue items before they become wedding-week surprises.
Category totals
Understand where the plan is concentrated without losing the individual expenses.
Private partner access
Keep the same current figures available to the buyer and one approved partner.
Start with the guest list
Separate fixed costs from per-person costs.
Venue rental, photography and attire may change little when the guest count moves. Catering, beverages, rentals, stationery and favors often change with each person.
| Part of the budget | Example method | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed costs | $12,000 regardless of guest count | The per-guest share falls as more guests attend, but the bill does not. |
| Per-person costs | $145 × confirmed guests | Every added guest changes food, beverage, rentals and related totals. |
| Contingency | 5–10% of the working total | Protects the plan from forgotten charges and ordinary changes. |
Useful before you commit
Understand the decision before you enter your own private numbers.
The public budget guides show the calculation and the questions to ask. You only sign in when you are ready to save your own wedding information.
Budget by Guest Count
Use one formula for fixed and per-person costs, then see how 50, 100 and 150 guest decisions differ.
Learn more →Compare Vendor Quotes
Normalize scope, fees, taxes, gratuities and payment terms before choosing a quote.
Learn more →Deposits & Payment Schedule
Build a due-date plan that protects cash flow and exposes crowded payment months.
Learn more →Questions, answered
Good to know before you begin.
Is the budget planner a separate app?
No. Budget and payment tracking are part of the complete Wedding To Do List planner, so vendor, guest and timeline decisions stay connected.
Does it track deposits?
Yes. You can record paid amounts and future payment entries rather than treating a vendor as simply paid or unpaid.
Can I compare vendor quotes?
Yes. Vendor records can hold quote details, inclusions and concerns so the final choice is not based on the headline number alone.
Are the sample budgets on this site price promises?
No. Every sample is an illustrative planning model. Local availability, service level, taxes, fees and contracts determine actual prices.
Wedding To Do List
Keep the budget with the rest of the wedding.
Explore the full planner for guests, vendors, tasks, seating, payments and the wedding-day timeline.