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Wedding Budget Tracker
Free lite version. Track spending across 15 categories.
Total Budget:
| Category | Estimated | Actual | Paid | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Catering | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Photography | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Flowers | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Music / DJ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Attire | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Hair & Makeup | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Invitations | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Officiant | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Rings | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Transportation | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Favors | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Decor | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Cake | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Miscellaneous | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| TOTALS | $ | $ | $ | $ |
5 Budget-Saving Tips
- 1 Book your venue on a Friday or Sunday instead of Saturday. Most venues offer 20-40% discounts for off-peak days.
- 2 DIY your centerpieces with greenery and candles instead of elaborate floral arrangements. Wholesale flowers from sites like FiftyFlowers save 50-70%.
- 3 Skip the full open bar. A beer-and-wine bar or signature cocktail station keeps the party going at half the cost.
- 4 Ask your photographer about weekday or off-season rates. Many offer $500-$1,000 discounts for non-peak dates.
- 5 Send digital save-the-dates and use a wedding website for details instead of printing extra enclosure cards.
Want the full version?
The premium Wedding Budget Planner includes a vendor comparison matrix, negotiation scripts, payment timeline tracker, guest list manager, and per-vendor cost breakdown with national averages.
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