How do I set up my wedding budget?

Create and manage your wedding budget to track expenses and stay on target.

Plan requirement: Pro plan

Short answer: Go to Planner > Budget to set your total budget, add categories, and track spending as you plan.

Setting up your budget

  1. Go to Planner > Budget
  2. Click Settings to set your total budget amount
  3. Click Save
  4. Click Add line item to add expense items
  5. Set estimated amounts for each item
  6. Start tracking as you book vendors

Creating budget categories

Common wedding expense categories:
- Venue/Catering
- Photography/Videography
- Flowers/Decor
- Music/Entertainment
- Attire (dress, suit, accessories)
- Hair/Makeup
- Stationery/Invitations
- Transportation
- Favors
- Honeymoon

Tracking expenses

For each expense:
1. Add it to the appropriate category
2. Enter the estimated cost
3. Update with actual cost when booked
4. Mark as paid when payment is made
5. Track remaining balance

Budget overview

Your budget dashboard shows:
- Total budget
- Amount spent
- Amount remaining
- Over/under by category
- Payment status

Tips

  • Set your total budget before booking anything
  • Update actual costs as you finalize vendors
  • Review regularly to stay on track
  • Mark paid vs unpaid to track cash flow

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