How do I track budget categories?

Organize your wedding expenses into categories to see where your money is going.

Plan requirement: Pro plan

Short answer: Set up budget categories in Planner > Budget, assign expenses to categories, and view spending breakdowns.

Setting up categories

  1. Go to Planner > Budget
  2. View existing categories or add new ones
  3. Set estimated amounts for each category
  4. Assign expenses as you make them

Common budget categories

Major expenses:
- Venue/Rental
- Catering/Food
- Photography
- Videography
- Music/Entertainment
- Flowers/Decor

Personal:
- Wedding dress
- Groom's attire
- Hair and makeup
- Accessories

Paper/Design:
- Invitations
- Programs
- Signage

Other:
- Transportation
- Favors
- Gifts
- Honeymoon
- Miscellaneous

Viewing category spending

Your budget view shows:
- Total allocated per category
- Amount spent
- Amount remaining
- Percentage of total budget

Adjusting categories

As you plan:
- Move money between categories as needed
- Update estimates when you get real quotes
- Track actual vs estimated spending
- Identify categories going over budget

Tips

  • Start with rough percentage guidelines
  • Adjust based on your priorities
  • Don't forget smaller categories
  • Track vendor-specific costs within categories
  • Review weekly or bi-weekly during active planning

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