WEDDING BUDGET CHECKLIST
Plan your wedding spending by category and save toward the big day
Couple
Wedding Date
Set your total budget, split it by category, and track every payment — a beautiful day doesn't need debt.
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TOTAL WEDDING BUDGET — SAVINGS TRACKER
Total budget:
$
Saved so far:
$
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Color in one box for each 5% of your budget you've saved toward the day.
CATEGORY ALLOCATION
Category
Budgeted
Actual
Venue & rentals
$
$
Food & catering
$
$
Photography / video
$
$
Attire & beauty
$
$
Flowers & decor
$
$
Music / entertainment
$
$
Cake & desserts
$
$
Rings
$
$
Invites & stationery
$
$
Other
$
$
▶ Totals
$
$
✓ WHERE TO CUT
Trim the guest list
Off-peak day / season
DIY flowers / decor
Buffet vs plated meal
Skip / limit open bar
Preowned / rented attire
VENDOR PAYMENT DUE DATES
Vendor
Amount Due
Date
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
✓ MONEY CONVERSATIONS
Who's paying for what?
Family contributions confirmed
Agreed non-negotiables
Hard spending limit set
No-debt agreement
Post-wedding savings plan
"A marriage that starts debt-free is the best gift you can give the day." 🌿