What you can track
A clear picture of where the money goes.
One total, clear breakdown
Set your overall ceiling, then split it across catering, venue, suppliers, attire, and more. See exactly how much each category is eating.
Planned vs. actual
Track what you budgeted against what you actually spent, so a 'small' overage in one category never quietly blows the whole total.
Deposits and balances
Log each supplier's reservation deposit, second payment, and remaining balance. Always know what's still owed and when it's due.
Contingency you won't forget
Keep a dedicated buffer line so corkage, overtime, and surprise extras come out of a plan instead of out of nowhere.
Import your existing sheet
Already started in Excel or Google Sheets? Import it and keep going - no need to rebuild your budget from scratch.
Cost per guest, instantly
Because your budget and guest list live together, you can sanity-check per-head spend the moment your headcount changes.
How it works
Three steps to a budget you trust.
01
Set your total and categories
Start with your ceiling, then add the categories that match your wedding. Use our suggested split or build your own.
02
Log expenses and payments
Add each supplier cost, record deposits as you pay them, and tag expenses to the right category and vendor.
03
Watch the balance in real time
See planned vs. actual and remaining balance update as you go, so you always know exactly where you stand.
Budget questions, answered.
How much should a wedding budget include for contingency?
Aim for a 5-10% buffer. Corkage, service charges, supplier meals, and overtime are the extras that most often push a budget over, so a dedicated contingency line keeps surprises from derailing the total.
Can I track supplier deposits and balances separately?
Yes. Log each payment against a supplier - reservation deposit, second payment, and balance - so you always know what's paid and what's still due before the wedding.
Can I import a budget I already made in Excel?
Yes. STEVEN imports CSV and Excel files, so you can bring an existing budget across instead of starting over.
Does the budget connect to my guest list?
Yes. Your budget and guest list live in the same workspace, so you can check per-guest catering costs the moment your headcount changes.
Is the budget tracker free?
You can start free on the Starter tier. The $15 one-time Plus payment unlocks full planning for a single wedding, including budget tracking for up to 200 guests.
New to wedding budgets? Read our Filipino wedding budget breakdown or see STEVEN vs spreadsheets.