Where can I find a free budget worksheet?

Short answer

You can find free wedding budget worksheets from many wedding planning websites, but we cannot name them here. You can also make your own using a simple spreadsheet. The best worksheet lists every possible cost, has a column for estimated and actual amounts, and tracks what you have paid.

A free budget worksheet is easy to find online. Many wedding planning sites and blogs offer downloadable templates. You can also use a basic spreadsheet program on your computer or phone. The important thing is not where you get it, but what it includes.

A good worksheet should have categories for every part of the wedding: venue, catering, drinks, attire, rings, flowers, photography, music, stationery, transport, hair and makeup, legal fees, and gifts. It should have columns for your estimate, the actual cost, what you have paid, and what is still owed. It should also have a section for your contingency fund.

If you cannot find a template you like, make your own. Start with a list of everything you need, then add a column for cost. As you book things, update it. Keep it in one place, like a shared online document, so both of you can see it.

Remember that your worksheet is only useful if you actually use it. Set a reminder to update it every week. That way, you always know where you stand and you will not be surprised by a bill at the end.