SageAndSheets
This wedding budget spreadsheet tracks estimated, actual and paid costs, calculates balances automatically, and shows exactly where your budget stands by category.
Who this wedding budget is for
Made for Couples who want to set a realistic wedding budget, split it by category and see estimated, actual and paid amounts update as they book vendors.
What's included
- Wedding budget spreadsheet (.xlsx), example with 30 sample line items
- Blank version (.xlsx) with category starter rows
- Budget Summary tab with category breakdown and chart
- Step-by-step PDF guide for Google Sheets and Excel
Features
- Estimated vs. actual vs. paid for up to 150 items
- Balance due, payment status and over/under calculate automatically
- Items over estimate and payments due within 14 days are highlighted
- Summary: total budget, committed, paid, still owed, remaining, projected total
- categories (editable) with % of budget and an estimated-vs-actual chart
- Over-budget alert against your total budget
Planning the whole wedding?
This template works on its own, and it pairs with the rest of the SageAndSheets wedding collection: the wedding budget spreadsheet, guest list and RSVP tracker, seating chart, vendor tracker and day-of timeline. Every file uses the same sage and gold design, so your planning binder looks consistent from engagement to the last dance.
How to use it
- Buy once from Etsy, Gumroad or Payhip and download the files instantly.
- Open the example version first to see the template filled in, then use the blank version for your own details.
- Upload the .xlsx to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets, or open it directly in Excel.
- Follow the PDF guide; formulas update totals, dashboards and alerts as you type.
Frequently asked questions
Does it show what's still owed?
Yes. Balances, deposits and remaining payments calculate automatically for every line.
Can I use a percentage breakdown?
Yes. Start from a suggested category breakdown and adjust it to your own priorities.
Does it work in Google Sheets and Excel?
Yes. Every spreadsheet opens in Google Sheets (free) and Microsoft Excel. A step-by-step PDF guide is included.
Is anything shipped?
No. It's an instant digital download, available right after purchase.
