A destination wedding, without the money worries.
Pick the currency you’re paying in, list each vendor’s deposit and due date, and see what to set aside each month before you fly. The honeymoon budget comes with Planner + Extras.
What it does for destination weddings
Deposits that come early
Overseas venues often want money months ahead. Every due date lands on the pay plan with a ‘due soon’ flag.
Welcome dinner, sorted
Add it on the Events tab with its own guest count, separate from the wedding day.
Who’s flying in
RSVPs, meals and dietary needs on one list, so the venue gets final numbers on time.
Honeymoon included
Planner + Extras adds a honeymoon budget with cost per night, plus the printable day-of timeline.
The view, the vows, the people who flew in for you, and none of the 2am money maths.
Five steps. Most of it fills itself in.
Shown with a fictional couple. You only ever type in the yellow cells.
- 1
Type your budget and guest count
Every line on the Budget tab gets a suggested amount from a typical wedding split. No quotes yet? You still have a full plan on day one.
You type: 2 numbers · It does: 50 budget lines priced
- 2
Add guests and RSVPs
Mark catering and drinks as “per guest” and they multiply by your live head-count. Three people say no and the total drops by itself. Tag a B-list to see what it costs before invitations go out.
You type: Yes / No · It does: head-count, catering, bar, total, B-list savings
- 3
Add deposits and due dates
As you book, add each deposit, second payment and balance. The Pay plan lists them by month, flags what’s due soon and tells you how much to set aside each month.
You type: amounts and dates · It does: a month-by-month pay plan and a set-aside figure
- 4
Type a table number
Give each guest a table on the guest list. The seating chart builds itself and shows who sits where, free seats and who still needs a seat.
You type: a number per guest · It does: the whole seating chart
- 5
Open the Dashboard
Budget vs planned, cost per guest, what’s due next, who hasn’t replied and who’s paying, plus plain-English notes: how far over budget you are, and the quickest ways to fix it.
You type: nothing · It does: your to-do list, in plain English
Real screens, shown with fictional couples
Shown with a fictional couple. Your copy starts blank.
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The wedding budget & planner
- Google Sheets copy + Excel file
- 12 tabs: Start, Dashboard, For family, Budget, Pay plan, Guests, Events, Seating, Checklist, Wedding day, Vendors, Tips
- Set up in about 5 minutes
- Any currency, any date format
- Printable gift card if it’s a present
Planner, plus the budgets around the wedding and a printable pack
- Everything in the Planner
- Extras workbook: honeymoon, hens & bucks, engagement party, savings plan
- 8-page printable pack: day-of timeline, seating plan, vendor contacts, questions to ask, emergency kit, final week, gifts & thank-yous
- Printable gift card
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Questions
Can I use two currencies?
One currency per file keeps the totals honest. Pick the one you’re paying most vendors in and convert the rest when you book.
Does it handle guests paying their own way?
Yes. Only items you pay for go on the budget. Use the guest list for RSVPs, meals and who’s staying where (Notes).
Is the honeymoon budget in the basic planner?
No, it’s in Planner + Extras, with hens & bucks, engagement party and a savings plan.
Is this a Google Sheet or an Excel file?
Both are included. You get a Google Sheets version (it goes into your own Google Drive) and an Excel file for Excel on Windows or Mac. Plain formulas only: no macros, scripts or add-ons.
How long does it take to set up?
About 5 minutes to a first plan. Type your names, date, budget and guest count on the Start tab and every budget line gets a suggested amount. Add guests and real prices as you go.