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Wedding Budget Spreadsheet: Free Breakdown by Category
Typical wedding budget percentages by category and how to set up a wedding budget spreadsheet.
Typical budget split
| Category | Share |
|---|---|
| Venue + catering | 45–50% |
| Photography/video | 10–12% |
| Attire + beauty | 8–10% |
| Music/entertainment | 7–8% |
| Flowers + decor | 8–10% |
| Stationery, favors, misc | 5% |
| Buffer | 5–10% |
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Category budget, deposits, balances and due dates, all auto-calculated.
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A 12-month wedding timeline and budget cheat sheet to print today.
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