Budget planning
Plan a realistic event budget with category estimates, track quotes vs. actuals, log partial payments, and see category breakdowns at a glance. Built for people who hate spreadsheets.
Part of the free Event Atlas planning suite. Works alongside our other tools and the local vendor directory.
Each line tracks the vendor's quote, your locked-in actual cost, and what's paid vs. outstanding. Color-coded payment status keeps balances visible at a glance.
Illustrative spending ranges help you start planning each category. Adjust them for your location, priorities, and vendor quotes.
Tell us your event type and guest count; we'll pre-populate sensible categories (venue, catering, photographer, florist, etc.) so you can start filling in numbers.
Link any budget line to a checklist task so deposit due dates live next to the rest of your planning timeline. One source of truth for what you owe and when.
Realistic from day one
Start with suggested category amounts, then adjust them as your plans take shape. These estimates are a starting point; your location, guest count, and vendor choices will affect what you spend.
Quote → actual → paid
Every line has three states. Quote is the price the vendor gave you. Actual is what you signed a contract for. Paid tracks payments you've logged. Color-coded status shows outstanding balances at a glance.
Shared with your team
Collaborators can view or edit your budget depending on their role. Planners get the same view, so you're never copying numbers into a shared doc.
Frequently asked
Yes. It's included with every Event Atlas account alongside the Guest List, Checklist, and Seating Chart.
These are illustrative starting ranges based on Rhode Island estimates informed by The Knot Cost Guide. Costs vary by location, guest count, season, and vendor. Replace them with quotes as you plan.
Yes. You can rename, add, or remove categories to match how you actually think about your event.
Yes. Any budget line can be linked to a task in your Event Checklist, so deposit due dates live next to the rest of your planning timeline.
Part of the free Event Atlas planning suite, with no trial, no credit card, and no referral fees.