Things You'll Need:
- Computer
- Excel software
- paper
- Printer
- wedding expense list
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Step 1
First download a worksheet template for your wedding budget or create one using a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel.
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Step 2
Next make a list of all wedding expenses and list them in category rows down the left side of your budget worksheet.
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Step 3
Start with the largest fixed expenses first like the wedding dress, ceremony, reception dinner, limo, hotel expenses, etc.
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Step 4
Next list other necessities for the wedding like bridal luncheons, flowers and decorations, favors, invitations, cards, etc. on your budget worksheet.
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Step 5
Then make a category at the bottom of your worksheet called emergency budget fund. This category is for any forgotten or underestimated expenses that always show up when planning a wedding.
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Step 6
A good rule of thumb is to have at least half the budget as for your wedding necessities category set aside for this worksheet category.
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Step 7
Lastly, make sure to have two columns for entering in your budget amounts labeled Proposed Wedding Budget Amount and Actual Wedding Budget Amount.
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Step 8
This will allow for any discrepancy to show itself right away when planning your wedding budget allowing you to make adjustments to your worksheet where necessary.
