How do I track budget categories?
Organize your wedding expenses into categories to see where your money is going.
Plan requirement: Pro plan
Short answer: Set up budget categories in Planner > Budget, assign expenses to categories, and view spending breakdowns.
Setting up categories
Go to Planner > Budget
View existing categories or add new ones
Set estimated amounts for each category
Assign expenses as you make them
Available categories
Accommodation
Attire
Cake
Catering
Ceremony
Entertainment
Flowers & Styling
Gifts & Favors
Health & Beauty
Jewelry
Photography
Planning
Stationery
Transportation
Travel & Honeymoon
Venues
Videography
Website
Other
Viewing category spending
Your budget view shows:
- Total allocated per category
- Amount spent
- Amount remaining
- Percentage of total budget
Adjusting categories
As you plan:
- Move money between categories as needed
- Update estimates when you get real quotes
- Track actual vs estimated spending
- Identify categories going over budget
Tips
Start with rough percentage guidelines
Adjust based on your priorities
Don't forget smaller categories
Track vendor-specific costs within categories
Review weekly or bi-weekly during active planning
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