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Wedding budget

A wedding budget app that stays honest

Set the total, split it by category, and track every quote, deposit and payment against it — with the people you plan with, and the amounts hidden from anyone who shouldn't see them.

By Bridewell · Updated Nov 4, 2026

Plan the budget

  • Set your total in your own currency — 32 are supported.
  • Start from 16 common budget lines: venue, catering, attire, photography, music, flowers and more.
  • Let “Suggest a split” divide the total by typical shares — about 22% for the venue and 22% for catering, for example — then adjust.
  • Try the split first with the free budget calculator.

Track what you really spend

  • The estimate and what you have paid on every line, so you see what is still to come.
  • Due dates for deposits, instalments and final balances, so nothing is paid late.
  • Vendors with their quotes and contracts, linked to the money they cost.

Decide who sees the money

Wedding budgets are personal. In Bridewell, access to amounts is a separate switch for each person: without it they see “Amount hidden”, everywhere, and can't change a price. The rule is enforced on the server, so a hidden number never reaches their device.

Only the two of you — the owner and a co-owner — can change the total and its currency.

Free and Premium

The free plan holds 25 budget lines; Premium removes every cap. Compare plans.

Questions, answered

What is a typical wedding budget breakdown?

It varies by country and taste, but the venue and catering usually take the largest shares — about 22% and 22% in Bridewell's suggested split. The [budget breakdown guide](/guides/wedding-budget-breakdown) goes through every category.

Can I keep the budget private from family?

Yes. Invite family as Editor or Viewer: they help with the plan and the budget stays hidden. You can also hide amounts from anyone individually.

Can we use a currency other than dollars?

Yes. Choose the currency when you set the total; every amount is shown in it.

A budget you both trust

Start from the suggested split, track every payment and decide who sees the numbers.

Plan your budget free