Wedding Budget Cost Simulator, Venue Comparison, Vendor Tracker for Googe Sheets and Excel

Stop guessing your total wedding cost.
Plan smarter with a connected system that lets you compare options, test scenarios, and see your total instantly -- before you spend a dollar.

This Wedding Cost Simulator is a smarter, more focused way to plan your budget. Mix and match venues, vendors, and scenarios to see exactly how your total changes. Compare options, track details, and understand how everything comes together in one clean, connected system so you can make confident decisions before you spend a dollar.

✨ WHAT IT DOES ✨
This a powerful budgeting and decision-making tool designed to help you:
✦ Compare venues side-by-side
✦ Track vendors from outreach to final decision
✦ Simulate different cost scenarios before you book
✦ See your total update instantly as you plan
✦ Stay organized with smart, clutter-free dropdowns
Everything is connected, so when you update pricing or selections, your totals adjust automatically. No duplicate work, no confusion.

✨ IN THE SHEET ✨
You will get a Google Sheets document with four total tabs:
✦ 1. Start Here - Set your own vendor categories, rankings, decision statuses and more.
✦ 2. Venues - View costs, ratings and an automatic overall score side-by-side.
✦ 3. Vendors - Track vendor outreach, status, costs and more in one place.
✦ 4. Cost Simulator - The star of the show! Mix and match venues, vendors and budgets for an instant cost. Compare up to three scenarios of combinations.

✨ HOW IT WORKS ✨
Plan your wedding cost in 3 simple steps:
1. Compare your venue options
2. Track and manage your vendors
3. Simulate your total cost in real time

✨ KEY FEATURES ✨
✦ Smart, category-based dropdowns (only see what’s relevant)
✦ Real-time cost updates across your planner
✦ Connected data between venues, vendors, and simulator
✦ Customizable categories and flexible setup
✦ Clean, intuitive layout designed for ease

✨ WHAT YOU'LL GET ✨
🧾 Fully built sample template
🧼 Blank template to customize
🎥 Guided video walkthrough
📖 Easy-to-follow written guide
🤝 Dedicated support if you need help

✨ WHO THIS IS FOR ✨
This is perfect for brides, grooms and wedding planners that:
✦ Want to understand a wedding cost before booking anything
✦ Feel overwhelmed by large, all-in-one planners
✦ Prefer a clean, focused tool for budgeting and decisions
✦ Want to compare options and plan with confidence

✨ WHAT THIS IS (AND ISN'T) ✨
This is a wedding cost planning tool focused on:
✦ Venues
✦ Vendors
✦ Simulating Costs
It does NOT include full planning tools like itemized budgeting, guest lists, RSVPs, timelines, etc.

✨ FAQ's ✨
✦ Does this include a budget planner?
NO, this does not include a traditional budgeting spreadsheet such as a categorized or itemized template. The Cost Simulator works off of any amount you designate to be your "budget".

✦ How does the cost simulator work?
You will first manually input any dollar amount you want to work against as your total wedding cost.
The simulator allows you to mix and match venues, vendors, and selections to see how your total cost changes in real time. As you update pricing or selections, your totals automatically adjust—no manual calculations needed.

✨ PLEASE NOTE ✨
✦ A FREE Google account is required to access and use this template
✦ A general understanding of Google Sheets and/or Excel platform is required
✦ This is a digital product - no physical item will be shipped to you

✨ LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE? ✨
I’m here if you need anything—don’t hesitate to reach out!

✨ BUYER AGREEMENT ✨
By purchasing this listing you agree to all of these following terms.

✦ Personal Use Only
This template is for single, personal use only. You may use it to plan your own wedding or event.

✦ No Redistribution, Resale or Derivative Use
This template, in whole or in part, may not be copied, recreated, or used to create derivative products for resale or distribution.

✦ For Planners & Professionals
If you are a wedding planner, coordinator, or business intending to use this template with clients, a commercial license is required.
Please contact me to purchase the appropriate license for client use.

✦ Digital Product Notice
Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final and non-refundable.

✦ Basic Knowledge of Google Sheets and/or Excel
While I strive to create user-friendly products, a general and basic understanding of how to use the editing programs are required. I may not be held liable for inability to use the template or any damages that may result in using the template.