How to use the PlanMyNikah Budget Planner

Money is the part of wedding planning that quietly causes the most stress — usually because nobody can see the full picture at once. The free Budget Planner fixes that: one shared view of what you're spending, what you've paid, and what's still to come. Here's how to get the most from it.

Start with one honest number

Before you add a single cost, decide your total. Open the Budget Planner and enter the amount you and your families are genuinely comfortable spending — not the number you wish you had.

Split across the big rocks first

The planner pre-fills the categories most UK Muslim weddings need — venue, catering, photography, outfits, decor, transport and gifts. Set the big three first, because they decide everything else.

Log every deposit and balance

As you book vendors, record each payment. The planner shows you three things at a glance: what's paid, what's outstanding, and when the next balance is due — so nothing lands as a surprise the week of the nikah.

Your five-minute setup

• Enter your total budget
• Adjust the suggested category splits to your priorities
• Add each booked vendor with their quote
• Log deposits as you pay them
• Note balance due dates so you're never caught out

Keep the whole family on the same page

Because your budget syncs across devices and to your account, parents and siblings see the same figures you do. No more three different spreadsheets in three WhatsApp groups telling three different stories.

When you're ready, pair it with the Guest List and Payment Tracker — they share the same account, so your numbers stay consistent across every tool.