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Set the total cap and guest count, then enter planned and booked or actual amounts for each category. The remaining budget is the cap minus booked amounts; it is not a bank balance and does not mean unbooked costs disappear. Planned cost per guest divides the planned total by the guest count.
The sample percentages are illustrative and add to 100%. They are not a market survey or a recommendation for your location. Auto-fill applies that sample to eight rows or splits the cap equally for another row count. It allocates integer cents and distributes the remainder so the total matches the rounded cap.
Replace samples with vendor quotes that include taxes, service charges, tips and other agreed costs. Keep a contingency appropriate to your own contracts. Use the planned and booked differences to spot overruns before making new commitments.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the category percentages official benchmarks?
No. The sample split is an editable planning template, not market-price data or a recommendation. It allocates 100% of the budget across eight example categories.
How does auto-fill handle rounding and custom categories?
For eight categories it applies the displayed sample percentages. For another number of categories it splits the cap equally. Remainder cents are distributed so the planned total equals the rounded budget cap.
Does budget remaining mean all bills are paid?
No. It is the total cap minus entered booked or actual amounts. Unbooked vendors and future costs can still use that balance. Planned cost per guest uses planned amounts only.