A budget per event
Each event gets its own budget, kept separate from every other client's.
Budget tracking
An event budget tracker that warns you before you overspend
Attend gives every event its own budget, split by category, and warns you when a category gets close to its limit, so overspends come up while there is still time to fix them. Budget tracking is included on Pro and Custom.
What the budget tracker does
Split by category
Break the total into venue, catering, decor, entertainment, attire, AV or any category you use.
Spend against plan
See what has been spent in each category against what was agreed, as you record it.
Alerts before overruns
Get an alert when a category is close to its limit, so you can talk to the client early.
Linked to vendors
Vendor status (booked, pending or paid) sits next to the budget, so you know what is still owed.
Vendor paymentsCOMING SOON
Pay vendors from Attend and see the budget update itself.
A worked example
Say a client signs off ₦10,000,000 for a wedding reception. You split it by category in Attend:
| Category | Budget | Spent so far | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and drinks | ₦3,800,000 | ₦2,900,000 | On track |
| Venue, decor and rentals | ₦2,000,000 | ₦1,900,000 | Alert: 95% used |
| Entertainment and photography | ₦2,000,000 | ₦1,200,000 | On track |
| Attire | ₦1,200,000 | ₦600,000 | On track |
| Stationery and souvenirs | ₦500,000 | ₦150,000 | On track |
| Contingency | ₦500,000 | ₦0 | Untouched |
Figures are illustrative. The split follows a common Nigerian wedding guide; see our Nigerian wedding budget guide.
The venue and decor line is at 95%, so Attend flags it. You can raise it with the client before the final decor invoice arrives, rather than after.
Why not a spreadsheet?
A spreadsheet works for one event. With five clients it becomes five files, each with its own formulas, shared over WhatsApp and out of date by the next morning. In Attend, every budget sits next to that event's guest list and vendors, and your team sees the same numbers.
Included on Attend Pro ($29 a month) and Custom.
Frequently asked questions
Does Attend have an event budget tracker?
Yes. Attend lets you set a budget for each event, split it by category and track spend against plan, with an alert when a category gets close to its limit.
Can I use my own budget categories?
Yes. Use whichever categories fit the event, such as venue, catering, decor, entertainment, AV or attire.
Can I track budgets for several clients at once?
Yes. Each event has its own budget, and Pro supports unlimited events, so every client stays separate.
Is budget tracking free?
Budget tracking is on Attend Pro and Custom. Attend Basic is free and covers guest lists, ticketing and check-in.