Where Spreadsheets may suit you
A spreadsheet may be enough if you enjoy building your own system, need only a simple budget and are comfortable keeping other details elsewhere.
Compare your options
EverAfter Planner vs wedding spreadsheets
Spreadsheets are flexible, familiar and free. EverAfter is for couples who want the budget, suppliers, payments, guests, tasks and wedding website to update in one shared place instead of maintaining separate files and message threads.
Where EverAfter may suit you
EverAfter may suit you if repeated updates, separate files and checking figures across messages are taking time away from the planning itself.
| Compare | EverAfter Planner | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | £29.99 monthly or £179 yearly after a 30-day free trial. | Usually free if you already have spreadsheet software. |
| Set-up | Wedding sections and calculations are ready to use. | You choose the columns, formulas, sharing rules and layout. |
| Budget and payments | Supplier costs and payment changes feed the same wedding totals. | You maintain formulas and copy changes between sheets yourself. |
| Working together | One signed-in wedding workspace across mobile and desktop. | Sharing works well, but access and version control depend on the tool and file set-up. |
| Guest-facing tools | Wedding website, RSVP, gift fund and guest photo gallery are included. | These usually need separate forms, sites or services. |
What to check before you choose
- How many separate sheets, forms and message threads you are willing to maintain.
- Whether payment changes need to update supplier and budget totals automatically.
- Whether both partners need the same current view on mobile and desktop.
- Whether you also need a wedding website, RSVP, gift fund and guest gallery.
Product features and pricing can change. Check each provider's current terms before deciding.
See whether EverAfter fits your wedding
Review the plans or start with a 30-day free trial.