The request
“Create a donut pie chart titled Autumn Wedding Budget with Venue and catering $9,600, Photography $3,100, Attire $2,400, Flowers $1,800, Music $1,400, and Contingency $1,700.”
Then tryChange Flowers to $2,200.Add Stationery at $600.
What is in this drawing
Read the decisions behind it.
01Largest commitment
Venue and catering lead the budget.
02Vendor balance
Photography, attire and flowers are distinct decisions.
03Buffer
Contingency is set aside before committing the full amount.
Use for an event budget with one total and a limited set of expense groups.
More like this
Other examples in this family.
FAQ
Common questions
Why add a contingency category?
It reserves part of the total for changes and small costs that appear during planning.
Can I use this for any event?
Yes. Replace the wedding categories with the costs for a conference, party or fundraiser.
How many budget categories work well?
Usually five to seven categories keep a pie chart readable.