FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between The Budget Calculator and other softwares?
The Budget Calculator is specifically designed to take the complicated task of accounting and managing every dollar of your wedding day and make that task simple by organizing you and your wedding at the same time. It sounds amazing, but this software really does organize you. The professionally designed templates allow you to choose and create all things necessary that are a part or your parties, ceremonies and receptions. Plan it, price it, print it. You can easily e-mail it and whoever receives the e-mail can view it! This software combined with an organized binder has you planning like a pro.

Will the Budget Calculator plan my entire wedding for me?
No software will plan an entire wedding for you. Each wedding is personal and not exactly like any other. The one ingredient to every successful wedding is a well planned budget. The budget really is the wedding, right? Combined with well organized binder, the Budget Calculator will track and price every detail of your wedding making a very complex task seem easy. The Budget Calculator is designed to be easy to use. Be sure to check out the free printable worksheets to help you plan a wedding like a pro.

What operating systems will the Budget Planner work on?
This state-of-the-art software runs on Windows XP and Vista.

Will all the all personal information I save in the files be safe?
Yes. The files are safely stored on your computer, not on a network.
Also: We do recommend that you back-up your files on a regular basis.

Will I receive and junk mail solicitations from anyone or the wedding industry?
Absolutely not.

How do I e-mail my budget reports and to do lists?
The easiest way is using one of the built-in commands in the software. In the drop-down menu located in the top left hand corner of the software screen, select ‘File’, then the ‘Export HTML.’ It then gives you a choice which of your documents you would like to save as HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). HTML allows anyone the ability to view your document using their current internet browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) or popular word processing programs (Word, Excel, etc.).
One you have selected (left click) ‘Budget’ report or ‘To Do’ list, a SAVE dialogue box appears and allows you to select where you want to save the document to and rename it if you wish. Then you simply click on the "Save' button. Now you have saved it, open an e-mail, attach the document(s) and send. Your recipient can view, save or print it using their internet browser or word processing programs.

Can I print the budget report and to do list?
Yes. Select File>Print and you will observe a choice between ‘Budget’ report and ‘To Do’ list in your drop-down menu. Select one and PRINT dialogue box appears giving you typical printing choices. Repeat to print other document.

How long will the program run?
The copy of the wedding budget software is yours forever. Once downloaded, copy the Set-Up Installer icon to a flash drive or a disc for a back-up and safe keeping.

What happens to my software if I purchase a new computer?
Your software can be transferred to your new computer. Install it using your back-up copy of the Set-Up Installer you saved to a back up drive.

What if I lost my copy of my software. Do I have to purchase another?
No. E-mail us at 'software@thegreatevent.com' and we will gladly provide you a replacement. We love our software and we want you to love it too.

How much is it?
The cost of the Budget Calculator is $29.88 and can be purchased safely and securely using PayPal. Use your PayPal account or credit card.

Can I try before I buy?
Absolutely! Go to the 'DEMO' page by clicking on the on the 'INTERACTIVE DEMO' link. We strongly recommend taking 4 minutes to read the quickstart guide so you will up and planning in just a few moments.

How can I buy it?
Click on the 'BUY IT NOW' link on the top and bottom navigation bar of this site. One you pay using PayPal, an e-mail is immediately sent to you with downloading instructions. The e-mail contains the link and password to a secure download server. The Set-up takes less than three minutes using a typical DSL connection.

What if the download instructions don’t arrive in my e-mail after a few minutes?
Digital Good Delivery is one of the most widely trusted download providers. If your instructions do not arrive almost immediately, you must check to see if your spam filter is set too high. Once in a great while, a highly set spam filter will automatically forward our instructions to the spam folder by mistake. It does this because it contains the URL of the server and the password. Check your spam filter for an e-mail from us with the subject line of 'software@thegreatevent.com.' There you will find your instructions.

What happens if the instructions are not in the spam folder?
E-mail us immediately at 'software@thegreatevent.com' and we will send an additional link and password. We love our software and we want you to love it too.

Can I buy the software on a CD instead of downloading it?
Yes. We offer it on disc for $69.88 each including tax and shipping. E-mail us for details.

How can I learn how to use it?
The easiest way to see how the Budget Calculator works and functions is by reading the information on our demo page. Once you see how easy it will be to use, scroll to the bottom of the demo page and click the ‘Click Here for Interactive Demo.’ This will allow you to take a test drive before you purchase. Read the Quick Start Guide (takes less than four minutes) and you will be up, running and planning almost immediately. There is an in-depth tutorial that explains every detail using easing to understand words and terms.

What happens to my information if my computer crashes?
Your wedding budget planner information is lost like any other software. Buy a flash drive to use as a back-up. See free printable worksheets for suggestion for building a binder and protecting you work.

Thank you for your business. Happy planning!