Budget plan - went from 12k to 7k

I am having this same problem we originally had a budget we wanted to stay under, but as we started booking people and finding out just how expensive everything is related to weddings, honestly our budget doubled. That being said there were thing we knew we could not be without like a photographer to do engagement pictures for our save the dates, and having 8 hr coverage for our wedding. We also decided we want a big cake 🎂 to feed our 150 guest. We really have been trying to find the most budget friendly vendors so you’re not alone

Ugh, weddings are so expensive! Did you ladies send out your STDs/invites yet??? If not, slash that guest list. It’s not just the per-meal cost. More guests = more desserts, drinks, rentals, decor, invites/thank you cards. 😭

Lol hahaha why I thought of that at work.. this just made me laugh 🤣🤣😂😂😂😂but I sent half of my save the dates out last month .. I still have a lil ways to go

Cut alcohol or only do wine/beer.
DIY decor.
Get lots of quotes for cake (also could do a dessert bar, cupcakes, cookies, etc instead)
Be your own planner
Second job/part time work
Sell household items to make a little money

View Quoted Comment I could not agree more I have not sent out my STD yet 😅 we have our engagement shoot set up for March 10th as soon as we get our pictures back from the photographer we are going to send them.

View Quoted Comment Great idea but I wish I had the time to sell stuff I’m too busy with kids, homework, projects , etc

View Quoted Comment You are on it I haven’t thought abt engagement photos I’m looking to doing that close to the time invitations go out maybe a month early

View Quoted Comment I feel ya. I'm down to three months, trying to stay on budget, kids and trying to move. I hate moving..I have so much stuff haha. Stay positive. Look for bargains. Search promo codes if ordering online.

Moving I haven’t started there I’m expected to do that in August but contemplating if I should wait until after the wedding

No. It wasn’t hard for me at all. I don’t have a budget per say but I’m a minimalist. When I calculated how much money is coming out of my pocket, (exludes, groom attire and food for guests) it will probably less than $2,000.

View Quoted Comment Thank you my fiancé has been keeping me on track honestly he's been the main one helping plan, that’s just how his brain works he's an engineer and likes things certain ways and is very detail oriented. So its been a blessing to have his help in all this ❤️ I keep reading that the STD should be sent around 4-6 months in advance to let guest know about your date so I think I’m going to send mine out 6 months prior hope its not too soon..

Yes it’s fun when both are involved my fiancé is in and out with it but still gives his output on things p

Wow I wish $2000 was it

View Quoted Comment Homework will be the death of me!! If I had the time we spend on homework every night to Uber I could probably pay for the wedding 🤣 anyways can you cut your flowers down? Instead of full bouquets single flowers? Less or no floral centerpieces, change the type of flower to a less expensive one?

Lol I cut that as soon as I got the proposal Paying $4k for flowers that will die in two days I bet I won’t ... silk it is

You can get cut flowers at a farmers market and make your own bouquet. Also, potted flowers from Home Depot or Lowes for centerpieces. Decorate the pots and they will double as gifts for the MOB and MOG, MOH, BMs, etc. The potted flowers will live on as memory pieces from your special day. Way less expensive than a florist.

You ladies are smart and coming up with some great ideas

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Whew! Then slash that guest list, my friend, and you'll save a lot of money.

Thts exactly what I’m gping to do