All in 1 utilizing the venue cuts costs
Cupcakes- no one has to serve cake
Wedding favors-$ 2.50 at Walmart for blankets during Thanksgiving time
Crayons Walmart & clip boards dollar store
Printed pictures from Internet Mr.& Mrs. Bubbles Mints at Walmart
Hobby lobby has 50% off Wedding items every other week or so just keep a eye on it. Also looking on classifiedsGlass plates & cups dollar store - some bought some borrowed Silverware - Costco office Supply store cheaper than renting them just resaleNapkins/table cloth- bought online cheap quality but it’s cloth and about same as renting I wanted a satin because lights bounce. I really recommend a two year engagement mine was about a year or less. Buffet style is cheaper by far . Find a venue that will allow you to set up and bring in your own stuff.
I think total we ended up spending around $10,000 maybe more maybe less. $1,000- for Hotel1,500-1,700-Food 2,500- Venue500- 5 hours for a Photographer $200-300 wedding favors Gifts for parents only Family/Wedding party- $20ish eachBouquets etc. - $500 I should of made it myself it’s easier cheaper and turns out how you wantDecor- I bought pay check by pay check and borrowed stuff. If you have the money hire people to come help set up and take down. I promise you won’t regret it. I had a lot of family volunteer and show up to help. In that aspect I was blessed with my moms best friends.P.S. Pay for as much Photography and videos as you can don’t be cheap. I loved my photographer and wish I had her for the entire day.
