How to Save and Plan a BUDGET WEDDING in 6 Months

The average wedding in the U.S. is $30-35K right now!! We had what is considered a “budget wedding.” I’m sharing how my husband and I saved for our traditional wedding ceremony and reception in Los Angeles county & my tips for having an affordable wedding without going into debt!

~ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:27 ~ aesthetic intro ~
1:07 - Before wedding planning, set your priorities
2:32 - Budgeting + Saving for the big day
5:02 - Wedding planners can be expensive, so try this
7:35 - Pre-wedding events
12:00 - How to save on the wedding venue
14:06 - How to save on wedding vendors
14:34 - How to save on wedding decor
16:01 - How to save on the wedding cake
16:58 - Gifts for the wedding party + family
18:12 - Wedding photography + videography
19:55 - Fresh flowers for your wedding?
20:08 - Do wedding guests need transportation?
20:49 - How we kept costs low for our bridal and groom attire
22:13 - Post-wedding events
23:04 - BONUS tips

~ CONTACT
[email protected]

~ BUDGETING RESOURCES:
FREE cash envelopes (I've used these. You do have to print + assemble them yourself.): https://www.thebudgetmom.com/free-res...
Decorative cash envelopes w/ A6 binder (these are tear + water resistant): https://amzn.to/39gPNwp
Simple design cash envelopes: https://amzn.to/37QxWMz
Budget by paycheck notebook (I own this one): https://shop.thebudgetmom.com/product...
Budget notebook (very similar to the one I have + more affordable): https://amzn.to/3vMsPF7
Highlighters: https://amzn.to/3LnWtqP

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~ ABOUT ME
I’m a young millennial, a Christian, a wife, and a full-time marketing manager based in Los Angeles! I currently work in tech at a start up and I’m sharing my insights about working in the industry & my daily life as a digital marketer.