We graduated 😭 it was genuinely the best day of my life
Some details:
We got married in an historical church in our city (Providence, RI). Budget was $22k but ended up around $30k once everything was said and done.
Budget savers:
- Fake flowers (Ling’s Moment with some craft store additions), all centerpieces were handmade
- My dress (purchased new off the rack from a closing bridal studio for $500)
- Almost all decor was made by us and my mom
Budget breakers:
- Prepaid parking passes for all guests in a public lot next door (venue had no parking lot). A lot of people appreciated this and I’m glad we did it!
- Original caterer was not allergy friendly and we ended up with a more expensive one (worth it tbh the food was wonderful)
My recommendations:
- Wedibox for guest photos and videos (we’ve gotten around 400 guest pictures so far and it’s been so much fun to see, especially while impatiently awaiting our professional photos)
- Get every single thing in writing (the venue coordinator pulled crap on the day of that never should have happened)
- Consider vendor allergies! I was so glad I asked all of mine so they could be accommodated
- Marry your best friend!!!
Feel free to ask any questions if you’re interested :)
Thank you for being a resource through this process and I am wishing so much love and luck to all of you with your weddings! ❤️