21 Budget Saving Tips for Brides

[@Sara-vn2kz]

Here’s another tip: Only print physical invitation cards for REALLY close friends and family who are likely to keep them for memory’s sake. We’re talking like 10-20 cards max. For everyone else, design a digital card that you can send to people through messenger, WhatsApp, or email. Make sure it looks professional.

[@jonillet5507]

I don't hate this idea

[@spanishh99]

A really good tip I got was asking your vendors if you can pay them in cash! They will usually say yes and reduce the cost!

[@caitlinfoster9508]

Interesting!! Why is the cost reduced?

[@reneshay889]

Caitlyn Jenkins Cash gets a reduced priced because vendors are guaranteed payment and don't have to worry about payment plans, bounced checks, credit card interest payments etc. and other non-payment issues.

[@gracecarmody656]

What is also great for save the dates, is making a save the date video. You can shoot a video with a friend's camera or iPhone, and then edit it on imovie or movie maker. Then when you send it out, it's a save the date, but it's so much cheaper!

[@Epinaj]

One correction for people who may be misled. Moissante is not a diamond, but a gem. It’s not chemically similar , but visually very alike. You can get lab created diamonds however, those are the exact carbon/chemical make-up of diamonds and are very affordable!

[@Sarah-vc8jc]

I actually think moissanites are much nicer with the colourful sparkles they throw

[@sdarling6518]

I think, I thought moissanite was a lab created diamond because moissanite it is a lab created stone. That could have thrown some other people off too.

[@skaterboy-cz9wj]

Are those the diamonds or lab diamonds that are made of your dead ancestors - you can take their remains and make them into diamonds? Or are those real diamonds. So yes, you can litterally have grandma on your ringfinger or whoever (well they have to be deceased)

[@yippehanako]

@@skaterboy-cz9wj lab diamonds are real diamonds- just created under a different process

[@iamstarl1ght]

I would love a video about the average costs of vendors like florists and caterers. I know it ranges widely but i think a lot of brides have no idea how much flowers cost! Love your videos! Wish you could be my coordinator but I’m getting married in Wisconsin :(

[@Colourinne]

Me!! I haven’t got a precise budget because I have no idea how much things cost! Just an overall budget of how much we can afford to spend 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@nyssac2914]

Even dresses - walking in “what’s your budget?” Like... I don’t know? What does a wedding dress cost? What’s a good budget? I’ve had a few friends married in recent years so they’ve been able to tell me their costs for flowers/dresses/photographers/etc which helps immensely.

[@bambilover26]

Yes to cutting plus ones!! We were so firm on this, and I'm glad that we were. We wanted as many people there as possible who we knew would support our marriage in the long run and strangers just won't. I think I made ONE exception for a friend who didn't know anyone else. Everyone else had plenty of people to talk to and dance with all night long. I also kind of hate how plus ones can be treated as a crutch to keep you from having to interact with new people. I didn't feel bad at all at the thought of my friends having a moment where they had to reach out to someone new or dance next to someone they didn't know.

[@christiannewennink666]

You look full on Odette (Swan Princess) in this vid!! 😍

[@Moonbutnosun]

Love it

[@djk5v]

Just an add-on: please add a plus one for those in long-term relationships. Just because we’ve been together for 8 years but not married yet does not mean you cannot include a plus one!

[@nyssac2914]

Deborah Karp I understand people not inviting random plus ones but when we’ve been together for years and live together and have bought a house together... but because we haven’t gotten married he doesn’t count? I do understand, logically, how much it costs per head and all of that, but emotionally it angers me. (Won’t be a problem soon though!)

[@kitc.3104]

To deal with this we set a 2 year rule. If they've been together in any capacity for the duration of our engagement then they are getting a plus 1.

[@djk5v]

Kit C. Cool. It’s funny. A year later, in the time of corona, all of my fiancé’s and my rules regarding that have changed now that our venue has changed, we’ve reduced the numbers, and have to provide for social distancing. Before, it was etiquette to give a groomsman a plus one no matter what, and now it’s like hey you’re not in a serious relationship, numbers really count so no plus one. With our rain socially distanced configuration, I hope we’ll even be able to invite the bridal party given we’ll have to separate all the family units into different tables. So nvm, groomsman, you get a plus one because being at a table of one is lonely. This whole thing is just stressful.

[@led6244]

I agree! Just bc people are not married doesn’t mean they shouldn’t get a plus one, however I will add not everyone needs a plus one ONLY if they know other people. I’d they don’t know anyone else, give them a +1 so they’re not alone and feel comfortable. I’ve been in those situations and it sucked

[@gatzwolffadventures]

It should be implied. If youve been in a relationship.that long the newlyweds should already know them. If they don't, consider maybe sending them well wishes especially if they're adamant about no plus ones. But yea. A bride and groom should know about long term relationships married or not when making their guest list. That's why they should be smaller rather than larger

[@MsKosty]

My fiancé and I are saving 1000-2000 dollars by doing everything “off season” we are getting married in March which in PA normally weddings are most popular May-October. Definitely recommend!

[@rachaelbencic740]

I took your advice for buying my dress: bought a dress on a clearance sale for off-rack dresses from a designer who retired :) Cost less than $800 and I love it (it's a little big, but that can be fixed pretty easily)

[@RebeccaLane]

Hearing all these extra costs are crazy to me! Honestly this video is so helpful but also makes me feel so lucky at the deal I got! Our venue hosts the ceremony/reception and our package includes the catering, the cake, champagne toasts, a free suite lounge for the wedding party day of and a free night in a suite for my fiancé and I and more and it’s a special for $46 per person.. I feel blessed we found this! Thanks for all these amazing videos!

[@jencasey316]

I didnt go for an artificial ring but we did get a much less expensive gemstone - amethyst because I LOVE purple and my fiancee got it on sale so it was well under $100 even designed specifically for me. And I'm wearing my grandma's dress so it was free (though alterations are a little more but they are a gift from my mom) and we are using a venue that really doesnt require much decoration - and one where we can use things we already have to decorate the way we want.

[@SarahLarsonwgm]

We are having a dessert table AND wedding cake, but we are not having a full meal, more of a very large snack. Since the wedding is in Texas he is having a groom's cake and I am having a traditional wedding cake. We really paid attention to finding a cake that actually tastes good. That being said, we ordered smaller cakes because we are having the dessert bar too. For the dessert bar we have made most of the desserts and are freezing them before hand (we made sure they freeze well). I think it's going to turn out really nicely and I am so excited!

[@ILynndee]

That's awesome! What desserts did you end up making? I'm considering a dessert table as well. 😌

[@sophieedens9928]

Thank you so much for making this video, even if it is somewhat old. I am currently planning out my wedding, and it is so comforting to find helpful videos like this on KZbin. My fiance and I haven't set a budget yet, so I am scrapping over every detail to figure out where I can save, get the best deal, etc. This video helped a lot and has made me rethink a couple things. Keep being you and keep making this wonderful content!!

[@kathryngraceee]

Tip is also estate diamonds! I picked my setting/stone size and we were lucky enough to have an estate option in exactly what I wanted made with a moissonite. It was cheaper to purchase the estate diamond from our jeweler vs getting the same ring made with a moissonite.

[@16handsoffunfunfun]

our wedding budget is $15,000 i feel like its already not enough lol

[@michellebae]

Omg I love you!! I'm in the middle of planning my own wedding and have been thinking so much of what makes a "perfect wedding day" a complete waste of money and time! You are so refreshing and down to earth, such a huge fan!!

[@jdfields8078]

Jamie! Great Video!!! I love it. Absolutely perfect. Just wanted to add a couple quick comments. I am a DJ and have been in the industry for 25 years, along with being a wedding planner etc. Every weekend it seems I see all the favors, decor get thrown away and they always want to give me a gigantic box of cupcakes, or a layer of cake. I completely understand if people want to DIY the music, professional dj's can make or break the party - they should be the Master of Ceremonies and keep everything flowing and should know literally everything since they have the microphone - I actually do a personalized introduction and I even let people know details and keep it flowing. Music - an ipod can't read the crowd or be played at the right time. #manhours a lot of vendors are starting to charge per day rather than hourly. A lot of vendors have so many upsells - and it drives me crazy - it's like when you go to your favorite steak house and they ask if you would like your baked potato loaded they don't tell you it's an extra 5.95 for sour cream, lol. Don't forget to ask if there is a corking fee or cake cutting fee. Make the bar simple, and you don't need red wine, it spills and causes a mess a lot of times. My plug - if you went to a wedding a couple a years ago what do you remember, can you tell me how the flowers smelled, or exactly how the cake tasted, or food, or do you remember people dancing and having fun? :) thank you for such a great video kudos it would be an honor to work with you someday....or see you at wedding mba or something.

[@TheIrishOne95]

I just discovered your channel today and I LOVE your videos! I got engaged last month and while I've had a wedding Pinterest board for years there's still so much I don't know and can learn from those who have knowledge in that area. I've learned so much from your videos today and got so many ideas for inspiration and do's and do not's. I have a move from Arizona to Ireland(to where my fiancé and some family live) before I start seriously planning my wedding, but I love getting ideas and knowing what I'm going to want to do. Thank you for all your knowledge! I love your channel!

[@TheIrishOne95]

Jamie Wolfer Thank you! I will definitely need a day of coordinator for the wedding ceremony and reception in Ireland. I'll also be having a reception in Arizona too that I'll need a day of coordinator for. I'll be in contact with you once I get settled in Ireland!!

[@TheIrishOne95]

Jamie Wolfer Thank you!!

[@jessgreen2464]

My fiancé and I didn’t bother with engagement rings, partly because I didn’t see a point to having only one of us wearing a ring to essentially tell the world we’re engaged and he didn’t want one, so we just didn’t. But instead I got a really beautifully pearl and rose gold ring as my wedding ring and he got a gold ring with a detailed Celtic design. Not getting an engagement ring, and not going for expensive gems or diamonds cut the cost down a lot. In the end both of our rings combined was about $700.

[@jessgreen2464]

Thank you so much Jamie! I adore your videos :) Getting married soon, and they're super helpful!

[@Sarah-vc8jc]

Not to rain on your parade, but pearls aren't the most robust of things, so make sure to take care of them if you're wearing them every day 🙂

[@Denabella]

I actually told my bf that when the time comes to get me a tigers eye as an engagement ring. Since I love tiger's eye, and it's sure to be cheaper than a diamond. I also told him I would kick his tail if he spent over 1k on a freaking ring.

[@Warsnop]

Love it! My partner and I have been planning to do the same thing. I've been wanting a peridot ring, and I REALLY like the idea of a celtic design ring for him (he's super proud of his celtic heritage)!

[@pollypockets508]

My friend got his own engagement ring. Lol

[@relaxingnaturesounds2339]

EPIC! THANK YOU!

[@sammiels12]

i have a moissanite ring as well... but its nothing like cubic zirconia, nor is it a "fake diamond" it is its own thing. For example for the mohs scale cubic zirconia is an 8, moissanite is about a 9.5 and diamonds are a 10 out of 10, moissanite are eco friendly, and just as beautiful if not more than a diamond, just as strong, and budget friendly.

[@RachNRoll1]

is that the name given to the diamonds made in lab? I've never heard of that word, but I've heard about diamonds made in the lab that look like the real harvested ones.

[@snowdropbrisk]

@@RachNRoll1 Lab created diamonds are still diamonds, but they were not made naturally by the earth. They are man-made. Personally, I prefer gems that come out of the ground. They cost more than lab created gems, but for me they mean more. I'm more in touch with nature, maybe that's why. I fell in love with a blue sapphire. This is what I received as my engagement ring. I love it! It's also significantly less expensive than a diamond. You get more for your money in my opinion. Diamonds weren't the original engagement ring. Look it up, it was a marketing ploy that took off back in the day, and still going on today.

[@averysandoval541]

Raquel Ferreira moissanite is a completely different gemstone!!!

[@laurennasca-davis7747]

Great tip w photographers! We are planning 2-3 hrs of photos. Don’t want reception photos besides our first dance bc like you said, we aren’t hanging those on the wall

[@melizm7019]

Depends on the culture. Hispanics LOVE FAVORS lol

[@OhSoCarmen]

Black people do too! I love going to an event and getting a nice favor. Not a lame magnet, but something nice.

[@laurieclarkson9180]

White Girl here that LOVES favors too! (High five haha)

[@laurieclarkson9180]

@@OhSoCarmen Right! MAYBE the reason people don't take the favors is because it's a crappy favor.

[@OhSoCarmen]

@@laurieclarkson9180 yes! I've been to some events where they gave out crappy favors and I left them on the table too. Your guests took time and money to come to your event, the least you can do is send them home with a nice little something.

[@cristinab2263]

To me, the favor is getting to enjoy a nice meal, DJ, etc. The favor usually ends up in the trash or Goodwill 90% of the time.

[@pollypockets508]

If you do a cash bar, please tell your guest on the website or in the info sheet for the invitation. It sucks to get to the wedding and be surprised.

[@blankoko]

It always saddens me when people just see moissanite as a diamond alternative or cheaper 'diamond'. The story of this gem is beautiful and romantic (moissy we have are all lab created because the gem is actually from a meteorite!). As it's not mined, no social issues, no environmental issues, etc... I hope it gets more appreciated for what it is. As a gem of its own. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jenjenroxmysox]

This is helping me heaps! I've cut out a lot of stuff I thought was needed but not really. No need to stress on stationary or favours.

[@angelequejem]

Omg! I kept wondering how to decorate our main table and now I just need to figure out a way to hang the bouquets♡ I didnt even think of that!!

[@AB_JN13]

I’m planning my wedding for this October and my budget is tight ! So I’m using fake flowers, & it’s more leaves then flowers, even in the bouquets! & I’m keeping the table decor simple. Sometimes simple is better☺️ my photographer is $400 (I posted ads & said I was on a budget) But! If I couldn’t find a photographer I have lots of girls in my fam who loves taking pics so that would be my 2nd option. I’m also getting a Polaroid printer for the guest book, I’m assigning my fam to take pics of everyone (using their phones) who enters, print everything and stick it in the photo book and pass it around to let everyone sign under their photo😌 the dj is a little costly the cheapest I found was $1250 to bring everything Bc the venue I picked had no speakers or mics & we would need the dj all day ! Bc we aren’t being charged extra for time for our venue it’s a flat fee so I need a dj who can stay long as well. Speaking of the venue I got lucky that my mom is paying it & it’s only $2800 but they do payment plans. But if your doing everything and you are on a tight budget I would suggest beautiful parks ! I called plenty who only charge $50 for the whole day! Catering I’m blessed to have someone pay for that, BUT if your paying it I would suggest finger foods or Mexican food or restaurant in your area that can do a buffet theme for cheap, Or! Order food in bulks! like Chinese food Bc it’s cheaper that way and have family serve for you 😌 the videographer is another tricky one. I found this instagramer who is willing to use a drone to capture the landscape of the wedding and I’m thinking of having my fam record off a camera and have someone edit it into a beautiful wedding video ?🤷🏽‍♀️ AND!!! This a Big Tip!! If your on a budget for a wedding dress GO TO : Anomalie !! they will custom make your dress based off your budget ! Check their work on instagram they explain everything ! Get your dream dress!, Based off your budget! & custom made to fit you !😁🤗 They even did priyankas veil !😱💕

[@kristinamola3519]

lol I'm a professional ballroom dancer and my whole wedding is based around the dancing so I laughed real hard when it came to the skip the pics of the ballroom dancing... That's been the most expensive part for me. Since I own a studio I am going to invite all my clients (who all are ballroom dancers) cause I can't see inviting some but not all :)

[@T.Pink.]

Kristina Mola What a fun reception & dance memories you'll have! My daughter & her fiancé have honed their dancing skills throughout their years of dating. Dancing will be a big part of their reception as well- and those wonderful memories will certainly be photographed.😊

[@MsJbetancur]

Wow you're building subscribers quickly, and well earned you're so fun to watch!

[@MsJbetancur]

And also I have a moissanite and I love it and I love yours!!

[@MsJbetancur]

Jamie Wolfer of course! Ah I forgot to ask! What do you say to people about your moissy? I don't bother talking about it much because a lot of people don't understand and just pass judement. Just curious what other moissy ladies do - I love mine and wouldn't change it for anything!

[@cantelopes]

What are escort cards? I was going to google it but I thought I might get a different result....

[@lilyobrien3264]

Just cards with your name on it

[@pollypockets508]

Escort cards tell guests where their table is. So it has the guest's name and their table number. Then they know where to go.

[@pollypockets508]

@@lilyobrien3264 That is incorrect

[@lilyobrien3264]

In the example she gave the escort card was sitting at the table already so it would just have the persons name on it

[@laurieclarkson9180]

I'm pretty sure that escort cards were given to the guest to then give to an escort to seat you at the correct table and there used to be 10-20 escorts..but that was a long time ago and at rich people's weddings. I just remember men in tuxedos taking women guests by the arms and leading them to their seats.

[@MsCroissant]

The last 3 weddings I have attended have sent out save the date but no invitation. The save the date sent you too there wedding website which gave you all the important information. When I eventually get married, I plan on doing this but printing 3 invitations out To frame with a wedding photo. One for me to keep and one to give to each side parents.

[@dianarubio620]

I AGREE 100% WHEN IT COMES TO THE RING I LOVE LAB DIAMONDS THEY ARE ETHICAL

[@catherinewhitehead8839]

Jamie, how do you negotiate better rates for a mid-week wedding? Any tips from anyone would be great!

[@HulaMami10]

I made my dress 😁 Crocheted lace still needed under garments but it was a lot less than buying. Thanks for the video, I’m trying to scrimp where I can

[@abiwright5530]

Would you ever consider doing a video all about your engagement ring on either this channel or your other one? I would love to know how you feel about moissanite after wearing it for a few years and how it has held up. Thank you so much for all of your amazing content! I love your channel, and you have such a sweet, bright personality!

[@ashleyjohnson6273]

I found my dress at a pageant store for $220! When every one saw it, most of them guessed it was a Lazarro. But it definitely didn't habe the price tag. Now, many of my friends are going to pageant stores for dresses instead of a bridal boutique and we've all saved tons!

[@chantemcnish92]

Your videos truly make me feel so much lighter, thank you!!!!

[@drabby7925]

My friend spent $13,000 on her dress alone and she feels regretful 😂

[@angelequejem]

😲😲 oh my gosh! I was worried about $500

[@annies7]

My dress was 1,200

[@madeline2282]

holy cow

[@pollypockets508]

Whoa!!!

[@pollypockets508]

@@annies7 That's pretty normal.

[@chevyfinn]

I'd recommend a cupcake tower- doesn't need to he cut up, is cheaper and people can choose what flavor they like 🤩

[@keelymerrell4443]

Where is your ring from🤩

[@cheyennehubbard339]

I have a white sapphire! I was able to get a 2 carat Center stone for only a couple hundred dollars and it’s hard to tell the difference between it and a diamond.

[@Sarah-vc8jc]

DeBeers' advertisers really knew what they were doing...

[@limitlessbianca]

Hi, do you have a video on a wedding that’s planned by the soon to be bride/groom themselves? Like, I’d like to go through that route. We’re not too demanding and would like a modern, low-key and intimate wedding anyway! Thanks for your helpful videos!

[@yang731905]

I love your personality and silliness! You crack me up, and your videos are so helpful! Hehe, keep it up!

[@jillianturman7853]

Etsy is the best place to find engagement rings! I bought an absolutely gorgeous, one of a kind ring for my fiancé for $475

[@girl8792]

Love this!!!! What are your thoughts on having a videographer? I would love to watch a video on that :)

[@4lastaire]

I love your videos! I've been binging them for daysss. If I could afford to ship you to Indiana to coordinate my wedding I would do it in a heartbeat! ❤️

[@solacetheseamstress2370]

Personally I like nondimond engagement rings. Mine's a pink sapphire and I've seen lots of beautiful moonstone rings! I did spend more than I wanted on my dress, so were saving by having a family friend do my makeup and I want to do my own hair. Millage may very on this one, but I'm hand delivering all my wedding invitations, with the exception of those who live far away. Some venues also do discounts based on the time of day you get married. You can save a pretty penny by moving your ceremony and reception from starting to between 4-6 to 10-12 and being done by 4-5

[@livelaughlove12]

I have a Moissanite engagement ring and I loooooove it. I get compliments on it all the time and am so glad I didn’t get a diamond

[@Porter7317]

I don’t necessarily agree about not having an all inclusive venue. We found one for our wedding that’s coming up in a year and a half and it’s actually very economical. I get that you would want to pick your own vendors to make sure you get along with them. I think it’s important to make sure that you meet the preferred vendors that they have but all in all it can be a pretty good deal.

[@seemslikeeve5416]

lol at "a lot of blood being spilled" I love your videos, so funny and helpful :D

[@seemslikeeve5416]

:D

[@femmeinist]

Your videos have been super useful and reassuring that I'm making good choices in my wedding planning journey! & I know this is an older video, but thanks for sharing

[@LayoWills]

“Who knows if that relationship is going to last” LOL preach girl

[@elizabethgarcia5671]

Question: I’m thinking about getting a cubic zirconia ring to save money. Do you tell family and friends you have a moissanite ring? Or do you pass it off as a diamond ring?

[@suwilanjisimukoko4845]

Jamie Wolfer mind sharing where you got your ring from? Am currently looking at getting an engagement ring and I don’t know where I can get it.... please help

[@rebeccaleann]

My diamond is lab grown and so much prettier than real diamonds. Also, I found a dress on Amazon for less than $150 (after shipping). I also used gift cards to purchase my dress. :) My mom and I are making our cake (red velvet with cream cheese icing) along with a dessert table (fall wedding so we are going to have a pumpkin roll for guests). Making my matron of honor's bouquet as well as mine because I love DIY. I would rather make it myself than spend more on a real one. Going to be doing a buffet so we don't have to pay more money for catering. Feels like I've had my wedding planned for a very long time. Hoping to have a beautiful wedding and spend less than $1,500.

[@beccarichins1804]

You can get a dress at Amazon mine is 136

[@sarahcampbell7324]

Lab created is still a real diamond, its just the process was speed up in a lab (hence the name lab created) they still use the same compounds and elements that create a diamond that would be in the ground.

[@claudiaestela3135]

Champagne toast tip: don’t buy champagne, you can buy apple cider and just place two at each table and have them pour it themselves!

[@katjaoksanen944]

I've just ordered my engagement ring and was able to get a second hand diamond, so that's great!

[@meganwetherbee4944]

Where did you find your used wedding dress? Any suggestions for websites/places to look for a used dress?

[@thelostwoods8]

Random question, but how did you do your eye makeup? It seems very simple but makes your eyes pop! I love it!

[@katwolf897]

Light sparkly eyeshadow in the inner corners of eyes, darker pink/tans in the outer corners, blend the two in the middle or 2/3 . Er on side of more light colored than dark color. Black eyeliner on top lid from inside corner to outside corner, not too thick. Black liner on the outside corner of bottom lid (the water line). Mascara coat on top and bottom, then extra on the top outer half of lashes. You can add fake lashes if you want.

[@carolinnagarcia7825]

How do you find a used dress?

[@lauravadone5969]

In our wedding we will have 50 people. And for cake we decide to ask 5-6 ladys to make normal size cake and everyone can chouse the cake they want. Saves a lot of money.

[@SamRadecki]

This is such a great video! (: I have a wedding planning channel too, and it was so nice to see another person’s perspective as well! I love saving and budgeting!!

[@RocioGonzalez-iz2rl]

how much should a coordinator cost? what should be a good budget for that?

[@beautymarkbyjess]

I really wish the stigma in the bride space about cash bars would just go away. It's super annoying to be made to feel like a bad person if you can't afford an extra 3+ grand on providing alcohol. Even just beer and wine is expensive these days. I do love that many places offer packages to host for x amount of hours making it easier to provide some alcohol to guests, but I've never thought that a bride and groom were poor hosts for not hosting alcohol. Ultimately as a guest, you're there to celebrate the couple and their marriage with them and should be grateful to them for whatever capacity the couple chooses to host.

[@23kensie]

Love that you have a moissanite but moissanite isn’t a diamond it’s a different gem.

[@Squeeker10]

Get your bridesmaids dresses from amazon!! I kicked myself for spending $100 on a dress at David’s Bridal when I found the same thing on amazon for $40.

[@LeeLeeLove222]

Your eye makeup looks amazing here!!!!!!!!😍 Actually, all your makeup is on point, and your hair, and outfit.... .......... You look great!!!!😁😘

[@yippehanako]

Definitely look into alternative stones. I think diamonds are overrated tbh. Yes, they are pretty but I really LOVE emeralds. I know they can definitely be more than diamonds if it's a natural, cloudy one but I like the clear and lab created ones just as much. Those are so much less than a diamond. As for other gems, in looking I found that moissanite looks more sparkly imo and morganite is really pretty too.

[@eliaswolfer87]

Very helpful video! I utilized a ton of these cost saving ideas and they worked out great

[@aprilantol7544]

Great video! Where did you get your ring?? It’s gorgeous! ❤️

[@gingerkatherina]

Some ideas are sooo great ❤ thank you so much

[@maryanne9927]

I learn so much from you. Thank you

[@Mamanyamatilda]

Very good tips. Thank you x

[@chendaba6714]

Great advices gorgeous! It must a have my diamond rings 😍

[@MikayFire]

Amazing I’m definitely using these tips. What do you recommend for water? Our venue and caterer don’t supply water. Water bottles or dispensers?

[@bookergrl36]

One of the things I remember from a high school homecoming dance forever ago was that they had water bottles instead of dispensers that year for some reason. There were partially full bottles literally everywhere. People would take a few sips, put it down somewhere, continue dancing, and lose track of their bottle so they’d get a new one when they wanted a drink again. The dispensers were so much less wasteful.

[@carlonshaw3803]

Thank you so much I learned so much from your video , you helped me save so much money , I love your videos .

[@rosaryreyes7370]

I just realized that you posted this video on Dec, 09 which is going to be our wedding date! so cool :) LOTS of helpful tips here!!!

[@valerielinares2068]

Hi! So, I know this is an older video, but, I was wondering if you still feel the same way about all-inclusive venues? Thanks! :-)

[@92jaxs]

Only printing my invitations for the old school people and my mom and MIL are making the food rice beans and meat only spending 200 on food plus fruits for the chocolate Fountain

[@kenya1067]

Make sure everyone washes their hair before dry bar so hair doesn't look cakey and is easy to work with

[@abbyjaramillo3162]

so davids bridal has a rack of 99$ dresses, unfortunately the sizes can be kinda limited but it doesn't hurt to give it a look :)

[@heleynamanderfeld4677]

Thank you so much for this video, your content is very useful! Also I like listening to your voice and seeing your lovely face! You're LOVELY!

[@pollypockets508]

I want a moisonette too.

[@sablejean4564]

Jamie! Please do a same sex bridal video. How to incorporate traditions. I'm planning a wedding for a year from now, I'll be a classic bride and my fiance is more androgynous, meaning she will be wearing a suit. I'd like to keep it a bit traditional but having a difficult time.

[@jencasey316]

Sable Jean - same. I've found that picking out the traditions that mean something to us and using those has helped with deciding. Both my parents are walking me down the aisle for example, but they arent giving me away, its more like I'm escorting them to their seats and I'm doing a dance with each of them. We arent doing the bouquet or garter toss (my bouquet would be too dangerous to throw anyway - we are doing crystal snowflakes because it is a December wedding - I could take out an eye with the pointies if I threw it) but we are doing an anniversary dance and giving the couple their cake personally - cut right after ours by us. Things like that.

[@Eliiseey]

We tried to avoid all-in packages but it turned out to be c.£8k cheaper to go with a hotel and barter instead

[@charlottehardman3669]

This is one of the biggest differences between US and UK weddings that always confuses me. I have never EVER been to a wedding in the UK that had a free bar. Ever. More to the point, I would never expect it- unless it’s a hugely grand wedding for very well off people, 99% of UK couples that I know of have cash bars, and it’s never seen as a tacky thing to do!

[@Candlewick14]

thats so interesting - In Australia, you would never invite peeps to a wedding and expect them to buy their own drinks. A paid bar is 10000% expected.

[@lavieestundestin]

In my native Finland it's usually like that too - alcohol is quite expensive and it would be a lot to ask to have an open bar at a, say, 100 people wedding. Plus, Finns are known to drink quite a lot at parties, especially if the booze is free (which is very rare.) Now I'm living in France and my bf was weirded out when I told about the liquor served at my bff's nuptial in Finland: A glass of bubbly to toast, two glasses of wine or beer with the meal then a cognac with dessert. If you wanted more it was cash bar. He thought of it as cheap as in France the couple usually just buys a lot of champagne and wine bottles beforehand, to be drank at the wedding (and nobody "checks on you" how many glasses you've had). Also, contrary to France, a lot of venues don't allow you to bring your own drinks so most people offer a few drinks to their guests (that the venue or caterer provides) and then it's a cash bar for those still "thirsty".

[@Hannah-grace-n]

800th subscriber! Woohoo! Thanks for all of your tips. Just watched your other video! :)

[@jcart054]

Where did you get your ring?

[@duhitsmandie65]

Where do you recommend getting a used wedding dress?

[@blackstarryskyy]

preownedweddingdresses.com :)

[@blackstarryskyy]

Also, check out local consignment shops. I got my dress for $107 at a small botique that sold off the rack, and had a 75% off sale

[@Jemgirl152]

stillwhite.com

[@jvd.7959]

I bought a really pretty gown from tjmaxx for 85usd, it's brand is tahari and has a really beautiful and intricate details. Sometimes they also have 25usd pretty dresses.

[@tiffanyw8236]

Great advice!!!

[@faithsurface6873]

Another quick question- could do you a video on how you stay SUPER fashionable??!?!? PS: just found your channel and I’m ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE 💗💗 Keep up the great work!!! 🤗

[@faithsurface6873]

Jamie Wolfer OH HECK YES GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@faithsurface6873]

Jamie Wolfer I WOULD SUBSCRIBE. Girl. You are so adorable and such a positive light!!!!!! AHHH!! A personal channel would be amazing! I’d love to, and I’m sure other subscribers would too, get to know YOU more! What’s your faith? Fashion? Hobbies? Marriage? Mom life? Etc!!!

[@autumnshingledecker6740]

Can you do a video about how to make your wedding more eco-friendly?

[@moveabroadcoach569]

I have a mossanite ring too and I LOVE it. I get so many compliments, and it's larger and more sparkly than a real diamond

[@suwilanjisimukoko4845]

Richelle Gamlam mind sharing where you got yours from?

[@ruthvansandt9713]

What is a sweetheart table?!?

[@bookhobbit]

I’m lucky with my dads friend who owns a printing shop so i can save alot of money on everything that should be printed 🤭

[@VidWatcher01]

I'm making my dress, hiring my daughter to make up, still deciding on the number of attendees 🤔 Also Martinelli's is a good alternative. You can get pack of 4 at Costco

[@karlasanchez9000]

How do find the right wedding planner for your own wedding!??????