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

[@starquality2791]

Can you provide a link to the wedding planning course that you took?

[@friendscallmebri]

Google The Master Plan by Jamie Lee Wolfer

[@victoriacaridad5874]

So I am a Christian, social worker and Bride. But I have pass experence with catering events. I believe all this combined help ground me and I am only 2 months away from my dream wedding and glad to say I did most of the things you stated here. I did not realize until now that taking an Instagram break really will help keep me away from comparison and distractions that may cause us to over spend last minute. Thanks for that tip! I will start applying that soon.

[@victoriacaridad5874]

And yes short engagement 8 months😊

[@friendscallmebri]

Congrats, Victoria! May God bless your union. ❤️

[@naomihazel4936]

This has been the most informative video I have found on KZbin! We're currently planning a micro wedding while still trying to pay off other debts so the idea of restaurant weddings or small venues that include tables/chairs/etc is definitely a must lol. Thank you for all the tips! ❤

[@BroKenneth6725]

Wonderful examples for couples planning on getting married in 2024. Thanks you for your in-depth understanding of planning a wedding. Respect to your husband and family members and friends with supporting your wedding day.

[@isamorrow2069]

I absolutely love this video!! Your advice is amazing! Thank you queen ❤

[@moringaflower1998]

hi !! i got engaged a few days ago and so excited for our wedding day

[@carableu]

So wise to do it this way!

[@shilohbell1573]

Awesome unique tips! Thank you.

[@fyfykay9175]

Very informative and great tips!😊

[@golden.queennn]

Thank you! This was an informative video ❤ congratulations 🎉

[@youryeuh]

Thanks sis! Very helpful! We are planning our wedding for November and now feeling a little bit more grounded with these tips!

[@friendscallmebri]

You’re welcome! 🤗

[@MrsBrittanyGold]

Great tips! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@teresaavina3334]

Great tips, thank you for sharing 😊

[@Amandamiseeyang]

Thank you queen!!❤

[@OliviaFresh]

Thanks so much, this social media thing is something else, phsycologically, it gets to you

[@shayh.]

"Room block" said like a true marketer and event planner. 😀

[@shorty038]

Great tips! Thank you for sharing.

[@friendscallmebri]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful. 🙂

[@meman6964]

Mixer is a great idea!!! Most of our guests are coming from all over the country.

[@friendscallmebri]

Ours was really successful! It was a fun time to gather both sides of our extended families and friends before the wedding, since many hadn’t met yet.

[@jllbruce11]

A very helpful video

[@Unapologetically_Shalana]

Thank you so much for this video 🥰🥰 recently engaged, getting married in 8 months and planning my own wedding.

[@friendscallmebri]

Congrats on your engagement! 🥰

[@mimiwarren3882]

Great video! I think you are referring to Jamie Wolfer? If so, thanks. I’ve been really considering her $30 package. Glad to hear someone like it!

[@friendscallmebri]

Yes! Literally a life saver. I had a day of coordinador, but I did 90% of the planning solo with her course.

[@oneolivia4708]

Glad to have found this video! ❤ I’m trying to plan our wedding within 7 months, just got engaged a few weeks ago! How many guests was set for your wedding?

[@friendscallmebri]

Congrats on your engagement!! About 75. In hindsight we would have invited more as we had a handful of no shows/cancellations and weren’t able to fill all the spots.

[@TEWMUCH]

U got good family and friends girl

[@im18yay]

Thanks for this video! Can you share the restaurant you used as your wedding venue please?

[@LaSimone1994]

Omgosh, my fiancé and I just got engaged in June of this year, 2023 and it has been great basking in that. Now it is time to start planning. We are looking to get married next year in October 2024 and I have not done anything 😂. I need help! Even though it is a year out.

[@friendscallmebri]

Congrats on your engagement! I think you have plenty of time to plan but definitely book your key vendors early. We planned everything in about 6 months, but it was a very small wedding.

[@priscalumbala7580]

Thanks for the great video! Are the center pieces in the thumbnail the ones you used for your wedding? If so, where did you get them? I have been looking for something similar.

[@friendscallmebri]

Hey Prisca! The fresh florals with the pampas grass in the thumbnail were from a florist. My center pieces were amber vases from Hobby Lobby and pampas grass from Etsy and these were DIY.

[@hollycarpenter4439]

Love your insights! What was your wedding venue if you don't mind sharing? Thank you in advance!

[@friendscallmebri]

Hi Holly! We got married at The Grand in Long Beach

[@nommo4life]

Can you link the course?

[@brittanythomas3224]

First i want to say congratulations on your marriage. I’m also a bride to be. My wedding is next year in June… You gave out a lot of great information. I was wondering how did you setup the honeymoon fund?

[@friendscallmebri]

Thanks, Brittany! Glad it was helpful, and congrats on your engagement. I used honeyfund, which had an integration with my wedding site

[@enmediomo]

Great tips! Would you be willing to share the name of the restaurant you had your wedding at?

[@friendscallmebri]

Hey Monique. It’s The Grand Long Beach! It’s a venue space/restaurant.

[@linawalker869]

Hi. Great tips. What is the link for the planning course please?

[@friendscallmebri]

Hey! It’s pinned

[@alexiskerr5161]

Can you share the course link? Like to her page or something ?

[@friendscallmebri]

Her KZbin is Jamie Wolfer

[@celesteessel4500]

14:26 thumbtack

[@mobilityendurancestrength6210]

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[@carrtooonhayea3392]

In February will be a yr since getting married but we went to the courthouse...and now we want to do a small wedding style reception on a boat I wanted to ask you do you think next February should be an ideal date or should we just do the reception on either one of our birthdays his is May which will be crunch time and mine is October which will be a later time

[@friendscallmebri]

May is peak wedding season so things may cost more, but generally the weather is better in May in most places. If you say “wedding” the cost goes up as well lol

[@Fgpcruz]

Would you pls provide the name of your photographer? Thanks.

[@friendscallmebri]

@irynatrush.photo on Instagram

[@ceoelektronika8604]

Why not just do a civil ceremony? You can spend the money on a renewing your vows thing ten years from now.