PLEASE SKIP These TEN Things

[@anjanaecapri5515]

I will never skip another Jamie Wolfer ad because my wedding would be a disaster without her😂

[@laurengeorge2219]

Literally same!!

[@ericairizarry6563]

Anjanae Capri ditto! Ditto! Ditto!!

[@rachelgeorge383]

😂

[@actioncooper3295]

True 😅

[@kailebrogan447]

same. I love this channel i'd be lost without it

[@alyssamakeseverything]

HECK YES. No favors, no save the dates, no programs, minimal florals, I'm gonna ROCK this budget wedding!

[@AlishaZuniga1028]

I'm doing the same! but I'm actually making save the dates on an app and just sending them to everyone online so I'm literally not spending a penny on them😁

[@valeriekesslerangeliclizar1386]

The only one of those things im doing is favors but I'm having a small wedding and I have the supplies to make what i want so I probably will spend little to nothing on them

[@trinesrensen6821]

Maybe also no clothes. That could potentially both serve as an easy theme and save you a lot of money :p

[@EndlessLoveNyx]

Lmao!!

[@ashercohen387]

Did you Rock it?

[@trashlion2767]

Did I just replay this video bc the first time it didnt show any ads? Yes.

[@Thisismyhandle11]

Same

[@addienorden9700]

Same. Totally worth the extra minute.

[@Sky-Child]

Still doing it

[@starlingohara316]

Things to consider cutting if you're on a budget: 1. Florals -- arch florals, aisle florals 2. Specialty lighting 3. Dance Floor 4. Transportation 5. Wedding shoes 6. Lawn games 7. Kids stuff / kids entertainment 8. Champagne Toast 9. Paper -- including save the dates 10. FAVORS.

[@samaraisnt]

first one was centerpiece focused. i don’t think she mentioned those things specifically (arches or aisles) but like boutonnières n floral accessory stuff and also the back of chair decor? I feel like the first category should have just been “table decoration” since that’s what she mostly talked about!

[@alanab4694]

As a wedding gift to my step son, We payed for a caricature artist. It was an ABSOLUTE HIT!!! Everyone wanted one badly. The artist even did a caricature of the entire wedding party photo, to be framed. It was their favorite gift. Absolutely everyone loved it, and it cost us less than $350. So I highly suggest for anyone getting married to ask for this to be a gift.

[@rgang6415]

great idea

[@rylieb]

I love your tip on not doing wedding favors. I didn’t do any for my wedding either. I personally HATE the idea the we’re supposed to send guests home with a dumb little gift AFTER we just paid for food, dancing, and drinking for 100+ people. Like every guest just enjoyed a nice free meal and alcohol, they don’t need a silly gift with my wedding date on it too, in my opinion.

[@maoriprincess_1624]

Yes girl, I totally agree!

[@snowyconfession]

I guess it depends on the wedding favors? I gave a fan as my wedding favor. A dozen fans for 1,5 bucks and I had around 12 dozen fans for the guests. There are many variety of wedding favors in my country and even when you are on a budget, you can still afford them.

[@beccag2758]

I agree, particularly if the gift is... not really useful and will just end up in a landfill afterwards. I’ve been to weddings that give a little novelty trinket that, while nice and thoughtful, most people are gonna throw out in week.

[@dees3179]

My cousin gave everyone little plants. On their aniversary everyone sent them photos of how the plants were doing.

[@koalaeucalyptus]

And most likely, the favor would be ignored/thrown away by many of the guests, as it is usually a thematic thing that holds sentimental value for only a fraction of the people present... unless it's something useful, which would usually cost more.

[@mariehaunani9823]

oh i didn't know that, i will let the ads play.

[@magickaldust1213]

Literally 100% agree with everything on this list with the exception of extra lighting, ONLY bc I want to use my wedding to buy a ton of string lights I can repurpose for my house after 😅

[@bekah4432]

SAME. Thank goodness for Christmas and Target gift cards!!

[@catmurphy2363]

My dude that is reusing reusable thiiiiings. Plus you have a plan for it so no one can be mad about it. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

[@bethscholes799]

Me too! I plan to buy them after christmas in the sale!

[@emmysharples9708]

Same but also 900 dollars for string lights? What how, we are ordering lights online for about 150 for the better quality ones and then stringing across the hall ourselves.

[@magickaldust1213]

@@emmysharples9708 definitely what I plan on doing! When she said $900 I swear my jaw dropped

[@frogonmytoe2946]

Me: skips original 5second ad out of habit Jamie: asks if I can watch ads Me: reloads KZbin, reloads video, watches two ads totalling 3.5mins 🤣 We got you girl!

[@daisy2720]

For my save the date, i sent out a video to all my guests with my fiancè and i hanging out and the date towards the end, everyone loved it because its different

[@sophieedens9928]

That is such a neat idea! Kudos to you for your creativity!

[@daisy2720]

@@sophieedens9928 thank you so much 💗💗

[@mariae.shipman9315]

That’s so original. Love the idea !😇

[@daisy2720]

@@mariae.shipman9315 thank you so much!! I hope others try it out🥰

[@desireedelgado826]

That's a great idea!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@Margaretcs0103]

Unless the favor is something to eat or drink, people generally just throw them away

[@samaraisnt]

i had no idea people didn’t even drink the champagne!

[@savannahhaughton22]

Instead of favors (and placecards) I’m getting a pack of black and white thank you cards from Hobby Lobby (for $10 total) and writing everyone personal thank you notes for coming to our wedding. It saves on favor money, doubles as a place card, and takes up that blank space on a charger for aesthetic purposes, without getting custom menus printed for lots of money. And it makes everyone feel special, and makes our wedding more personal.

[@catherineclaire7429]

Love this idea! Kills so many birds with one stone, and cheap!

[@darcyferrigno]

I liked that you talked about the $2 equals $200 and what else you could add or save to your wedding. We have a saying in our house "death by $10" meaning 5 or 10 here or there weekly, daily can add up to thousands of dollars in a year. Which, if you are planning a wedding or vacation or (fill in the blank) can be a game changer. To the people drinking a starbucks coffee three times a week, $15 x 52 = $624. Little changes can make a huge difference

[@SnowyDae55]

I love your "death by $10" saying! It's definitely something I struggle with, especially when I was at uni

[@CoryBreann]

The things I skipped to save money were... - isle markers - programs - wedding favors - corsages

[@peachykeen3744]

Aisle* That's awesome

[@claudiaestela3135]

What are aisle markers?

[@akreeger7742]

I tried to skip corsages, my mom was NOT having it... *Sighs*

[@JewelBlueIbanez]

If you’re getting married in a church that has a liturgical cycle, try to book your wedding the Saturday after Easter Sunday or within the octave of Christmas. Churches go all out with flowers at that time. You could also talk to the Altar Guild (or who ever does the flowers) about donating the money for the flowers for church that Sunday and ask if they can do them for Saturday because you’re getting married that day during tell the. What you’re looking for. Our church has a professional florist who donates her time to do the flowers Friday afternoon. This way you can get a charitable tax receipt.

[@hondadoll23]

Advice for writing vows please

[@MK-leaves]

Please!!

[@AnnaG1996]

I second this

[@yanaverboeket7534]

Yes please!

[@tommivarela1051]

I need this too

[@bethmaree6492]

Love the shout about letting ads play, I would've never considered it and literally the least I can do after everything you've done to help me plan my wedding 🎉❤

[@jamienamine]

It is so satisfying to watch this video and see that, as a bride aiming to remain under $10K, I'm actually following all of these tips already

[@hannaharmstrong9687]

So far I’ve saved money by: - having our friend officiate it ( free and he knows us ) - doing three small cakes from a bakery we love instead of paying wedding tax for a big cake. We have other deserts from our caterer anyways. - all the thrifting - marrying into a Mexican family and having godparents to help pay for things ( band, drinks, and photography covered )

[@kitc.3104]

I'm thinking of having some sort of take home container for a favor. Like a mason jar or paper box that guests can use to take home leftovers or the desserts that they didn't eat. Because the number one thing I've seen at the weddings I've been to (or worked as a waitress at) was that no one got to eat all their food or desserts. And the couple ends up with enough food or desserts to last months.

[@sarahm7810]

Kit Geeky OMG LOVE THIS IDEA!!!!!

[@anaisabelpais7389]

I went to a bridal shower once where you weren't allowed to take any of the food home. Even the mother of the bride couldn't take food home for her husband (who payed for the party!)

[@shelley9280]

It is a liability issue for some caterers and venues so check and make sure you are able to do it. It has to do with temperatures and food out for periods of time etc. most desserts are able to be taken but the food from the caterer is usually not. Just check to be sure

[@paytonlindquist3545]

Have always let the ads play! I appreciate you not putting 5 in a 10 minute video like some other KZbins. Sending much love

[@agajwan9902]

About the shoes: you could also buy a well made comfortable pair in color that matches your theme. Mine were beige and i am going to wear them thousand of times after my wedding :)

[@SjofnBM1989]

My wedding shoes cost $40 They were a cute gold glitter kitten heel And I can wear them as a guest at other weddings

[@snowyconfession]

Mine were only 7 bucks and it's really comfortable. I add 5 bucks worth of beads and sparkles and sew it by myself. It's really pretty and I made it so that I could change the beads and matched it with my dress. I wore the shoes to many parties until 4 years later.

[@andicourtade5740]

Things I skipped at my wedding: Transportation Favors Champagne Toast Corsages and Boutineers (DIY'd fake ones) Toss bouquet Garter Menu Cards RSVP cards (made a website)

[@desireedelgado826]

What website for you use for your RSVPs

[@andicourtade5740]

@@desireedelgado826 I made a wedding website with theknot.com and I put the website on the save the date and invite. Guests were able to RSVP using the website

[@OzichukwuChineyenwa]

I did the same!. I skipped RSVP and Invitation all together using The knot website! I also used SMS and emails to send wedding info to out guests.

[@couponandsaving4987]

Balling on a major budget over here. Paid about .35 cents each favor. All dollar tree. 4 pack of clear tea candle holder, 20 pack of tea candles, adhesive gem strips and a dot of hot glue. That’s all and they look like something anyone would pay $5 each for. Seriously look into it if your dead set on favors!

[@taru_3247]

FAVORSSSSSSSS!!! Guuurl. The wedding is a favor enpugh! Darn.

[@bekah4432]

I designed and purchased 100 super cute and simple Save the Dates from Walgreens for $35. Googled a coupon! Came with envelopes too 💁 just had to buy stamps but needed those for the invites anyway. Plus just handed out the ones to people I see all the time like family and church peeps. I have gotten SO many compliments and I loved getting to feel like I was doing something to get other people excited too!

[@CriaSunshine]

Some florals Lighting Dance floor Transportation Wedding shoes Lawn games Kids stuff Champagne Paper Favors

[@bfavaro1]

I’ve always thought favors were unneeded because I enjoyed free drinks and food and came to the party.. I don’t need to take something home! Also, my friend did a donation in honor of their wedding to an animal shelter. They didn’t disclose how much, so that could be a way to save on cost. They made an announcement and everyone cheered I loved it

[@15jennypoo]

PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON TRANSPORTATION!!! IM LITERALLY BEGGING YOU OMG!!!!

[@ChibiChunks]

We cut out favors at our wedding! Instead, we went all out on a dessert bar and allowed guests to take home the extra desserts, food, and flower center pieces. Helps with clean up too :)

[@loveleyeyes1654]

I think paper goods are a big part of the "details" that we photographers are looking for. That being said, you don't need 80 peices of it for the average bride. You could even limit unique items like name cards to the head tables, so that you get that "wow" factor in your photos, but save on the coin as well.

[@tamarynfolscher266]

For my wedding everything is going to be boards and a website with digital invites. But for my photographer, I want to have something printed, and then save it in our wedding memory box. So I agree with you, it doesn’t need to be for everyone, just maybe the head table. And no one will be all “OMG we didn’t get a name place and menu, but THEY DID!”

[@andahqueen]

Lovely advice 😍

[@Shadeadder]

champagne toast hack - if your wedding is still formal but not black-tie level, just have someone put a cold bottle at every table and let guests pour it themselves. then people can control how much they have in their glass (less wasted) and no servers needed.

[@dashaslaughter1655]

Great advice. I am doing favors though, they cost us about $.33 each. I’m also doing lighting in the form of fairy lights that I ordered from China at under a dollar each (about $25 to light the whole place). I’m saving by doing fake flowers and having my MOH arrange them (she was a florist), I’m making my wedding cake (I’m a professional), my fiancé’s SIL is a graphic designer and is doing our invitations at material cost, an old friend of his has a photography company and is doing our engagement and wedding pictures for less than half his normal rate, and the reception is at his grandparents’ church (which my artist bridesmaid and her team is decorating the night before). This is great because I only have five months of planning while working and going to college full time.

[@punkidunk]

Hi Jamie! I am planning a 40th anniversary/ wedding. When my husband and I got married 36 years ago, we couldn't afford a wedding. We got married by his step mother, who was a notary, in his dad's living room with both sets of his parents, and my mom. We didn't have a honeymoon because I was to start a new job 4 days later. SO! We are having my dream wedding on our 40th anniversary. CRAZY??? I know, it's still 4 years away, but that gives me time to save, save, save! Time to DIY, DIY, DIY! I am planning to pay for the venue, caterer, and rentals on a "lay-away" plan if you know what I mean. I have already spoken to two of the three, and they agreed to do so! You see, I am retired and we aren't debt free...YET! My question for you is... do you have any vow ideas? I haven't had a chance to do much research, but I have read a few. Not real crazy about what I've found so far. Please let me know what your thoughts are! Donna Payne

[@sarahpowell1125]

*Seeing this comment marked 2years ago* :’) Congratulations!!! Only 2 more!!! 💓

[@meman6964]

Vow renewal, same as years ago . Our 50th is 2024, like you we're doing the wedding we didn't have in 1974. Then borrowed dress from girl in the barracks, $37 for flowers from PX, no attendants, no reception, married during regular church service at Army Chapel.

[@montserratgallegos4645]

I just ran into your channel and I’m loving all the content. In 2020 we lost our event venue (Noah’s Event Venue) due to fraud and never got our money back. Then the pandemic happened so our ceremony has been overdue for 2 years now 😅but in June 2023 we expect to have our budget friendly wedding at last and you are making it so much easier for me to wrap my head around it. ❤

[@robbigerber7703]

For save the dates and invitations I always suggest Walgreens! They always have sales going on. I got my save the dates for 8 bucks! Just a suggestion for any bride who does want em.

[@alisaajoi]

Robbi Leah yep! I got my save the dates from Walgreens for $0.09 a piece

[@shumbles]

Sad about the lawn games comment lol as a future bride who hates dancing (I know boo me) it such a more fun-sounding activity than being embarrassed on a dance floor haha. Were planning on having a lot of options for lawn games so it feels more like a backyard summer get together than a formal event. I guess we're also just not going a very traditional route so that adds to it.

[@CarolynMcknight]

I make digital wedding stationery and you're completely right about cost saving! Brides spend thousands on paper SAVE THE DATES that get thrown out and end up on people's phones anyway!

[@danielleferguson2332]

Also, these videos are a life saver! I am "pre planning" my wedding (will be engaged within a year, as my boyfriend and I have discussed it), but also helping a friend if mine plan hers!

[@user_27357]

a year later but im doing the same thing 🤣🤣 are you engaged yet?

[@danielleferguson2332]

@@user_27357 yes! Got engaged Feb 2020, getting married April 2022

[@user_27357]

@@danielleferguson2332 That’s so exciting!!! I hope you get to have the wedding of your dreams ❤️❤️❤️

[@seetcred]

Can you do a video about restaurant reception? I am on the fence about it. I am not a dancer, and not big into major reception traditions. I like the idea of enjoying family without the giant over priced show. ❤

[@illbuythatforadollar7706]

Woah woah, what?? $900 for light installations? Can you please talk more about that?? I thought that would is just be going to Walmart buying more string lights after Christmas ends and just laying them out.... what am I missing??

[@Kaibigan39]

Same!

[@jenc6903]

Depends on the venue.. I thought the same thing but the venue's I looked at wouldn't let me install them myself. Said it was a liability issue. The cheapest I found was a $350 starter price. I was livid! They're string lights that take 10 minutes to set up and aren't that expensive to buy.

[@bellavandeale8895]

I was thinking to also use christmas lights, which you also can borough from friends and family. And also a couple of Christmas stars. You dont have to buy everything

[@illbuythatforadollar7706]

Jennifer Knaap 😵😵

[@autumndelong7672]

Michael's always has coupons and you can buy string lights there, but it does depend on the venue. You can also find a rental company that has them in bulk--we did both, but our venue was extremely chill

[@edenapettit8981]

We are skipping - itinerary/agendas - menus - DYI florals (bulk costco) - favours - all decorations except the altar for ceremony

[@xbree101]

So superrrr cheap aisle idea!! Paper bag, a tea light, small flowers and stickers or cricut decal! Decorate your bag with flowers, put a tea light inside and set them down the aisle !

[@anamazing2297]

Rewatching this to refresh my memory, and help me with my budget. I am following most of these, although I'm doubling the favors as thank you's. I'm getting mason jars (cheaply from thrift stores), and, using a cute soap mold I got, adding some little soap bars, along with a snack bag or two for munchies if they want. Top it off with a simple card, and they have 1. something to keep, 2. something to use, and 3. a little something to nibble on, whether at the party, or later. Since I already had most of the stuff, or was planning on getting it anyway, I figured "why not?" I'll definitely use any leftovers! 😄

[@feliciavillermaux8229]

My friends wedding there was no favors left. She had honey jars, cute key/bottle openers and home made thumb print cookies (that I made) and there was not 1 favor left! I’m definitely doing favors because I know my Mommom will be looking for one 😂

[@jennaviehernandez6940]

you don’t understand how much relief you give me after every vid of yours that I watch and you tell us we don’t need the list of things you say. #brideslovejamie

[@hannahtovar4865]

I recently found out about this website called something borrowed blooms and you can rent flower arrangements for pretty cheap then return them. The flowers are silk and a pretty good way to save money, I’m thinking about renting bouquets and boutonnières for my wedding party to save some money on florals!

[@chelseajolenewellness822]

Hannah Pedraza just an FYI I considered using them and I ordered on bouquet to look over (cost me 50 bucks) but the smell of the flowers was so strong I would have been sick. So just wanted to let you know in case you are sensitive to scents. My mom ended up putting together silk flowers for me and I saved loads of money even compared to SBB. I am selling my silk flowers if you are interested - I will give for a good price! [e-mail] - 😊

[@sasbabeuk]

I got married at the end of September but I'm still hooked on this channel

[@valerielinares2068]

I think I agree with the lawn games to a degree - For example, if the guests have to go out of their way to find the lawn games, I can see how they may not get used as much. Whereas, if one is at a venue where the grassy area is in the middle of everything where most of the guests are hanging out, they might get used more. So maybe it's worth the investment in that case. So, I think it just depends on the location of the lawn games within the venue.

[@ETphoneGemini]

We are using postcards we've collected throughout years of travels as our save the date cards that direct ppl to our website. So everybody will get a different one. Yes, we have to hand-write all of them, but we like that it's more personal. And then we are thinking of making a video as the official invite. It's 2019, why does invitations have to be in paper form? Lol... Just our 2 cent...

[@magickaldust1213]

That's super cute

[@Greentree329]

Can you do a video on the transportation thoughts?

[@Amy-ms6wj]

She said to skip it. Use uber lol

[@SjofnBM1989]

Sometimes depending on where you live if you want a nice car to ride in to and from you can prebook a fancier cab company without having a minimum time requirement. We have a cab company in our city that has nice white Lincoln town cars and they charge by distance the same way as if you'd take a regular cab.

[@CamilleMananis]

You helped me plan my budget wedding. I still have 2 weeks before the big day! Wish me luck.

[@laurenford7232]

These are great tips. For our wedding we're cutting: most florals, specialty lighting, transportation (our getting ready/ceremony/reception locations are all the same place), multiple shoes (I'm wearing sneakers yay), lawn games, champagne toast, programs/menu, and we're 50/50 on doing favors - we'll make a decision about that right before the wedding. Thanks for the tips! As Jamie said in a prior video - the best way to save money is to not spend it.

[@fionacomerford3786]

What my wife and I did was bought a house with the money that would have gone to the venue and we bought Edison bulbs from Lowe’s and hung them our selves. The floral gardens doubled as decoration. My mom played viola and the DJ and we already had the speakers and microphone because my wife is a musician. We cut alcohol completely and I made the cake. The “bridesmen” (lol) all had there own black suits. The only things we really had to pay for was dresses, food, some flowers, and the photographer. We saved a lot of money:)

[@Hitchedacademy]

I'm also a huge fan of skipping boutonnieres all together! I think they can look a little like prom, whereas a pocket square can be so classy!

[@thebeautyoflife327]

As for shoes - I got a pair of nude 2.5” block heels from Amazon for $25. They did start to hurt once I started dancing so I wish I also had a $25 pair of flats as a back up, but $50 for 2 pairs of shoes is a great alternative to $200 for sparkly stilettos (even if they are gorgeous)!

[@sarahkate6203]

A really awesome company that could save you a toooooonn or money is called Something Borrowed Blooms! You can rent literally any floral items or decorations you need from them; they come pre-arranged and you receive them 2 days before your event and then you ship them back the following Monday. Literally about 30% of the price of normal florals and decor and it’s so GORGEOUS!!

[@adriennesimpson9679]

When my roommate got married I helped make floral headbands, but we used fabric flowers. I think her bouquet as also fabric flowers.

[@ΣτελλαΣάββα-σ3γ]

My dad is a wine producer so our favor will be a small bottle of wine for each family. You can think of how you can doy the favors like making a jam, diy candles, diy herb mix etc. You can have a beautiful favor for less than a euro each. Think creatively and think of anyone who can help you

[@mel0004]

Yess, I've almost done all these.. Purchased a giant jenga, it was cheaper than renting.

[@samanthalee4727]

Where did you buy it? I've been looking for one and idk where we should buy it!

[@hotdayum]

Great tips! The only thing I wouldn't skip are save the dates. We decided to go with Save the Date magnets that we were able to get from Etsy for $100. They're simple and cute, and people can keep them on their fridge for 10+ months before the wedding so they will constantly be reminded of our wedding date when making plans.

[@marisajansenvanrensburg2245]

I don't skip ads for my favourite youtubers, especially those with smaller followings. Before this video there was a wedding related ad which I thought was fitting:)

[@kerricolley2060]

I am 50!!!!!! This is my 2nd wedding! I am marrying a guy WHO HAS NEVER BEEN MARRIED!! He asked me “when do I walk down the isle?” 😳 OMG! And I am working SOLO my friends live all over the US and my family is elderly and beyond minimal! Oh! And did I mention that I am in a constant slap fight with Covid? Anyway... one late late night I came across your YT!!!! AND NOW.... I carry my phone and listen to you everywhere - in the tub, gardening, working out, on Zoom meeting- that I should be paying attention to!!!!! Because I teach 1st grade and public schools come Fall are going to be Insane in the Membrane!!!!! 🤦🏼‍♀️ You have made so much sense!!! I don’t listen to anyone else now! I love that you talk fast and are to the point AND HONEST!!!!!!!!! Still not sure I’m gonna pull this circus off but you keep my mind straight and get me fire me up!!!!!!! Thank you!!! Wish you were here I would hire you without hesitation!!!!!! There are stars in your crown sister!!!!! Thank-you!!!! Bride love from this human in Oklahoma!!!!!!!!! Gotta throw this in “Reach Out and Love Each Other - People are Crying out - Don’t ignore it! Don’t be too busy! Pass someone at the G Store and smile with love on your face and Say anything!!!!!!!!! #GraceMatters #Startwiththemaninthemirrior! #MakeAChange!!! ☮️

[@amyepelham]

I agree to all this except the champ toast. Our whole wedding is going to be non traditional (we’re eloping in a national park and having a reception party at home a month later) and I feel like a toast will make it feel like a wedding. We’re only doing a cash fund registry and one of the funds people can contribute to a champagne toast and we’ll thank those people during the toast.

[@tiffanyfournier363]

I’ve recently started planning my wedding after being engaged for 5 years and I’m OBSESSED with your channel! Thanks for all of the advice, I feel like I’ve learned so much!

[@joybidwell9487]

I’m so glad you talked about letting the ads play. I had no idea!

[@badassbetty3624]

Just a tip for wedding shoes, use poshmark!! It's amazing and I got an absolutely stunning pair of heels for my wedding day from poshmark for $30. I'm a bride on a very tight budget so for those of you in the same boat, just do a little hunting around if there's something you really don't want to cut out and it pays off! Love you Jamie, I'll never skip another ad for you, girl! ❤

[@aliciakathreine7003]

Hey love, Ads don't actually play before your videos for me. Sometimes in between I'll get an ad but I never get one before your vids! Hit me with all the ads you'd like!! You were a MONUMENTAL help in my wedding planning process and I had a KILLER wedding on 11/15. Thank you for all that you do !!!!!

[@donellewitter6076]

I was thinking of bring my sons Toddler house and slide to the venue. Keep it simple and does not cost me anything.

[@morganshizzz]

Will no longer skip ads :) For aisle/ceremony flowers, we are doing the hanging jars with flowers on the chairs and having them placed on cocktail tables and by the card and guest book table after the ceremony. Making some decor multi-purpose seemed to help us out cost-wise.

[@Amyelferdink]

We did purple uplights at our wedding and I didn't even notice them during our reception. $250 down the drain. 10/10 would not recommend.

[@TheNightOwl1212]

I’m so glad you mentioned the shoes! My mom was shocked when I told her I was just buying simple flats or sandals on Amazon but I just realized that they’re A. Going to get ruining at our farm wedding B. Will be hidden under my a-line gown anyway!

[@JenTravel]

I only paid for half string lighting. The wedding booked the day before me purchased full string lighting so they left it all up for me. Also, I left out arch flowers and centerpieces to keep the vendor out of wedding venue package (saving tax and service cost on venue fees).

[@SnowyDae55]

I live in a place where everyone drives, so I think the expectation is that everyone finds their way to the venue themselves- I'll still double check though! But ways we plan on saving money are really helped by having our wedding in the winter- no lawn games, using invites that are the 3-in-1 style (lots of traditionalists and older folks in our family, so we can't get away with online invites), having only 70 max attendees. I just found flower moxie from one of your other videos, so thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@SjofnBM1989]

Also something to think about. If you have a decent colour printer there are TONS of cheap/free wedding stationary printables. Buy a big pack cardstock from staples for like $30 and print all your place cards and programs etc. It costs significantly less than getting custom stationary and no one will notice.

[@Laura-iw8wq]

I am also never skipping another ad--I need my Jamie videos!!! This wedding planning thing would be a disaster without her channel!

[@TimberBlitzen]

Our wedding is next July 3rd 2021. And we TOTALLY just splurged on lawn games!! We got giant jenga, giant checkers and we have cornhole!! Mostly because I'm not planning on dancing all night. That's just not what I'm comfortable with. I hope our wedding vibe is like glorified 4 th of July party/bbq.

[@sabine46]

I got married last September. We didn't do a dance floor eve at all! We just went to a local pub down the beach (UK), which the pub knew about it obviously! They had music, a pool table, stone throw to the beach, a cool UK pub bar vibe, pub food! Very simple and everyone loved our evening due!

[@edenapettit8981]

We are doing Save The Dates with email. Just took 1 shot during our engagement shoot with a sign. Basically free

[@zanetalaw3539]

Thanks for NOT having so many adds🙏🏾 and you keep your content enjoyable and not boring❤️You’re Amazing Girl😘

[@amypilz8117]

Thanks for introducing me to Psychic Donna Jamers! I will never skip another ad! 🙌🏻

[@sarahbethh7783]

We are ballin' on a budget, so we are diy-ing and shopping second hand for much of our day. We opted out of an expensive venue, cut down on our guest list, bought bistro lights during after Christmas sales, and are doing a mix of faux and real flowers for our reception! Our decor will be majority candles, with select tables having florals or greenery. My dress was $100 from Lulu's, and we only 2 people in our bridal party. Our ceremony is parents and siblings only, to avoid the chair rental expense. The thing I'm most disappointed to be missing out on is the bridal suite for those beautiful detail pictures. But, we're getting so much more out of our budget!

[@EmilyCheetham]

Regarding the kids activities a cheeper way to do something fun could be printing of activity pages you can find online free (E.g. word searched, spot the difference, wedding bingo, colouring pages etc.) and getting some party bag size crayons or markers and just sticking them at the place settings of the kids encase they need something to do during speeches.

[@sableann4255]

Agree, cut favors, I throw them away, I never look at the programs, skip champagne...so many ways to cut costs!

[@hannahrodriguez7917]

Didn’t mind watching the 5 min ad since it was on something i was actually interested in

[@Deborahl256]

We had homegrown veggies instead of florals. We did have guest favours, they were linen bags to take the veggies home in. so many people left with full bags and we had less to throw away afterwards. They also used the bags to bring home our extra cupcakes and doughnuts, a total success!

[@Deborahl256]

Also, my wedding was in October in Canada and your videos were such a huge help! Thank you so much!

[@angieandaaroncannon]

Omg I so wish I listened to this video before I planned my wedding. I have been planning since 2020, have already bought favors before Covid.

[@vanessamac3911]

Needed to hear this! Backing our decision to cut unnecessary things

[@katiesundell1728]

Just got married in September and watched all your videos for helping me plan and my wedding turned out AMAZING! I didn't have favors, made my own invites/save the dates, and skipped the programs/personal menus and put that money towards more food instead and it turned out perfect! Not a single person asked me about favors, and everyone raved about having late night snacks (fresh made donuts & cake pops). Jamie knows what she is talking about! Thanks for all your tips! Also, we hired a kick ass DJ, which was also worth every single penny. People raved about the music and our dance floor was packed all night. Money well spent!

[@jamiemiller8850]

For all of the kids that we have coming we bought some hula hoops, some dressup stuff and made some ribbon twirlers and throws, the kids are so excited! Oh and a few cheap disposable cameras. My next door neibours are both chefs and they're helping with our catering, we're doing 2 signature drinks rather than having a full bar too

[@Keilaevelet]

You have literally been the most useful resource on KZbin ever

[@kaitlynjones7860]

I found really good party supplies on temu, like ribbon, ties, utensils and more. I did the math on the unit counts and it's cheaper than buying dollar store utensils, decoration etc and still get the look that I want. For less necessary 'looked at' details it's great

[@MaryfulMakeup28]

I’m doing books as part of my centerpieces and gonna let people take one home at the end of the night if they want a favor 😂 Also picked them out at goodwill on a sale and got a lot from the Christian section since most of my guests would enjoy those ones 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@begwenly]

MaryfulMakeup28 that's a really good idea

[@Courtney-xh8dm]

Love that idea! We’re doing pumpkins everywhere but I really wanted to put books in it also

[@tommivarela1051]

That’s a good idea!

[@tilarfifield2407]

Omg I totally let the ads play ONLY for you and Michel’s videos! Love you both!!

[@charlottebuskin4344]

Same here! The only two I watch for

[@katherinesharp4526]

I have let the ads play on my favorite content creators ever since Jamie asked this of us. No regrets.

[@Nickie431]

Thanks for notifying us that video channels earn more revenue when ads are not skipped! I'll now willingly watch ads for channels I value, including for non-profits. Besides great wedding recommendations, I appreciate this general knowledge!

[@HappyInTheHome405]

I attended a wedding this year of a family member and the bride has a passion for plants so she spent months growing little mini succulents as favors for guests. And a few days later while visiting with other family I was so saddened to see that the aunt, mom and grandma all had their cars full of those succulents left over and no idea what to do with them. It was a cute, personal idea, but for those of us who flew to the city where the wedding took place, we couldn't pack them up. And maybe people didn't realize they were to be taken home.

[@paulinavilchis9728]

I will never skip another Ad, excellent content.

[@annebatzloff]

Yassss. I truly believe if a wedding favor is going to be something that people actually WANT to keep or use it is going to be way too expensive.

[@nigiriify]

Not the kids table. I was super excited about it!