Everything I Thrifted & DIY'd For My Wedding! | money saving tips!

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YAAAY! Welcome to my wedding week series! For the rest of this week, I'll be uploading a wedding related video and on Friday....you will finally get to see our official wedding video!!! I'M SO EXCITED!
honestly, our wedding day was the happiest day of my life and I'm so glad I get to relive that day a little bit this week as I share this content with you all!
Today's video is all about how we saved thousands of dollars on our wedding decor by thrifting and DIYing certain things. I really do hope it helps you with some ideas if you're planning your own wedding!
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[@nataliazaron2639]

when you're from Poland and looking at the order of events thinking "omg our weddings finish at 5am and the second part starts 3pm the next day", totally different culture! but i love the video!

[@LydiaTifuh]

Girl you saved my life I get married in 10 days and I'm diying

[@southerngypsy1894]

Hope your wedding was beautiful ❤️

[@laurasuazo4494]

Congrats 🙏🏼

[@soimsha.]

10 days and you haven’t done any preparing?

[@LydiaTifuh]

@@soimsha. if you took your time to read , that was written 6 months ago so obviously a little too late for this question no?

[@LydiaTifuh]

@@southerngypsy1894 it was. Very beautiful

[@louiseburgess1588]

am I getting married any time soon? no am I watching this anyway? yes and am I enjoying it? also yes

[@officialbuddies]

😂

[@jenniferlisow2901]

Same here. I have been married for over 15 years, but I love watching videos, esp budget ones. Fun to watch.

[@marlaf2712]

am i seventeen and single? yes. do i have 3 wedding pinterest boards and binge watch wedding content?? also yes.

[@Shelby-kk5om]

I’m 17 and in a 3 year relationship and simply dying to get to this part of our lives lol. I watch wedding content daily, but I have to wait a few more years. :(

[@marlaf2712]

@@Shelby-kk5om i am no longer signle crazyyy

[@marlaf2712]

@@Shelby-kk5om i’m seventeen as well and OMG three years is so long that's so beautifullll

[@Shelby-kk5om]

@@marlaf2712 awww congrats! And thank you so much! We’ve been together since my freshman and his sophomore year! He graduated last year and I graduate this year! So excited to see what our next step is! All the good luck to y’all! ❤️

[@blessedbythebest1003]

A girl can only dream….☺️🤍🤍🤍

[@miajayde6353]

I'm someone that doesn't necessarily want a wedding, but I still love these tips and they can be used for just everyday things too :)

[@sacorra9098]

I’m getting married in May 2023, but we want to keep a smaller budget so we’ve decided to go with everything/almost everything DIY so thank you!!! ❤

[@yetayeshweddingevent2323]

Yetayesh wedding event decor contact me we can help you to decorate

[@justlilly7653]

I'm 19 and just got engaged yesterday afternoon!! I'm so excited to plan, and to spend the rest of my life with the man I know

[@posarandposer]

The “vases” are called decanters and the fabric is called chiffon. 💛 great tips📚!

[@elizabethp3296]

I would love a pinterest showing your wedding and diy bits - literally exactly what I want!

[@jordynm.1744]

I am 19 and planning my wedding in June of 22 (so soon, I feel like I’m so behind). This video was SOOOO helpful!!

[@emileegardner7398]

Same! I’m so excited but woah it’s a job. 😅💕

[@jacquelineartis4315]

Congratulations because ik most people n our generation look down on weddings wen they are so important and ment to be. Lh i wish i could get married at 20 but its 2yrs now. But ill leave that in God's hands. I hope for the best, and dont stress take your time, always aks friends and family to help if u can

[@vinicandidoc]

Hope you had a beautiful wedding :)

[@katedobson98]

I feel like Rachel is just the big sister I never had! I'll definitely come back to this video when I'm planning my wedding 🥰

[@schoo9256]

The Cricut machine and table runners hacks are amazing

[@ileanaaaav.1540]

Love these ideas, I’m a 2023 bride & I totally understand the clean simple look.

[@CopeSeetheEtc1]

I love the way you did your seating chart with the 3 long columns and names on either side. Great video!

[@lah1667]

Thanks for the scriptures at the start of the videos and the great, wholesome content

[@espirituvenicia]

thank you so much for this. Such a blessing! Prior watching your video, i was praying - because i got really anxious and overwhelmed about financial side of things of our wedding. After shower i felt God's peace telling me not to worry about the wedding because why worry, right? Anyway, so i thought i'd watch some wedding planning video and i landed here! Your video caught my attention even more because of the bible verse at the beginning! Love it!! Truly, God does answer prayers. You and your video is my answered prayer tonight! Also, love all the hacks. I love opshop and i do have a cricut too!! Blessings! Venicia

[@tatiana3490]

This has been the most helpful thrift wedding video I've watched. I love your decor, it looked both simple and sophisticated. Absolutely love!

[@littlepowerplant]

Wow you're so talented in calligraphy! Thank you for your helpful ideas 😊

[@AbbASongs1]

The only thing about the glasses I thought of doing that myself but someone mentioned they can crack and basically blow up if you're not sure what you're doing

[@techita81]

lots of wonderful easy peasy ideas!!! THANK YOU!!!! your wedding was beautiful

[@led6244]

Thank you for your tips! Super super helpful, love your alternative to the greenery down the table, and instead the assortment of glass ware, I’ve been collecting some from thrift shops along with unique handmade sculptures to use as well. Well done!

[@shavanahskilton2071]

So excited for this series!!! Getting married April 2022

[@jus009oz]

Thanks for the inspiration. I've got a few ideas for my upcoming wedding.

[@taramorgan3900]

I just got engaged and am def minimalist! Love this video so much 🥰

[@bronnyd7654]

That was so fascinating! Everything was so elegant, romantic and beautiful. I’m looking forward to the next three parts.

[@daisyblossom7073]

Great video!! In the lead up to your wedding you can also ask your friends and family to save their old jars from their kitchen!!

[@abby6458]

This video is fantastic, thank you so much for sharing such amazing ideas with us. I am planning my wedding now and am going to use some of these ideas, e.g. office works name cards, using heaps of candles. Thank you!!!

[@samanthajoy5143]

Great tips!! Thank you so much

[@sophieneill]

The style you went for is also just timeless and you can look back and be like wowo that still looks good ! Can’t wait for the rest of this series! 🥰❤️❤️

[@RachelCatherine]

I agree! I love the timeless style 🥰

[@SavannahGohrmann]

I love this! It’s exactly the style we want and I have a cricut and am crafty! Thanks so much

[@laurenbishop3137]

Omg this is amazing ! I’m getting married in the same venue and stressing about how I’m going to make it look. This helped so much !! Thankyou !

[@catherinewhitehead8839]

Love this video, one thing I will say, make sure your venue allows naked flames!! A lot won't. Don't want everyone going out and buying tea lights then discovering they are breaching their venues conditions using them.

[@MrClemmo13]

Wow you’re amazing Rachel! Really loved the way you saved so much money by doing lots of DIY and thrifting. Well done 👍

[@YasLove111]

Such clever and beautiful ideas!!💗❤️

[@EbiereFavour]

You're so talented! Congratulations❤

[@loveinmotionchoreography]

Great video! I love everything Weddings and being in the industry myself, I know how important it is to prioritize what is worth spending more money on and what can be done cheaper! 💞

[@melissa.traynor]

I’m not getting married anytime soon but I love having the ideas in mind xx this was quite helpful. Very creative Rachel ☺️

[@topnotchchick42]

How much did you actually spend on your wedding

[@emmascherer2774]

This is super helpful! Thank you so much! I could never have imagined how i could decorate differently like this to save money!

[@yeceniaibarraguillen9980]

Thank you for all the tips!!!!!

[@chrissylong6001]

I love the olive branch tip!

[@heyrhi]

This series came at the perfect time omg thank you 👌🏻 I’m getting married in 4 months and am SO stressed lol 😭

[@glimmerofhope2196]

I feel you OMG!

[@leah8217]

Congratulations!! Just said a prayer for peace for you 💕

[@led6244]

Best wishes to you! I’ve got 6 months and feeling the pressure. From everything I’ve heard though, many things will go wrong so let it go, and enjoy it, it’s the whole point right? , not to be perfect, you got this!

[@leah8217]

@@led6244 Congratulations! I love your positive attitude… it really is about just enjoying the day 😊

[@Sweetpearl88]

It’s been 4 months. How was your wedding? ☺️

[@SIRENTHEROCKER]

I came here to find out how to make wedding tickets and I have not been able to skip this video. You are so interesting I love the tone of your voice the speed of your voice and your creativity. I learned a lot that I hadn't counted on. Not even using wedding tickets for a wedding. Just wanted to make some fancy tickets😊

[@jadevickk]

Honestly so ready! I have been waiting! So get you waiting in terms of posting the video now you explained it :)

[@Catherine-ny1us]

Thank you for these tips, they were so helpful! Everything looked amazing! What we’re the logistics of decorating your venue and packing up? Did you do it yourself, ask friends, hire people, and did you set up the day before or on the day?

[@thebridalbra]

Beautiful Rachel, what great inspiration and such helpful tips and ideas 🥰

[@waverley1739]

Such a helpful video & great timing for me! You are so smart! xo

[@hoanguyendodang470]

Really really helpful! Thank you soooo much!

[@SaveWithAmanda]

Coffee filter with old coffee is a great way to stain wood!!!

[@SaveWithAmanda]

Fake candles battery operated are a good go to aswell if you worry about burn time or kids/drunk people knocking them over 😉😉😉😉

[@stephaniemorazan6253]

I’m so excited for wedding week videos!

[@MrsSmith503]

My fiancé and I planned our wedding for 2023 to give ourselves planning time, this seems so stressful 🤣🤣 thank you for your ideas!

[@rosseldelrosario3180]

Same! 😂

[@WeRetheWaters]

The candles are EXACTLY what we’re doing! Only adding eucalyptus over each menu card. Very flew flowers! Yasssss love your reception set up.

[@Casettalee]

I love this! You're so crafty! All your designs turned out beautiful. I'm planning my wedding and am v inspired to try DIYing 💕

[@alessandraarmao2841]

so excited for all of the wedding video!!

[@sandral8318]

I'm looking forward to this series! I hope this isn't an inappropriate wedding but roughly how long did you and Liam save for your wedding?

[@user-yi4wr8zj5v]

Omg needed this video getting married in a few months (4-8weeks) I live in Sydney love all your video's

[@ellab2162]

If only I had nice handwriting hahaha yours is gorgeous!

[@alexandraziemek2866]

So excited for this series! ❤️

[@seandesmond5560]

Great video wonderful Rachel!!! 👍😊❤

[@sunshinejansen85]

Can you make a video with less talking and more video ? Maybe video ore photos of showing the Venue? Table decors? Signs and all the details? I would love that ?🙏🙏😍

[@Masketipe]

Hey Rachel! I‘m a German August-Bride & so in love with your Idea. We did that Tabledecoration at home, to see, how many candles we need. It get really hot in a couple of minutes. So just wanna to ask you: did you also had that problem at your wedding? Or is it just we tested it at our little dining room… I’m so unsure. Thank you for your help & sorry for my bad English 🙈♥️

[@eternalmarie1289]

Unfortunately because of my new job I won't be able to watch when you first upload anymore! 😅 But I really loved this video, I don't really plan to get married but if I do I'm definitely going to be using these tips! Looks so professional and gorgeous! 🥺🥰💖

[@lfgkaren15]

what was your budget for everything?

[@rueroxanne972]

i've loved your wedding series!

[@andreaazar1033]

Yay!!! Such a fun series!! 💕💕

[@EvaAntonia1]

Yay I am so excited for this series 🎉❤️

[@sokodecorationgallery1187]

this is sooo beautiful! thank's for sharing!!

[@juneallan4903]

Tip don't use long table hard for guest to chat to each other.put 2 long tables together into a square.can sit quiet a few people around the square...

[@kathleenhurkett]

you hair looks great in this x

[@alyshiabarragan]

So helpful!! 🤍

[@jessicastiffler9734]

LOVE your wedding content!

[@ashloudon]

Such great ideas!

[@sheriptolemymusic]

Super helpful! Thank you for sharing :)

[@anniiec3267]

Love these diy! How big were the frames you used for the timeline and bar options??

[@user-tg6ej2fp8u]

Wow, thanks a lot!

[@selenagonzalez6597]

I love how KZbin pops this video up after I get engaged😂 This was beautiful!!! I’m most likely going to DIY my wedding and who set everything up for you??? That’s what I’m concerned about lol

[@Kiddonbass84]

I’m so glad I came across this video. You’re amazing and such an inspiration. We have the exact same view to wedding planning and simplicity. Thank you for sharing.

[@parinazmousavi8393]

Great. What kind of color did you use for the bottles? any brand recommendation?

[@TerriBingham]

Cool ideas.

[@drcycy]

Aww so lovely, am sure I am late to the party. How many people did you invite abs how much roughly did you spend please? We are trying to budget but most of our married mates spends heaps. A rough figure will be great cos your wedding looks just like what we are after

[@kayleestill9623]

so excited for these videos!! i’m getting married in december!

[@RachelCatherine]

yay!! Congrats!! xx

[@AprilMay_]

Great ideas! Thank you!

[@cutielakey1739]

Very nice 😊

[@anitakaiser8147]

Great ideas Congratulations on your wedding And cricut

[@sscarbyy4218]

This is so helpful thank you!!

[@Eye4stars]

Super helpful. Thanks

[@crystalcain3632]

Been looking for table number signs, can you provide the information for the frames used

[@ryanfrisby7389]

This is awesome Rach’

[@mydiywedding22]

Great videos! Wonderful ideas!

[@mirandaboone485]

I’m going to have individual vases with a flower in each and that will also be the guest favors. And it’s only $35 a table.

[@renaaniban9894]

Im getting married next month ang stressful how to save money huhu

[@zxcvbnm684]

Ikea also has very cheap frames☺️

[@melanierobinson4152]

I love these ideas❣️ New subscriber 🌹

[@jaydeanita]

I'm only 16 but love these ideas!!

[@themashimallow]

awesome video, thank you! where did you get the easels for your signs?

[@LaurynOHagan]

How many candles did you put on each table? I love every bit of this video, and I'm not even engaged yet lol

[@alishaabernethy5100]

Im really intimated - getting married in 14 months but our venue includes the design etc, but we can't meet those people and talk about it all until like 3 months til the wedding, so doesnt leave much time to slowly gather stuff and be on the lookout for what we need, or even come up with a plan of what we want everything to look like.

[@nicolepsy]

What do you mean the venue does the design? Does that mean they are supplying all of the decor? I've worked in the industry for 30+ years so if you want to message me, I could maybe steer you in the right direction. 3 months is insane!

[@alishaabernethy5100]

@@nicolepsy I mean our venue does packages. One of which includes the celebrant, photographer, cake, my flowers, venue hire, food, bar tab and the room set up out of selected styles we choose. That’s what I mean by it’s included with the venue. But as I said we can only talk to them in May for an August wedding about what we want.

[@alily6579]

So helpful! Love your sweater too, where is it from? ☺️

[@Santafefashionweek]

Congratulations