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Also - don't forget the actual marriage part - paying for a marriage license, rings and an officiant!

@Chillitz

2 жыл бұрын

rings are the worst! in terms of price. they took a chunk of my budget

@hayleyyjay

Жыл бұрын

My best friend and godfather of my child is officiating our wedding! That’s how I’m saving a ton of money in my wedding. All my friends are vendors/providers 😂

@Songbird-dn5ci

Жыл бұрын

My dads officiating mine!

@donellewitter6076

11 ай бұрын

If your already married than you don’t 😁.

@NASMETA

7 ай бұрын

🌟 Thank you for this inspiring content! 🙏💖 It's fueling my passion for video editing, motivating me to create unique and magical moments for couples on their special day. ✨🎥 Let's craft unforgettable memories together! 💑💕

Because of your videos I planned my wedding for less then $10,00 and everyone to this day says it was the best day ever.

@saraoliveira8453

Жыл бұрын

Ten dollars?

@anap3008

Жыл бұрын

@@saraoliveira8453 Americans use a "," where other countries would use a " " between thousands and hundreds. also a "." is used in place of a "," to separate the integral part of the number from the decimal amount. $10,000 would be ten thousand dollars

@MISSFOXYBLU

Жыл бұрын

@The Logical Hypergamist not a typo

Starts at 3:25 (promoting podcast before that) 💕

@minimoon402

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@evelynpedraza2335

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@mdldgsc

Жыл бұрын

You are a hero 😅 thank you 💕

@MissAki1

11 ай бұрын

Wish I saw this earlier😩

@NASMETA

7 ай бұрын

🌟 Thank you for this inspiring content! 🙏💖 It's fueling my passion for video editing, motivating me to create unique and magical moments for couples on their special day. ✨🎥 Let's craft unforgettable memories together! 💑💕

Mine is at 10,000 too! My coordinator told me it wasn't possible and I was like... bet :) My wedding dress is GORGEOUS, and it's vintage! It was only $350!

So far I'm under my budget at $7,000 (My budget is $10K) thanks to your resources and videos!

We hired a co-ordinator for a 2hr zoom call about 4 weeks before and I went through everything with her. It was less than £100. And it helped me make sure I hadn't missed anything. We did digital invites and only printed them for the boomers ( at a local uni print shop), we paid for a website instead and it was better. I did my own makeup and nails, no fresh flowers, way less than 10 grand.

@sarahmain8734

2 жыл бұрын

'Only printed them for the boomers'... this wording killed me ahaha; this is where we are at too!

@acidicfairy

Жыл бұрын

This gives me hope! So far my estimate is £9k and I was worried I couldn’t get it done!

@meggo329

Жыл бұрын

I'm 34 I guess I'm a boomer I never check my email lol

I get married in 6 days! And I just want to let you know that you have helped me so much with the planning process, learning how to plan a wedding, answering questions, etc! Couldn’t have done it without you and your videos!! ♥️

Currently procrastinating wedding planning because I can't afford my "dream dress." Thank you for this video.

I’ve been married for 2 years this June but I will continue to watch every video and listen to every podcast episode because you are the absolute best!

The 10% rule is golden! I have been following your advice but decided to lower my miscellaneous budget to less than 10% and 3 months out and I am totally regretting it lol 🥴 Those little things at the end really add up!

Just went and left a 5-star review on your podcast!! Your content is so amazing. Thank you for providing this information and showing that it is possible to have your dream wedding without spending a fortune. You do great work and I will always support your channel :)

Checked out a few episodes of your podcast and will definitely be following along during my wedding planning journey. We're 18 months out from our big day! Love the content. It's been so helpful

So excited to more easily be able to listen to you and your tips! Gladly listened and wrote a review ☺️

"Engaged with Jaime Wolfer" I love it! It's so snappy!

OMG! I've been wanting a podcast from you for ages 😍 so excited to listen

You are absolutely worth not skipping the ads for. The information you provide is gold and I'm beyond appreciative!

Just left my 5 star review. Thanks for being a glutton for punishment and helping us get the details we need to not stress so much for this big day. Thanks and hope to be one of the first reviewers!!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Thank you! My fiance and I are using this as our guidelines for our tiny wedding budget, giving us peace of mind and control over our budget. You are wonderful!!

I’m so excited for your podcast and this vid 😭 about to jump into wedding planning-eek. (If things go as planned). Will definitely come back to this video soon

Rating. Done and done. I adore your tips. You bring such a grounded approach for planning.

This is an incredible video that I wish I had when I started planning! Started at 12k budget and actual is going to be around 14k. Less than a month to go!

So excited you started a podcast!! Woooo!! 🤩💕💫

i live for your joy, its so infectious

I DIYed most of my wedding decor like centerpieces and bouquets and such and it's possible especially if you're having a small wedding.

So I just found you and absolutely all love you already!!! I am attempting to plan a budget friendly wedding in 6 months lol😂

Thank you for uploading this! I really wanted to keep my wedding budget under the same price point!

Thank you so much for giving me better insight. I’m going to keep it small and intimate. You’ve really helped me!! 🙏🏽

Just listened to and reviewed the podcast!!! Loved it!! Also this video is sooo helpful

Already listened to a few episodes and left a 5 star review in Spotify! I cannot WAIT! I am 16 months out from my wedding and your videos/content have already been SO helpful. Can't wait to have this in my feed as I'm planning!

Great video! Thank you so much for the advice and all the helpful links.

This is a great resource! We live in CA and have a longer day planned but you had some great ideas still!

I’m so excited to hear you starting a podcast!!! I definitely see myself listening to it on the way to work !!! & the title is amazing it’s so fitting 😂😂💕🫶🏾

Finally a podcast! 😍👏🏻

I've got a friend who got engaged earlier this month and is getting married mid July. I don't know what the budget is or who's paying (I think it's a pretty tight budget, though), but she found a pretty invitation design and sent invited via Facebook Messenger - some people might think it's tacky (I think it's smart), but sending invites online would save on postage, and if you find a design template that's free, that can save a little more money, so maybe sending invites electronically could be a good option for couples who are on a budget who want a little extra for something else.

@flamesgirlable9903

Жыл бұрын

I plan on doing this then when they rsvp yes inviting them to a private fb group where I can post any info I think they will need there it is going to be a small wedding less then 45 and I dont care about invites at all lol I refuse to pay anything for them in paper, all my boomer people have facebook and go on at least once a month so theyll be good and no one older then that is alive :/

Thank you for this video, Jamie!

Literally the God Sent information I needed!!! Bless you!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽😭💙

I like what you said about priorities.

Really fantastic video, Jamie - thank you xx

Doing a $2,000 wedding... Terrified hearing these numbers.

I’ve looked into sooo many options! I really hate planning 😩 I’m down to a brunch wedding all inclusive for 5,300 & I need to worry about dj, photography, plus our attire/hair/makeup.

Where was this video when I needed it!!!

Amazing content! Thanks for sharing 🙌🏻

love your personality, thanks for the tips!

Other tips: if you're looking at wedding venues, look at times other than the weekend. We just booked a great venue for the cost of $2602 because we're doing it the Tuesday after Labor Day. We feel that we're giving people enough notice that they can take off work, and it'll be a nice extended weekend because it's after Labor Day. And they understand that we're trying to save money and this is a way to do that. Another perk of the place we picked is they actually provide day of coordination for free which is huge, means we won't need to hire a coordinator at all. And just know that if you feel dejected because all the venues are expensive, know there are cheaper options out there. Just keep looking and don't give up until you find one that meets your budget! Also in terms of officiant: you can have one of your friends get licensed to do it and have them do it for you. You'll save money, plus it's a more personalized, fun option than using a traditional officiant (especially if you're not religious).

Love this video! Thank you so much for this!

following NOW! love it!!

I saw a lamp like yours at a salon yesterday with the plants growing inside.

Beautiful chika, relatable and hilarious. Thank you!

in Portugal most wedding venues include food, drinks, tables, chairs and linens and some even decorations.. our venue includes all of this for 75€ per person (basic menu).. so it's really weird for me to realize that in the USA you have to get everything separate, that must be stressful

Just happily left a 5 star review!! :)))

I got my DJ for $400 for 4 hours. It was a new company who had some limited experience but came recommended by a friend. They did way better than a friend would have done running a playlist.

This was super helpful!

The MOST beautiful wedding I ever attended was done for 5 K- family member had house on Chesapeake bay, the sister was a florist, the family COOKED everything, they made their own favors etc. I remember my aunt’s getting married in the 80’s and it was truly friends and family ALL DIY’ing everything and that was the experience and excitement-all that bonding with your girls-and I personally think that some of those white prom dresses are sooo much more beautiful than the big tacky dresses!!

just got married using all of your videos! I actually found a venue that cost more but included all the rentals, decor, speakers, and reallocated my budget there and helped make things easier. Also used DJ griffs document and it helped me so so much-thank you! I would recommend getting a coordinator because day off all of the toilets overflowed right before our ceremony- and I didn’t even know until the issue was taken care of and she fought for us when working with the venue- best money I spent out of our whole budget! I had friend do my florals at cost, knew a baker who did our cake, and bought a sample dress. Even though it took a lot of work leading up to it, I couldn’t have wanted anything more! Thank you Jamie!

@scupps268

Жыл бұрын

Hello Anna, how much did your coordinator cost ?

We are most surprised at all of the extra fees for payments - 3% credit card fee could have easily added an extra $300 if we didn’t catch that in the contract ($25 wire transfer fee is still pretty steep but way better than $300!)

Rated! Severely single, but MAN I love your videos 😅💖

Not even engaged or anything but I enjoy watching these videos 😂

@kassgarcia1552

2 ай бұрын

Same! 😅

I would look into schools, get my hair and makeup at a local beauty college. Food and cake/ dessert maybe this could count for hours or an exam. Same with floral, decorating....

I’m getting married in June of 2023 found my venue that I absolutely love! Price? $3720 and that price includes tables, chairs, decor, centerpieces, DJ, bartender, lighting, our own personal thrown chair, my ceremony will be held at a beautiful church in my town for what? wait for it! $1000! And that includes the wedding coordinator! the decor! the sound man! and the officiant! And Day before rehearsal! I think $4720 for all that is pretty good! Lucky for us we have a friend who does photography and he’s only charging us $400! We’re still working out the catering situation because we have a guest list of 190 people but so far my wedding planning is going great! ♥️ my budget is under $10,000 I think I can do it!

So so so helpful thank you 😊

Omg I think you just saved my butt lol this is amazing!

Love this!

My wedding is in October of this year and we have everything planned, set, and are now just paying it all off. We got the venue we wanted that included the DJ, tables, linens, day of coordinator and that was a huge cost saver. Thrifted decor, planned a dessert table instead of a three tier cake, flowers are fake so we can keep them forever, catering is pizza bc it’s our favorite food and invites were bought on sale. Photographer is a professional but also our friend so she discounted us. All we had to do was skim our guest list down to 80 people and we’re having a dream wedding for 10.5k🖤

Left a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. 🥳

If you need help with songs. On your rsvp’s you can leave a space for people to request a song

Super happy for the podcast, unfortunately I don't have apple so I'm unable to leave the 5 stars but I gave them to you in my heart lol thanks for making such amazing content for this stressed out budget Bride 💙

@adrianawilson3250

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@adrianawilson3250

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamieWolfer listening on Google podcasts but, can't figure out how to rate it. Tried on apple pod cast and wasn't able to rate it on there either, I guess because I wasn't listening in an Apple product. Still, I am loving the new platform. Now I can listen at work and on the go without wanting to watch a screen🙂

Please make a 10k wedding budget playlist!

Left you a 5star review on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts - got to let the people know! And I meant every word of it even though you bribed us ;)

@missknisely

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on launching your very own podcast, by the way! Happy for you

Hi there, for makeup you can make an apt at MAC or Sephora. They will do a full face, but you must spend $50 on their products the same day. They are professionals.

We got our invites off of Amazon custom. We’re doing mostly/all fake flowers. A family friend is the DJ 500$ another friend is the caterer 700$ the venue is my brothers back yard free$ the tents, tables, draping rentals 400$ ish. Then we’re getting disposable plates, cups, napkins etc. from Amazon and we’re DIYing our own dessert table. Everything will be about $4k in total. And no coordinator day of but we could if we wanted thanks to saving everywhere else. We had a $6k budget!

@no2mob889

Жыл бұрын

How many people did you have?

Wherever podcasts are petaled!😂🤗

I'm 5 months away from our wedding and this was very helpful at reassuring me that I'm on the right track. Managing our family's expectations of what a wedding should be like is harder than staying on budget and true to our vision lol

Could you please, do a video, on family style catering.

This is perfect! My wedding will be under 10k! And yes it’s in June 2023! Love your content!

@andreafontalvo3838

Жыл бұрын

Mine too!!!!!!

@GemM-vc4qr

11 ай бұрын

How was the budget? Congratulations!!

@EE-re3nr

7 ай бұрын

Congratulations, were you able to keep your budget under your goal?

I'm so techno challenged so don't know how to leave 5 star review on spotify, although I have subscribed..... love the eco podcast though, it was great. We are being more eco friendly, and some great tips on here now 6 months out from our wedding

Thank you for this!!! Badly needed this one ❤️

Im in the UK, planning my wedding for next May- our budget is 9k and our venue is literally £3,900 - so a BIG chunk of it is just the venue, but I couldnt be happier, it is so beautiful and I have no regrets. And we've somehow managed to still hire a brilliant photographer and caterer for a good price with room to spare. It helps that I didn't need to pay for a dress!

@Rumade

Жыл бұрын

Venues are SO expensive in the UK! We are getting married in London in April and the actual ceremony is £3500. Westminster registrar hire was nearly £1000. We're having the after party in my parents' garden.

@GemM-vc4qr

11 ай бұрын

@@Rumadewe are planning for ours in Marylebone and then reception in my mum’s garden. It’s ridiculous the cost of venues in the UK.

@GemM-vc4qr

11 ай бұрын

How did it go? Did you stay within budget?😊

@Rumade

11 ай бұрын

@GemM-vc4qr budget was £15,000 but we ended up spending more around the £17,000 mark 😬 Ceremony venue: Fitzrovia Chapel. £3,500 Private dining at Fortnum & Mason crypt afterwards for 9 people: £1,200 One night at St Pancras Renaissance Hotel: £490 We hired a coordinator for the party because it was fairly last minute by British standards- we got engaged in November, started planning December, then married mid April. She was fantastic but cost about £2,500. Then garden party costs were DJ, marquee and picnic table hire, cake, teppanyaki catering for about 55 people, loads of booze, grazing table with cheeses etc, decorations, and fireworks. Other costs were things like transport. Platinum wedding rings were about £2,300. We went to Cartier in Selfridges to have a really lovely experience, because the price was the same as the high street for the same quality metal. My mum made my dress and I made my veil from fabric I bought in Japan- so in terms of material it was only about £160! Accessories, undies etc came to about another £250. Hair and make up for ceremony was expensive as my original booking fell through. That was about another £300. My husband rented a tux from a shop in Chelsea and that was about £100. Really good deal. I had a kimono and Japanese hair done for the garden party and that was another £300. We had two photographers, a pro for the ceremony and after dinner shots in London; and then mates rates from a pro friend at the garden party. Combined cost of that was about £1000. All in all, considering what we got for the price and the experience, I do think it was worth it. When I was looking at prices before we got officially got engaged, I was really shocked. Initially we wanted to get married in the Barbican conservatory but the packages started at £16k and it just seemed so restrictive. For that price guests got half a bottle of wine, 3 canapés, and a very strict 3 course meal. Having a party with a spread that people could return to made sense. I didn't want anyone feeling underfed or restricted with drink, haha!

I looked at a venue on a Friday and Saturday night $1000 more to use it on a Saturday. Only reason we’ve decided to To a backyard wedding is the rental time. Both our families like to party till really late at night

Jamie! Need a video for a wedding under 5k!

My wedding is in 3 weeks and our ceremony/ reception are in the same location. so the space is required to be flipped. My venue is more of an airbnb space, so there won't be any staff to set up tables, chairs, linen, and decor. I asked my bridal party and groomsmen to help with setting those up...they don't really want to. both my Fiance and I don't have big families, so we're relying on our party. That's got me stresses out, because I want everyone to have a good time, and not think about having to set up/breakdown. I've thought of hiring a Coordinator, but since they don't do set up or break down, I see no point. I'm now at the point where I wish we just elope...

Love your content! Not sure if I missed it, how do you handle dinnerware, etc... when using a non traditional wedding venue? So far quotes are at about 1k for these items. 😬

Wedding invites!!!! money saver!!!! Create a website through a wedding planning site totally free and you can send it out to your guests. They can keep up to date with events and rsvp accommodations and no need to be spending 300-500 on stationery.

Imma watch it, cause I'm curious, but 10K is still too much for me 😂😂

I appreciate your video, but the beginning was too much talking.

So far we are at 8k but this would be so hard without help from friends and family!

I'm really surprised how much people spend on weddings in other countries. In Sweden the average wedding cost is about $6000, and that is including rings. I'm not sure why it's such a difference, but we do like to keep stuff very minimalist and practical. Like doing buffé food, DIY a lot and just focus on the entertainment side (like having games etc) instead of the decorations and "fancy" things.. and we also aren't too social so it's usually around 50 guests or so, which helps :P

@Zodia195

2 жыл бұрын

I think it depends too. I come from a HUGE family (both on my mom and my dad's side), so it's not uncommon for weddings to have 100+. One thing that does help with the budget though is on my maternal grandpa's side, much of the work is done by the family, so it waylays the cost tremendously because of the connections and discounts that can come with a big family. I have cousins who do all the food because they're ranchers, so they know how to BBQ and most of the time I've had family members do the cakes (one cousin wanted cupcakes hehe). I've lost count on how many weddings I've helped out in. So yeah, that part of the family is very low maintenance, the only thing we don't cut corners on is the photography.

Some of these prices just aren't doable for California brides in 2022. I'm having mine at a county owned park and the rental was 3k because we have to come in the morning to set up the venue (more hours were added). Also these places require you to use their bartender services which is much higher than a 10k budget. I think 10k budget was doable a few years ago when you got married but in 2022 not very possible. I have no florist, no wedding planner, no videographer, no makeup/hair team, no catering company, been buying everything used & DIY everything, using wood flowers & using a restaurant to deliver food, only renting chairs & tables, using plastic plates/utensils. I've tried my hardest to stay at 10k but with 150 people it wasn't possible in that small budget so it more likely now 16-17k 🤦‍♀️

I have a question what if you want ask someone to be your brides maid and do a proposal but your not sure if they will say yes ? What should I do

So I LOVE Ms Jamie. I wish I could’ve had her for my wedding day coordination and/or could’ve at least allocated my budget to be able to afford a wedding day coordinator in general. But I also thought that I should say this (& while of course this is all IMOP (in my own opinion) and while I know not everyone will agree due to everyone being completely different with their tastes and budgets etc) I just wanted to say that I just listened to the podcast episode (that I believe correlated to this episode on KZread) & I also love her podcast, but just didn’t agree with one point, again at least for me and our wedding, when she said something about how you essentially shouldn’t have a videographer nor any wedding video at all and just put that money only towards photography. Of course for some that may be best/work for them. But I don’t necessarily agree with that and I prefer what we did which was place less money into photography and had someone local that was able to work with our budget and put the extra money toward a professional videographer. Of whom also was able to give a few discounts. No bride is the same and no vendor nor area will be the same so I also understand costs will be different in different countries and even in different states of the US. And each year costs go up. All is just reality, unfortunately. But I truly truly do not want so many brides to think (especially if they want a video already to watch years from their day) that a videographer is a waste of money. I actually not only got SO much better footage from my videographer but you also just can’t put a price on a good wedding video that you can not just watch with your spouse but also with friends and family years to come. Yes you also can’t really put a price on good wedding photography either but I just preferred to have a wedding video moreso over the photography. That’s what meant the most to me and us. And a photo is just a moment in time when a video is more of a story. It comes to life when a photo is just rather stationery. While both are beautiful and important I just wanted to let brides out there know that it is possible to still have a budget of 10K and under while having both video and photo. Especially if you want both for your day. And especially if you want video then to please please not eliminate that from your budget completely. It not only can be done but also you will regret it. I know countless brides even in my friend group alone who regret SO much not having any wedding videography and only having photos. Please have ample time to do research have a pros and cons list and DONT FRET NOR GIVE UP. It is possible to have both a great photographer and videographer while all in your budget for your day. 🤍🌸🤍

We have a bit more than 10k to spend but want to focus on it being a fun party. Would you adjust any percentages in budget for that?

Where is the budget TJs and Costco dessert bar link please?

Hi Jaime. My fiance and I are planning an Hacienda Style destination wedding in Guadalajara, Mexico at a beautiful 500yo hacienda where my fiance is from. Our budget is $25k all inclusive (flights, car rental, catering etc). I was not prepared with the amount of details involved in planning a wedding. We have a wedding coordinator at the venue and we are contracting with our own vendors (those that the venue doesn't assist with). As far as %, this video is pretty accurate except for the music. We are putting. A big emphasis on music and drinks for our wedding because we want people to have a blast. Any advice for negotiating prices with vendors?

We are doing ours for $3k!!!!

@lauriedomino3559

2 жыл бұрын

Same! We did it modest and very small though.

@renamcmillan1222

2 жыл бұрын

You go girl!

Please upload to Amazon podcasts

Where do thank you cards fit in? Even if the invited are digital, shouldn't thank you cards be actual paper and stamp?

Do you have a video of your wedding?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but food in the USA seems to be super cheap?? In canada you could never get catering for that cheap, even drop catering.

Start at 4:40 if you want to get straight to the details

Me, 19 weeks pregnant, newly engaged trying to just start my wedding planning process... not breathing. Lol