The bride shared her tips for having an ideal wedding without breaking the bank.
Weddings can now be a significant expense for couples planning to marry, costing thousands of dollars for venues, personnel, and catering.
One social media influencer shared her tips for hosting a budget-friendly wedding.
In a TikTok video, user Brittany Giaccani explained how she and her partner budgeted their money to create the perfect pastoral wedding.
Instead of wearing full black tie, the couple and their guests chose a more “relaxed, un-tucked look.”
They even ordered their dresses from Amazon.
The couple rented a barn-style venue for only half a day.
Giaccani stated that the venue and photographer were the most expensive items.
The intimate wedding kept everything close to the family, with no bridesmaids or groomsmen, and the flower girl was the couple’s daughter.
The guest list was kept small, with fewer than 100 people.
They even saved money by doing their own hair and makeup.
Rather than hiring a minister, a family friend presided over the ceremony.
The couple also chose Costco cookies instead of a large wedding cake.
In fact, all of the food was purchased at Costco or prepared the day before by family and friends.
They ordered specialty donuts from a local shop to match the wedding colors and even set up a taco bar.
Instead of having an open bar, they purchased soda and alcohol at Costco.
The drinks were served in a homemade rustic ice chest that matched the wedding’s country theme.
Gold-themed straws, napkins, plates, and cups were ordered from Amazon.
The video shows that all of the candlesticks and holders were rented for about 50 cents each.
The wedding decorations were purchased from Amazon and Hobby Lobby.
They even used family photos to decorate the wedding and create a “cozy feel.”
They only bought live flowers for the bouquet, which came from Costco.
All of the other greenery and florals came from Amazon and cost less than $300.