Planning Budget Savvy Weddings – Episode #128

We all know that DIY can save you some money but what are some other money saving ways to plan a wedding? Well, we have Jessica Bishop of Budget Savvy Bride here with us today and she is the queen of planning beautiful weddings on a budget.

Jessica Bishop of The Budget Savvy Bride has been sharing tips and secrets since planning her own wedding back in 2009. She has info for wedding budgets as low as $1000.  Jessica is here today to share some of those secrets with us.

-Jessica's journey

-Besides DIY what are your 5 top tips for planning budget savvy weddings?

•  Budget
•  Smaller guest list to create a better experience for your guests
•  Resources from friends and family
•  Consider less traditional and Upcycling
•  Think outside the box - catering

-Where are the best places to buy/rent décor?

• Oriental Trading
•  Luna Bazaar
•  Buy/Sell
•  Buy Nothing on Facebook

-How do you acquire top quality vendors on a strict limited budget?

•  Realistic Expectations within your budget
•  Bartering

-What elements of the wedding would you encourage saving money and spend money on?

•  Enhancing guests experience

-How do you feed your large guest list on a limited budget?

•  Pasta stations
•  BBQ
•  Taco bars
•  Brunch

-Can you have a sit-down dinner?

• Research venue  blank vs. All inclusive
• Depends on size of budget
•  Staffing

-What would you recommend for a couple who aren't creative, don't have time, and are on a limited budget but want an upscale type wedding?

•   Cut the guest list
•   PLANNER!
•   Non-traditional venues

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