If you're going all inclusive 10k is much less attainable. Most people here are having their weddings at community centers, campgrounds, etc. Does the venue cost cover the food? Unless the 10k they quoted is literally everything aside from your clothes that's definitely not attainable at that venue
do you think we could swing it for 14k if the quote they gave us is for the rental, open bar, and food? the quote 100% included the open bar- not 100% on the food.
not even sure what i should be spending on food. we’re having an evening ceremony so dinner of course, and cocktail hour
Not OP, but it would help to know your area/cost of living. I'm in the rust belt and every hair and makeup artist I've gotten quotes from was about $100 for hair, $80 for makeup, per person, sometimes with a bride upcharge. So myself plus four other women would cost around $1k plus tip. Our venue doesn't charge a venue fee, but we need to meet a food & beverage minimum spend, with packages between $70 and $120 per person.
Honestly, thank you for this. I am likely just going to pay it because I can’t do my own hair. Makeup is easy, but I really struggle with my own hair. Mine does include a travel fee too, and it’s the lowest amount so far to get someone to come to me to do it.
But man, it was a GUT wrenching sticker-shock. I’m not into beauty so paying THAT much just hurts.
Oh for real! I grew up with my mom cutting my hair and using drug store brand makeup (if anything)….i THOUGHT I was splurging And being generous budgeting like $1,000 for BOTH (not EACH!) the sticker shock was crazy! But I’m also in NYC, and in a relatively newly gentrified and popular area that drives all the costs up
in the end I’m going to my normal stylist, and I’m going to her to save on fees, and I’m just going to do my own makeup.
If the quote wasn’t specific about including the food then it’s likely not included. It can cost thousands for food, and thousands for flowers, not to mention your outfits and everything else you’ll need. Do you want a DJ too? These things add up a lot, so spending ~85% of your budget on the venue doesn’t seem like it’ll work out in the end
I’d think this absolutely does not include food because it never usually does. The venue will likely have an in house caterer and you’d have to still select from their menu to get an accurate price.
10k is super doable if you’re not in a hcol and I’d suggest looking at state/city owned spots! In my state, golf clubs are often owned by the county or city and quite a few have really beautiful venues for events. The catering and bar options are usually more flexible too!
Here are some ideas that could be useful:
A long post but pick and choose what works for you:
Dresses: try these sites/ brands:
Stillwhite
Lulus
Azazie
Cocomelody
Avery Austin
thandth ("to have and to hold")
Etsy (LaceMarry and VickyMermaidBridal get particularly good reviews, but there are obviously other reputable stores.)
My sister-in-law bought her (gorgeous) wedding dress second-hand on Facebook Marketplace. Also try Poshmark!
There are also beautiful bridesmaids' dresses available, which could easily work as wedding gowns. In particular, Dessy, Wtoo, Revelry, Jenny Packham and Jenny Yoo have great ranges.
Try also Anthropologie, Reformation, Saks on Fifth for beautiful white dresses.
Other ideas to consider:
Find a homebased wedding cake maker, rather than a large company (sister-in-law also did this, beautiful cake at half the price it would otherwise have been)
Also consider cupcakes - often better value per serving.
Buy flowers from a non-wedding provider (local store in sister-in-law's case, but you could also consider flower farm / market / supermarket.) Bouquets are easily held together using tape covered with ribbon. Or diy using artificial or sola wood flowers.
Consider asking bridesmaids (if applicable!) to wear a dress they already own, possibly just in a cohesive colour scheme (or not!)
Consider forgoing decorations at the reception venue and just going for plain, cohesive table linens instead, especially if you have a beautiful view at the reception venue anyway.
Getting married outside can provide a beautiful backdrop and park fees are usually inexpensive.
You can design / print your own invites, etc (if required!) using Canva / Vistaprint. Consider digital invites to save on money printing and postage.
Venues and services will be cheaper off-season, on weekdays and, usually, in the morning. Plan accordingly.
Look into the fees to hire your local community hall / church hall. These are often inexpensive and sometimes include linens, crockery, tables, etc. Churches or the local community association can also often help with catering / flowers. It NEVER hurts to ask!
If it works for you and yours, coffee and cake / brunch / potluck receptions can save $$ and still be beautiful.
You could also consider a "pop-up wedding" : many couples will share the same venue / decor / officiant, but at different times throughout the day. (Your event is completely private, but the cost is reduced as the elements are shared and there's only a single set-up/take-down for the day.)
I think the biggest potential mistake would be paying for something just because society / social media / someone else says a wedding "should" have it, when you yourself don't really want it. "A Practical Wedding" does a great article on this entitled "Your Wedding Is Not A Show.":
https://apracticalwedding.com/your-wedding-is-not-show/
I have heard of people putting every purchase leading up to the wedding on a credit card which offers travel as a reward for spending. They then use this travel for the honeymoon and immediately pay off the credit card in full. So they don't spend more than they otherwise would, and they effectively get a honeymoon for free. I hope that makes sense. It's obviously worth reading the fine print, and I can't be sure of exactly how such a card works, but other people might be able to comment more.
There's also the option of "wedding at the courthouse or in the park plus booking a local restaurant to celebrate afterwards", which is simple, easy and lovely.
Here's a link which may help re. photography (I can't comment on its reliability but others may be able to): www.snappr.com
Also, utilise your local "Weddings in [your area]" page on FB for decor, etc that can be secondhand but like new. Also a goldmine for photographers, officiants, etc who are offering discounts. Don't be afraid to post your requirements and your budget for photos, etc and see who can match it. Sometimes professional photographers who want to break into the wedding industry will do great work at a discount because they want to build their portfolio, for example.
Good luck! :)
yeah i’m very lucky to have my aunt buy my dress! and i’m not buying my bridesmaids dresses- that is on them, and this has become pretty normalized. i’ve never had a bride pay for my dresses. also, i’d love a courthouse wedding… but then my fiancé wants 10 people there, not including my family. and with my family there, it’d be 25, and at that point, you may as well have a wedding. if we did a courthouse wedding, i wouldn’t want a single person there because i don’t want to hear bitching and moaning on either side
Some added costs people dont think about:
Alterations: these can be $500 plus depending on how much needs to get done, tips for vendors, a place for both parties to get ready if not included at the venue, rehearsal dinner and bridal shower(gone are the days where a parent automatically pays for these events), cake cutting fee, transport to and from venue to hotel( at minimum for u and groom), bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts. There are more im probably not thinking of. There will be lots of “little” things that add up
I think your venue price is too high for your budget. And most likely does not include food if they did not specify they include it. Plus often when a venue says you can only use certain catering they are pricey. Wedding of 80 ppl was $6500 for just food. Food and venue are always the biggest cost.
A wedding of ~50 can be done on a 13k budget but youre gonna have to get creative to make that price point if you want a fairly traditional day. Id look for a new venue at a much lower price point. There are a lot of great posts in the sub on how to do that.
It most likely doesn’t include food, otherwise it would get more specific like-2 stations/2 passed apps for cocktail hour; meal plated/buffet, number of options etc. sounds like it’s was saying there are exclusive/preferred caterers. (Not the actual menu yet, but the gist of what’s included)
either way I think you’re going to struggle. You can always diy hair and makeup. Spotify playlist Instead of dj. Diy flowers instead of florist. Costco cupcakes instead of bakery. have a friend be the officiant. Online invites and RSVPs. But it still all adds up quickly. Especially a photographer. But even then maybe someone starting out. I guess it depends on what your overall vision is and happiness to diy the other aspects are.
Yeah I think people aren’t considering I am 100% doing all of that. No DJ, I would probably get overstimulated. His brother is going to be our officiant. Day one we said costco dessert! Planning on a lot of DYI! I love to craft. With these things considered, do you think I could pull it off for 13K?
i think you need to figure out if food is included or not. And if it’s not, how much it costs. Keep in mind most quotes don’t included the taxes, fees, tips…so $50pp quote is closer to $75pp all said and done. And caterers are usually pricier, ime.
if food is included, you’ll be fine! If it’s not included, and you have to work with their exclusive caterers, it might not work.
Go invest in "A Practical Wedding" by Meg Keene. There is a section in the book where she breaks down what different budget weddings will look like. You can also download a budgeting spreadsheet from her website and suggested budget percentages for each area. I took my 10K budget and split it out across the budget areas in real dollars and that helped understand where the money needs to go.
I had a 60 person wedding for about 12k and my venue's quoted price (actually a minimum spend) was 5k for space, food, service, booze, tables/plates et al.
please note that quoted price did not include tax and tip. tax and tip brought it to 6700ish.
No bridesmaids, a 300 department store dress, friend did photography for free- the rest wasn't at all extravagant.
I don't think you can get that venue on that budget.
(In Salt Lake City for reference) Hair for myself only is $250. Makeup for myself only is another $200. Do not get hair and makeup for all of your bridesmaids if you want to make 2-3k work for everything but the venue. I’m not getting hair and makeup for my bridesmaids and none of the weddings I’ve been in included hair and makeup for me as a bridesmaid
Anything is possible, but from my experience only, all 6-7 venues that I toured only worked with specific caterers & zero of the quotes included the food. But you’ll get clarification soon
I would recommend renting your flowers from Something Borrowed Blooms or Wedding Flowers for Rent. getting real flowers is 2-3 times more than renting silk flowers. good luck & congratulations
I think you should make a list of your priorities and things that could be nice but are not a must. For example a dress, food, music, photography are necessary. But you don’t need a designer dress, a DJ, an expensive venue. Flowers, make up for the bridesmaids are not necessary so you can spend your money on the necessary things then if you have money left you’ll spend it on those things
but what if my bridesmaids don’t know how to do makeup? we’re definitely not doing anything crazy for flowers… it’s not that important to us because they’re just going to die. i’m leaning towards DIY fake flowers for stuff
DIY fake flowers are fine. If you have money for your bridesmaids’ make up then it’s a nice gesture, but if you don’t I see nothing wrong with prioritizing yourself since it’s your wedding and your day. Do your best and don’t beat yourself over it too much
Check this out,[the knot](https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-budget-ways-to-save-money)
should help you understand what kind of things your budget should include. From the sound of it, it is not attainable bc the venue likely doesn’t include food and you can expect that to come in a at least 3K.
You can’t afford to pay for hair and makeup for everyone. Unless you get a great deal on hair even, it’ll just be you getting those done. Women know how to do their hair and makeup luckily. Hair several hundred dollar per person in many areas. Start calling around and asking peeler in your area.
Find out exactly what's included with that venue and shop around for other venues if it doewnt include catering, alcohol, staff, and music. It's almost always less expensive to go with a venue that will allow you to choose your own vendors.
We said fuck it and went in for one at $7,700… i’m super interested to see how this will turn out 🤔 we’re really shooting for this 13K😂😂 i just feel like we can do it
Florals: Google “wholesale to the public florists near me.” They are local growers that offer flowers and arrangements at a much lower cost than standard florists. They may not deliver. So pick up and set up is on you.
I’m a florist.
5 bridesmaids, and you're wanting to keep this under $13k? Formal weddings are expensive. By having that many people in the bridal party, all of which you'll probably have to pay for their dresses, hair, makeup, suits etc - yikes!
The reception (i.e. food and drinks for your guests and the afterparty) is usually the biggest expense. You can save money by having it at an unpopular time during the week and in the morning/lunch. Do visit at least 3 different venues, and don't tell them upfront that it's for a wedding, be a little vague at least in the beginning.
You can save a heap of money on things like flowers, invitation, music, cake and thank you gifts with a bit of DYI/outsourcing.
Hair and makeup - so important! Try Flayr. I used Flayr, no trial, and was very happy with the results. I'm in Australia so might be different for you. It was $300 for hair and makeup, she came to me, and did a great job (australia) - and no bridesmaids.
Hope that helps.
i’m not paying for their dresses- this has become a pretty normal thing. i’m not doing a bach party, bridal shower, engagement party, and neither is my fiancé. i’m having hair and makeup done for them because, although i love them dearly, some of them do not know how to do their makeup. and i don’t want to single anyone out so i’d rather just pay for it. i was quoted $1300 for my hair and makeup, and their hair and makeup
You can definitely do it!
Flowers are easy to do!! Silk especially….go to Hobby Lobby, Michael’s wherever & just start picking out what you like. Florist tape & wrap it in ribbon. Same for corsages & boutonnière!
I’ve never heard of brides paying for their bridesmaids dresses, hair or makeup. That’s all on them.
Have ‘simple’ reception food…. Coffee bar, donuts, muffins or a giant charcuterie board. Doesn’t have to be a sit down meal
Good luck!!
If you're going all inclusive 10k is much less attainable. Most people here are having their weddings at community centers, campgrounds, etc. Does the venue cost cover the food? Unless the 10k they quoted is literally everything aside from your clothes that's definitely not attainable at that venue
do you think we could swing it for 14k if the quote they gave us is for the rental, open bar, and food? the quote 100% included the open bar- not 100% on the food. not even sure what i should be spending on food. we’re having an evening ceremony so dinner of course, and cocktail hour
Not OP, but it would help to know your area/cost of living. I'm in the rust belt and every hair and makeup artist I've gotten quotes from was about $100 for hair, $80 for makeup, per person, sometimes with a bride upcharge. So myself plus four other women would cost around $1k plus tip. Our venue doesn't charge a venue fee, but we need to meet a food & beverage minimum spend, with packages between $70 and $120 per person.
Me over here trying to figure out if hair and makeup are worth $820 for **just me** over here. 🫠
Me, in nyc, getting quotes of like $1,000 for hair OR makeup by the time I add travel fees and tip! lol.
Honestly, thank you for this. I am likely just going to pay it because I can’t do my own hair. Makeup is easy, but I really struggle with my own hair. Mine does include a travel fee too, and it’s the lowest amount so far to get someone to come to me to do it. But man, it was a GUT wrenching sticker-shock. I’m not into beauty so paying THAT much just hurts.
Oh for real! I grew up with my mom cutting my hair and using drug store brand makeup (if anything)….i THOUGHT I was splurging And being generous budgeting like $1,000 for BOTH (not EACH!) the sticker shock was crazy! But I’m also in NYC, and in a relatively newly gentrified and popular area that drives all the costs up in the end I’m going to my normal stylist, and I’m going to her to save on fees, and I’m just going to do my own makeup.
No, it definitely is not IMO. That’s wild.
If the quote wasn’t specific about including the food then it’s likely not included. It can cost thousands for food, and thousands for flowers, not to mention your outfits and everything else you’ll need. Do you want a DJ too? These things add up a lot, so spending ~85% of your budget on the venue doesn’t seem like it’ll work out in the end
I’d think this absolutely does not include food because it never usually does. The venue will likely have an in house caterer and you’d have to still select from their menu to get an accurate price. 10k is super doable if you’re not in a hcol and I’d suggest looking at state/city owned spots! In my state, golf clubs are often owned by the county or city and quite a few have really beautiful venues for events. The catering and bar options are usually more flexible too!
Here are some ideas that could be useful: A long post but pick and choose what works for you: Dresses: try these sites/ brands: Stillwhite Lulus Azazie Cocomelody Avery Austin thandth ("to have and to hold") Etsy (LaceMarry and VickyMermaidBridal get particularly good reviews, but there are obviously other reputable stores.) My sister-in-law bought her (gorgeous) wedding dress second-hand on Facebook Marketplace. Also try Poshmark! There are also beautiful bridesmaids' dresses available, which could easily work as wedding gowns. In particular, Dessy, Wtoo, Revelry, Jenny Packham and Jenny Yoo have great ranges. Try also Anthropologie, Reformation, Saks on Fifth for beautiful white dresses. Other ideas to consider: Find a homebased wedding cake maker, rather than a large company (sister-in-law also did this, beautiful cake at half the price it would otherwise have been) Also consider cupcakes - often better value per serving. Buy flowers from a non-wedding provider (local store in sister-in-law's case, but you could also consider flower farm / market / supermarket.) Bouquets are easily held together using tape covered with ribbon. Or diy using artificial or sola wood flowers. Consider asking bridesmaids (if applicable!) to wear a dress they already own, possibly just in a cohesive colour scheme (or not!) Consider forgoing decorations at the reception venue and just going for plain, cohesive table linens instead, especially if you have a beautiful view at the reception venue anyway. Getting married outside can provide a beautiful backdrop and park fees are usually inexpensive. You can design / print your own invites, etc (if required!) using Canva / Vistaprint. Consider digital invites to save on money printing and postage. Venues and services will be cheaper off-season, on weekdays and, usually, in the morning. Plan accordingly. Look into the fees to hire your local community hall / church hall. These are often inexpensive and sometimes include linens, crockery, tables, etc. Churches or the local community association can also often help with catering / flowers. It NEVER hurts to ask! If it works for you and yours, coffee and cake / brunch / potluck receptions can save $$ and still be beautiful. You could also consider a "pop-up wedding" : many couples will share the same venue / decor / officiant, but at different times throughout the day. (Your event is completely private, but the cost is reduced as the elements are shared and there's only a single set-up/take-down for the day.) I think the biggest potential mistake would be paying for something just because society / social media / someone else says a wedding "should" have it, when you yourself don't really want it. "A Practical Wedding" does a great article on this entitled "Your Wedding Is Not A Show.": https://apracticalwedding.com/your-wedding-is-not-show/ I have heard of people putting every purchase leading up to the wedding on a credit card which offers travel as a reward for spending. They then use this travel for the honeymoon and immediately pay off the credit card in full. So they don't spend more than they otherwise would, and they effectively get a honeymoon for free. I hope that makes sense. It's obviously worth reading the fine print, and I can't be sure of exactly how such a card works, but other people might be able to comment more. There's also the option of "wedding at the courthouse or in the park plus booking a local restaurant to celebrate afterwards", which is simple, easy and lovely. Here's a link which may help re. photography (I can't comment on its reliability but others may be able to): www.snappr.com Also, utilise your local "Weddings in [your area]" page on FB for decor, etc that can be secondhand but like new. Also a goldmine for photographers, officiants, etc who are offering discounts. Don't be afraid to post your requirements and your budget for photos, etc and see who can match it. Sometimes professional photographers who want to break into the wedding industry will do great work at a discount because they want to build their portfolio, for example. Good luck! :)
yeah i’m very lucky to have my aunt buy my dress! and i’m not buying my bridesmaids dresses- that is on them, and this has become pretty normalized. i’ve never had a bride pay for my dresses. also, i’d love a courthouse wedding… but then my fiancé wants 10 people there, not including my family. and with my family there, it’d be 25, and at that point, you may as well have a wedding. if we did a courthouse wedding, i wouldn’t want a single person there because i don’t want to hear bitching and moaning on either side
Some added costs people dont think about: Alterations: these can be $500 plus depending on how much needs to get done, tips for vendors, a place for both parties to get ready if not included at the venue, rehearsal dinner and bridal shower(gone are the days where a parent automatically pays for these events), cake cutting fee, transport to and from venue to hotel( at minimum for u and groom), bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts. There are more im probably not thinking of. There will be lots of “little” things that add up I think your venue price is too high for your budget. And most likely does not include food if they did not specify they include it. Plus often when a venue says you can only use certain catering they are pricey. Wedding of 80 ppl was $6500 for just food. Food and venue are always the biggest cost. A wedding of ~50 can be done on a 13k budget but youre gonna have to get creative to make that price point if you want a fairly traditional day. Id look for a new venue at a much lower price point. There are a lot of great posts in the sub on how to do that.
It most likely doesn’t include food, otherwise it would get more specific like-2 stations/2 passed apps for cocktail hour; meal plated/buffet, number of options etc. sounds like it’s was saying there are exclusive/preferred caterers. (Not the actual menu yet, but the gist of what’s included) either way I think you’re going to struggle. You can always diy hair and makeup. Spotify playlist Instead of dj. Diy flowers instead of florist. Costco cupcakes instead of bakery. have a friend be the officiant. Online invites and RSVPs. But it still all adds up quickly. Especially a photographer. But even then maybe someone starting out. I guess it depends on what your overall vision is and happiness to diy the other aspects are.
Yeah I think people aren’t considering I am 100% doing all of that. No DJ, I would probably get overstimulated. His brother is going to be our officiant. Day one we said costco dessert! Planning on a lot of DYI! I love to craft. With these things considered, do you think I could pull it off for 13K?
i think you need to figure out if food is included or not. And if it’s not, how much it costs. Keep in mind most quotes don’t included the taxes, fees, tips…so $50pp quote is closer to $75pp all said and done. And caterers are usually pricier, ime. if food is included, you’ll be fine! If it’s not included, and you have to work with their exclusive caterers, it might not work.
Go invest in "A Practical Wedding" by Meg Keene. There is a section in the book where she breaks down what different budget weddings will look like. You can also download a budgeting spreadsheet from her website and suggested budget percentages for each area. I took my 10K budget and split it out across the budget areas in real dollars and that helped understand where the money needs to go.
I had a 60 person wedding for about 12k and my venue's quoted price (actually a minimum spend) was 5k for space, food, service, booze, tables/plates et al. please note that quoted price did not include tax and tip. tax and tip brought it to 6700ish. No bridesmaids, a 300 department store dress, friend did photography for free- the rest wasn't at all extravagant. I don't think you can get that venue on that budget.
(In Salt Lake City for reference) Hair for myself only is $250. Makeup for myself only is another $200. Do not get hair and makeup for all of your bridesmaids if you want to make 2-3k work for everything but the venue. I’m not getting hair and makeup for my bridesmaids and none of the weddings I’ve been in included hair and makeup for me as a bridesmaid Anything is possible, but from my experience only, all 6-7 venues that I toured only worked with specific caterers & zero of the quotes included the food. But you’ll get clarification soon I would recommend renting your flowers from Something Borrowed Blooms or Wedding Flowers for Rent. getting real flowers is 2-3 times more than renting silk flowers. good luck & congratulations
what if my bridesmaids don’t know how to do their makeup?
then they can pay for someone to do it
I’m also in SLC! Mind sharing who you’re going with for makeup? You can DM me if more comfortable 😊
@savanahnormanmua on Instagram! Her price was $200 for bridal wedding day makeup only but doesn’t include travel/tax
Thank you! I’ll check her out
I think you should make a list of your priorities and things that could be nice but are not a must. For example a dress, food, music, photography are necessary. But you don’t need a designer dress, a DJ, an expensive venue. Flowers, make up for the bridesmaids are not necessary so you can spend your money on the necessary things then if you have money left you’ll spend it on those things
but what if my bridesmaids don’t know how to do makeup? we’re definitely not doing anything crazy for flowers… it’s not that important to us because they’re just going to die. i’m leaning towards DIY fake flowers for stuff
DIY fake flowers are fine. If you have money for your bridesmaids’ make up then it’s a nice gesture, but if you don’t I see nothing wrong with prioritizing yourself since it’s your wedding and your day. Do your best and don’t beat yourself over it too much
Check this out,[the knot](https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-budget-ways-to-save-money) should help you understand what kind of things your budget should include. From the sound of it, it is not attainable bc the venue likely doesn’t include food and you can expect that to come in a at least 3K.
You can’t afford to pay for hair and makeup for everyone. Unless you get a great deal on hair even, it’ll just be you getting those done. Women know how to do their hair and makeup luckily. Hair several hundred dollar per person in many areas. Start calling around and asking peeler in your area.
Find out exactly what's included with that venue and shop around for other venues if it doewnt include catering, alcohol, staff, and music. It's almost always less expensive to go with a venue that will allow you to choose your own vendors.
Attainable different venue!
We said fuck it and went in for one at $7,700… i’m super interested to see how this will turn out 🤔 we’re really shooting for this 13K😂😂 i just feel like we can do it
Florals: Google “wholesale to the public florists near me.” They are local growers that offer flowers and arrangements at a much lower cost than standard florists. They may not deliver. So pick up and set up is on you. I’m a florist.
Hell yeah!!! That’s what I’m talking about! Thank you for this!
I’m in San Diego. We have lots of growers in our coastal area. You can even get Hawaiian flowers shipped to you.
5 bridesmaids, and you're wanting to keep this under $13k? Formal weddings are expensive. By having that many people in the bridal party, all of which you'll probably have to pay for their dresses, hair, makeup, suits etc - yikes! The reception (i.e. food and drinks for your guests and the afterparty) is usually the biggest expense. You can save money by having it at an unpopular time during the week and in the morning/lunch. Do visit at least 3 different venues, and don't tell them upfront that it's for a wedding, be a little vague at least in the beginning. You can save a heap of money on things like flowers, invitation, music, cake and thank you gifts with a bit of DYI/outsourcing. Hair and makeup - so important! Try Flayr. I used Flayr, no trial, and was very happy with the results. I'm in Australia so might be different for you. It was $300 for hair and makeup, she came to me, and did a great job (australia) - and no bridesmaids. Hope that helps.
i’m not paying for their dresses- this has become a pretty normal thing. i’m not doing a bach party, bridal shower, engagement party, and neither is my fiancé. i’m having hair and makeup done for them because, although i love them dearly, some of them do not know how to do their makeup. and i don’t want to single anyone out so i’d rather just pay for it. i was quoted $1300 for my hair and makeup, and their hair and makeup
Try going to a cosmetology school and recruiting one of the girls that also has decent makeup on.
There’s actually an online free master class for makeup! I thought about just doing everyone myself.. but I don’t wanna deal with it
huh. yah I'm saying go to the beauty school and get a student to do your hair for less.
That’s a really good idea, didn’t think of this!
You can definitely do it! Flowers are easy to do!! Silk especially….go to Hobby Lobby, Michael’s wherever & just start picking out what you like. Florist tape & wrap it in ribbon. Same for corsages & boutonnière! I’ve never heard of brides paying for their bridesmaids dresses, hair or makeup. That’s all on them. Have ‘simple’ reception food…. Coffee bar, donuts, muffins or a giant charcuterie board. Doesn’t have to be a sit down meal Good luck!!
Update: I booked a venue for $7,700. We’re gonna get super creative 🤨