Our Intimate Wedding: A Beautiful and Stress-Free Day

TLDRWe planned and executed a simple and stress-free wedding. Ceremony at a beautiful venue with immediate family, followed by a private family dinner. Saved costs by planning ourselves. Photographer, videographer, and flowers were the main expenses. Calvin wore a custom suit and I wore a budget-friendly dress. Did my own hair and makeup using the Dyson Air Wrap and new makeup purchases.

Key insights

Planning a simple and minimal wedding can help reduce stress and costs.

📷Investing in a good photographer and videographer is worth it for capturing memories.

💐Flower costs can be expensive, consider alternatives like drying bouquets or donating arrangements.

👗You don't have to spend a fortune on a wedding dress, explore budget-friendly options.

💄Doing your own hair and makeup can be a relaxing and personal experience.

Q&A

How did you decide on a simple wedding?

We wanted to reduce stress and expenses, so we opted for a small ceremony with immediate family and a private dinner.

Was doing your own hair and makeup challenging?

I practiced with the Dyson Air Wrap and purchased new makeup. It was a grounding experience and I was happy with the results.

How did you save costs on flowers?

We chose a florist with reasonable prices and repurposed the arrangements or donated them after the wedding.

Any tips for finding a budget-friendly wedding dress?

Consider online retailers or second-hand options. It's possible to find a beautiful dress without breaking the bank.

Do you have any regrets about planning your own wedding?

No, planning our own wedding allowed us to make decisions that were important to us. It was a stress-free and enjoyable experience.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Introduction to our car chat about our wedding plans.

00:09Explaining the decision to have a simple and stress-free wedding due to the circumstances and personal preferences.

00:36Describing the wedding venue, the number of guests, and the ceremony details.

00:57Sharing the planning process, including booking the officiant, photographer, videographer, and florist.

01:43Discussing the cost-saving strategies and budget-friendly choices, such as the suit, dress, hair, and makeup.

03:28Highlighting the stress-free and enjoyable experience of planning and executing our own wedding.