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How to throw a thoughtful, stylish backyard wedding for $10K

Who here’s planning a backyard wedding?! When people think of budget weddings, a backyard ceremony comes to mind. But as lots of our brides-to-be know, having to coordinate things like rentals + furniture with a private residence and DIY everything on their own can sure add up. So when our guide member Jana Contreras sent over…

Backyard wedding fiesta: Nate + Michelle

Happy Friday, friends! Any plans for Cinco de Mayo? Michelle + Nate’s backyard wedding had a colorful fiesta theme that looks like the most fun celebration to be a guest at. When they met at a wedding in 2015, they lived on opposite sides of the country and Michelle eventually moved from Brooklyn so they…

Budget friendly backyard Texas wedding: Julie + Patrick

Lately we’ve had some incredible budget-friendly weddings pop up in our inboxes, including J + P’s backyard wedding captured by Nine Photography. Dressing up a venue just didn’t feel like the best way for them to welcome their 60 guests, and it’s one of the many ways they pulled off their big day for $11K….

Forest wedding in Portland for $12K: Abby + Jordan

Happy day-before-Thanksgiving, friends! How dreamy is this shot by Jonnie + Garrett? Tall trees and lots of green were Abby + Jordan’s wedding must-haves, considering how much they love the great outdoors. But even though they wanted to keep things simple and intimate (she wanted a small wedding, and he a large, so they compromised with 130 guests) and…

Texas ranch wedding planned in 5 weeks: Aimee + Tyler

We love sharing wedding deets like how long it took a couple to plan their day, but it’s always good to keep in mind that what works for one pair may be totally different for the next. Take Aimee + Tyler. Tons of couples are into longer engagements, but after he proposed in New Zealand (on a…

Ethereal Yosemite Wedding at Evergreen Lodge: Lucas + Willa

It’s so fun to see how a couple marries their individual styles when designing their wedding day, isn’t it? Willa + Lucas didn’t so much land on a theme as anchor both of their tastes to their shared love of nature—they knew that no matter what, they’d be saying I Do surrounded by an amazing landscape that reflected just…

Rustic fall wedding with pumpkins: Kalina + Matthew

Hope you all had a fun Halloween! Now that we’ve covered Halloween weddings and enchanted bridal inspiration, let’s talk about this rustic scene that you’d never believe took place at the bride’s childhood home. (Which is perfect considering K + M have been together since high school!) First, they had pumpkins + fall colors, but everything was really designed…

Navy & gold Savannah wedding for $15K: Brittani + Jonathan

Another perk of decorating your wedding after your fave interior design vibe: bringing in your own décor—AKA no buying extra things you won’t use ever again. And guess what? Décor they already had, DIY floral arrangements, and a guest list of 75 helped Brittani + Jonathan plan their perfect day for $15,000. Deets from our bride…

Wedding dresses for under $500

Free People kimono dress, $168 Did you read our budget wedding guide? We’re still kinda blown away by all the creative tips everyone shared. And remember how this bride scored her wedding dress for under $400? SO impressive. You could definitely say we’re in the mood to see what other options are out there for those who want to save…

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