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Kels
Master August 2016

Our 6k Budget Garden Party Cermony & Reception BAM (Pro)

Kels, on September 27, 2016 at 11:07 AM

Posted in Planning 121

THANK YOU WW for all the advice and support along the way. It was you guys that convinced me to hire a pro photographer, helped me fine-tune my DIY makeup and talked about the importance of a caterer. My advice is simply to research, research and research some more when it comes to choosing your...

THANK YOU WW for all the advice and support along the way. It was you guys that convinced me to hire a pro photographer, helped me fine-tune my DIY makeup and talked about the importance of a caterer.

My advice is simply to research, research and research some more when it comes to choosing your vendors and what to allocate your budget on. You CAN have a lovely event at most budgets. What worked for us was focusing on the guest experience. Our reception was a pretty relaxed vibe that fit us as a couple. Think garden party followed by epic dancing music and booze canoe.

I’ve written up the cost breakdown for those curious about possible budgeting for a lower cost wedding.

And of course the photos! (there are a mix of pro and non-pro)

Update : Here's an imgur link to most of the photos I posted through-out the board. https://imgur.com/a/XQh32


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  • DarasoontobeLatham
    Super October 2016
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    Beautiful, congratulations!

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  • Holly
    Master February 2017
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    I'm laughing so hard at "booze canoe"! Thanks for the budget breakdown, you should save that for future posters. Congrats!

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  • AbbyK
    Dedicated August 2017
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    F5F5!!!

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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
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    Making it official!

    (Non-pro)


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  • Page
    VIP May 2017
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    That is awesome! I love the booze canoe haha congrats!

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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
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    I changed into a second dress for dancing at the reception. It's a heirloom silk dress that was one of the dresses my mother wore at her wedding.


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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
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    Me and my mother. She looked fantastic!


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  • Missy
    Master October 2017
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    Congratulations! It looks like you guys did a great job of putting together a beautiful wedding on a smaller budget. Looks great!

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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
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    Cake was buttercreme frosting.

    Top layer was almond with raspberry and bottom was chocolate!

    We also had gluten, dairy free cupcakes


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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
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    Silly moment


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  • Jamie
    Master May 2017
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    This is beautiful!! Congratulations! This makes me excited for my garden wedding and I really appreciate you doing the cost breakdown.

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  • BeachBride2016
    Master November 2016
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    Your wedding is beautiful! I lived in CO for a year and miss the beautiful sunsets. I always called it a cotton candy sky.

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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
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    Dad walking me down the aisle


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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
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    Lights at night. The younger crowd stayed to dance and party. My friend is a house/electronic DJ and he dropped the base at around 9:30. Before that we did music through his speakers on through Pandora. For the ceremony a family friend played jazz keyboard piano.


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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
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    Lights at night. The younger crowd stayed to dance and party. My friend is a house/electronic DJ and he dropped the base at around 9:30. Before that we did music through his speakers on through Pandora. For the ceremony a family friend played jazz keyboard piano.


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  • OriginalKD
    Master December 2015
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    I love the booze canoe. Everything is beautiful!

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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
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    Getting ready photo. I was so happy reading letters my family and wedding party wrote for me in a book. My MOH of put the book together for me.


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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
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    Close up of archway piece.

    One of my splurges! I couldn't believe it was only $75.

    I was going to DIY my flowers but found an affordable florist it was my favorite detail from the day!


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  • Sarah
    Super April 2017
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    I love backyard weddings!!! Everything looks amazing.

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  • GymRat
    Master May 2017
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    Beautiful photos! This wedding looks amazing!

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