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The quick facts

At a glance

Couple
Rachel + Niko
Where
Boulder, Colorado
When
September 25, 2023
Season
Fall
Budget
$5,661
Guests
30
The numbers

How they spent $5,661

Below is an estimated wedding budget breakdown provided by the couple.

  • Catering 22% $1,248
  • Photography 20% $1,158
  • Wedding Planner 19% $1,100
  • Partner 1 Attire 12% $655
  • Hair & Makeup 10% $550
  • Cake/Dessert 8% $430
  • Venue 7% $400
  • Partner 2 Attire 2% $120
  • Total wedding budget $5,661

Did you do any DIY Projects or create any handmade items for your wedding?

Yes, we did! We made our own invitations, made our own flowers, and we also did our own decorations and music.

What creative or personal aspects did you include in your wedding?

One personal aspect we did to include in our wedding was having a friend be our officiant.

What is the most memorable moment of your day?

For me, the most memorable moment of the day was walking down the aisle towards my husband.

What was the biggest thing you did to save money?

There were a few things, but the biggest for us was making our own decorations!

What was your biggest splurge?

Our biggest splurge was the food!

What was your favorite detail?

I loved our venue. The view was spectacular.

What’s the best advice you have for planning your wedding now that you’re on the other side?

Stay true to what you want!

DIY as much as you can to not only save money, but make it your own.

Share any additional details you’d like us to know about your event:

We have a four year old son named Mateo. On our wedding day, I am 7 months pregnant with our second son!

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