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Amanda + Nick wanted a nature inspired vow renewal near Lake George. With just the two of them and the photographer, they found the perfect spot to recite their vows, have a beautiful charcuterie board, custom beer, and celebrate their marriage!
The quick facts

At a glance

Couple
Amanda + Nick
Where
Lake George, New York
When
October 8, 2023
Season
Fall
Budget
$6,664
Guests
Elopement (just the two of them)
The numbers

How they spent $6,664

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

  • Photography 75% $5,000
  • Partner 1 Attire 23% $1,500
  • Flowers 2% $124
  • Stationery 1% $35
  • Alcohol/Bar 0% $6
  • Total wedding budget $6,664

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

We made our own dessert and I did my hair and makeup!

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

We chose a location that was my favorite hike and one my husband had never been to so, it was special to each of us!

We wanted some of our favorite foods and drinks to share throughout our day. We purchased beer from Fidens, our favorite brewery, made confetti cupcakes and stopped at a brewery for a relaxing lunch.

What is the most memorable moment of your day?

The most memorable moment of our day was saying our vows on top of a mountain with a stunning view of the Adirondack mountains covered in vibrant fall colors.

What was the biggest thing you did to save money?

We created a day that focused on just the two of us. We didn’t invite any guests which would have cost hundreds or thousands of dollars between food and a venue. We used nature as our backdrop and had a relaxing and adventurous day together, and enjoyed each other’s company in a stress-free way!

What was your biggest splurge?

Our photographer was our biggest splurge. Photos are super important to us so we hired someone who was experienced and delivered quality photographs. Pictures are the one thing we’ll have to remember our day by and the investment will last us the rest of our lives!

What were your favorite details?

I loved our flowers! Because they were dried flowers, they lasted all day regardless of the weather. I also get to keep them forever so they are now displayed in our home as a constant reminder of our wedding day.

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

Remember why you are getting married in the first place. No one really cares about all the little details and some people don’t notice them at all. Plan a day that focuses on you and your partner and don’t sweat the small stuff! Your wedding day should be all about the love you and your partner have for each other, not putting on a show for your guests.

The dream team

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