7 Budget Wins and How We Spent Exactly $1,847 on Our 80-Person Wedding Party

We didn’t want a $30,000 debt tag following us into marriage. So, we opened up our home, invited 80 of our favorite people, and threw an incredible backyard and indoor celebration. The grand total? $1,847.

Here is the quick-fire list of our 7 major budget wins we managed to outsmart to make it happen.

1. Our Home ($0): Free indoor/outdoor venue with no curfew.

   
   

2. Aunt’s Catering ($1,200): Incredible comfort food for 80 guests.

   
   

3. Hired Bartender ($240): Professional service without venue beverage markups.

   
   

4. Friend's Decor Expertise ($200): Gorgeous, low-cost lighting and flowers.

   
   

5. Bridal Hair ($110): The one professional beauty expense I chose.

   
   

6. DIY Makeup ($0): Practiced ahead of time and did it myself.

   
   

7. Canva Invites ($0): Designed for free and sent via text.