Planning My Dream Wedding on a Budget + ALL of My Money Saving Tips

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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025

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  • @WestIndieRay
    @WestIndieRay  3 года назад +14

    Hey my loves! I hope you all enjoy this video! Don’t forget to leave all your money saving wedding tips in a comment below! ❤️ I might include them in a video! ☺️

  • @Jessx
    @Jessx 3 года назад +48

    I love how intentional your planning is regarding the specific people who are involved. Good friends, family, vibes. It's gonna be a magical day ❤

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  3 года назад +3

      I receive! Thank you love ❤️

  • @ariesway3615
    @ariesway3615 3 года назад +46

    As a wedding planner I will personally say you gave some amazing tips.

  • @kiwandahaylett5650
    @kiwandahaylett5650 3 года назад +29

    🦄 Congratulations!!! I planned my own wedding and had a friend as a day of coordinator and she did an awesome job. One tip I would suggest is give your photographer a list of the group pictures you want with your wedding party.

    • @kiwandahaylett5650
      @kiwandahaylett5650 3 года назад +1

      Also make a day of itinerary for your wedding party.

  • @sweetpotatoebb
    @sweetpotatoebb 3 года назад +13

    Thanks for this video!
    Just went engagement ring shopping with my boyfriend and I’ve been wondering about the planning process for our wedding 😍

  • @MsHeyall
    @MsHeyall 3 года назад +8

    Yes perfect timing! I just got engaged last week 🥰

  • @Dori90210
    @Dori90210 3 года назад +5

    This entire video spoke to me and I was also considering a brunch style reception and love your ideas for elevating the experience! Thanks so much, very helpful😊

  • @Lo.jo98
    @Lo.jo98 3 года назад +9

    I’m not planning on getting married anytime soon, but I could watch your wedding tip videos all day lol

  • @kwill6518
    @kwill6518 2 года назад +2

    🦄 Congratulations!! Helping my sister plan her big day & these tips were awesome.

  • @camillewhite3657
    @camillewhite3657 3 года назад +2

    I loved the quote at the end. So hype right now and I'm not even getting married lol but I have been following your spiritual/loc journey for a while. This is weird and nice that you're sharing all this because I've been wanting a proposal from my BF and waiting for him to get it together. I can't wait to see what it looks like when a man actually wants to get married as well lol. Again, so excited for you two.

  • @SydChainzz
    @SydChainzz 2 года назад +6

    🦄 so loved this & these tips are definitely needed! I’m newly engaged 2-22-22 ✨

  • @MissBriya
    @MissBriya 3 года назад +1

    Just coming back to say we miss you and I hope all your planning is going great I’m excited to see your next video 🙌🏽🥰

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  3 года назад

      🥺🥺 thank you for this love! I just posted a new video. I hope you love it! ❤️

  • @JameikaMillz
    @JameikaMillz 3 года назад +8

    🤍🤍🤍🦄🦄 Congrats West Indi Ray!!! Love And Blessings On You and Your Soulmates Special Day🤍🎉

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much sugaaaa ❤️

  • @MissBriya
    @MissBriya 3 года назад +4

    I’m so excited for this content love it🥰😍

  • @shamoriajohnson4880
    @shamoriajohnson4880 Месяц назад +1

    Yesss FAMU ALUMN, 2026 Bride checking in!! Thank you for reminding me how important Black-owned vendors are; will definitely add that to my requirements

  • @triplethreat2226
    @triplethreat2226 2 года назад +1

    Hey girl, firstly I want to congratulate you!! Secondly, I have to say you’re gorgeous & confident and I love you know what you want. I definitely related to some of your points... planning sooner than later, keeping an open mind with venue- as we went to an event centre which far surpassed our greatest dream and honestly imo looked better than designated common “wedding” venues. Lastly, sorry you had a sucky encounter at your first store! Mine was pretty well bang on with yours. But I didn’t allow it to discourage me 😉 Great content & wishing you a blessed marriage!!❤

  • @cletang88
    @cletang88 3 года назад +2

    You are glowing. Congrats to you both!!!

  • @latishaf5070
    @latishaf5070 3 года назад +2

    Yessssss!!! Great video cuzzy!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥

  • @Blktherapistmagik
    @Blktherapistmagik 3 года назад +2

    Loved this video, so informative…I haven’t found a video like this. 🦄

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  3 года назад +1

      This makes me feel so good! Thank you! ❤️

  • @loveinmotionchoreography
    @loveinmotionchoreography 3 года назад +1

    Great video:-) You're so right about making sure it's YOUR day - top priority! Subscribed and I look forward to following your wedding planning journey 💞

  • @Rashana1031
    @Rashana1031 Год назад +1

    🦄 yes helped me so much I just got engaged nd my wedding is 9/6/2024 so this is very helpful

  • @Nini7181
    @Nini7181 2 года назад

    🦄🦄🦄 Loved this video! You were very thoroughwith your tips. Also, congratulations on your engagement!

  • @andreaadams8232
    @andreaadams8232 10 месяцев назад

    A longer engagement gives you more choice of vendors and venues and more control of the busget

  • @ThrivingNotDying
    @ThrivingNotDying 3 года назад +2

    So I'm not engaged. Not even in a relationship but I like to daydream about stuff like this. I don't want a wedding party. Not a one. Just me and the future Mr. Standing up there. Can't wait to see what dress you chose. I love Say yes to the dress!

  • @whitneymichelleglam
    @whitneymichelleglam 3 года назад

    IT'S YOU!!! COME ON TIPS!!! LOVE YOU SO MUCH!! 🖤🖤🖤

  • @chasingraynbows
    @chasingraynbows 3 года назад +2

    My tip is to use a budget tracker so you stay on budget. Little things can really add up

  • @Lex.aubreyy
    @Lex.aubreyy 6 месяцев назад +2

    Heavy on the black owned business 🙌🏾💪🏾🤎

  • @naturallynaz369
    @naturallynaz369 3 года назад

    I truly enjoyed this video. 🙌🏽🥰 GOD bless , provide for and prosper both of you together and all your plans going forward in 2022 and beyond. ❤️✨🕊

  • @MissD-xk1xb
    @MissD-xk1xb 9 месяцев назад

    I loved all these tips ❤ 🦄

  • @kiyaniwinborne6051
    @kiyaniwinborne6051 Год назад

    This was amazing! Thank you so much. I just got engaged and this helped so much!

  • @mzscorpio71
    @mzscorpio71 2 года назад +1

    🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄 great tips/advice for my daughter to use. Awesome!!!! 🦄

  • @juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988
    @juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988 3 года назад +5

    You look enchantigly beautiful as ever. I think you are incredibly beautiful. Your beauty is unique

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  3 года назад +3

      Thank you so much! Your comments always make my day!

  • @realvesselgem6527
    @realvesselgem6527 2 года назад +66

    My wedding will be no more than $5,000

    • @renenugent9827
      @renenugent9827 Год назад +1

      Me too

    • @latoyagilreathcomer4561
      @latoyagilreathcomer4561 7 месяцев назад +4

      It’s very possible because I’m
      Doing it right now. My dress was $39.99 from Goodwill with original $700 David’s bridal tags and I sewed in my own corset. I am getting married in a church fellowship hall for $600. I diy’d all of my centerpieces, bouquet, and boutonnières using Temu, Dollar tree, and hobby lobby discounted items. My bridesmaids party got wrap Amazon dresses and my flower girls got Amazon dresses.

  • @o2900S
    @o2900S 2 года назад

    That quote at the end 💪

  • @MissJhane
    @MissJhane 3 года назад

    Great tips. I haven't though of it that way. The communication with the fiance is one of the serious part, the rest will fall altogether if both are on the same page. It is very helpful

  • @dominiquegreen813
    @dominiquegreen813 3 года назад

    🦄🦄🦄 wonderful tips love! So helpful!

  • @kimgreer9069
    @kimgreer9069 2 года назад +6

    Girl thank you for this!! I am 8 months out from my wedding and people be like oh wow you didn't waste anytime planning. AND I DIDN'T! TUH lol Thank you for reaffirming that!!

  • @ohheyjesss_
    @ohheyjesss_ 3 года назад

    Great tips and info girl!!! Saving this ❤️🔥🔥

  • @the_queen_smk
    @the_queen_smk Год назад

    Thanks for this!❤ 🦄

  • @iesharenee9071
    @iesharenee9071 2 года назад

    🦄 I enjoyed your tips, thank you! 💕

  • @broadwayfairie
    @broadwayfairie 3 года назад +1

    🦄 love you! What a great video.
    My good tip, if you’re on a small budget… try to find an all included banquet hall. Not sure if they still exist but, they pretty much do everything for you. Food, music, open bar, decorations, cake, etc… this only works if you’re ok with what they offer. Sometimes they’ll have a smaller room for the ceremony but, it’s not necessary to rent that. You can just do your ceremony in the same hall. Everyone sitting at their tables, probably having a drink. Super relaxed. 😉😊

  • @billiehicks6587
    @billiehicks6587 3 года назад +2

    Wonderful tips. 🦄

  • @rosejp1860
    @rosejp1860 Год назад

    🦄 great tips I’m going to save this video

  • @ItsJentayah
    @ItsJentayah 2 года назад

    🦄🦄🦄 this was super informative! 🥰

  • @RadiantDey
    @RadiantDey 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for all the great tips for planning a wedding. I will be watching again so I can take notes! Did you attend any premarital counseling? My boyfriend is against therapy due to past experience and I am not sure if that will change by the time we decide to tie the knot.

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  3 года назад

      Of course! And not yet, but we plan to start soon.

  • @SashieETV
    @SashieETV 3 года назад

    Congratulations 🦄

  • @merakianvibes
    @merakianvibes 2 года назад

    Very informative. Thank you for this video. 🦄

  • @taurussun2228
    @taurussun2228 3 года назад +1

    Did you already get married?
    I got married on a Tuesday here in Florida, it was on the beach and beautiful, budget was less then $10k. Congratulations! Love is so beautiful ❤️

    • @MaryLeMuse
      @MaryLeMuse 3 года назад

      No she said she’s getting married in the spring.

  • @Amaslimtins
    @Amaslimtins 3 года назад

    why didnt i find your channel earlier....you're amazing

  • @patriciamoss4518
    @patriciamoss4518 3 года назад

    Congratulations beautiful couple ❤️🦄

  • @stephchew
    @stephchew 10 месяцев назад

    wow your makeup is a slay

  • @Chevynatural
    @Chevynatural Год назад

    Hi beauty tips, do you mine to share the coordinator that you used. Thanks

  • @trayviousdunn7264
    @trayviousdunn7264 3 года назад +1

    🦄 and you can save money by using coupons or searching for cheaper prices while shopping .

  • @johnrainsman6650
    @johnrainsman6650 7 месяцев назад

    What's the difference between a wedding planner and a wedding reception manager? Tasks, I mean

  • @realvesselgem6527
    @realvesselgem6527 2 года назад +1

    I want a outdoor wedding and indoor reception

  • @brownsugar9733
    @brownsugar9733 3 года назад

    🦄🦄🦄 great info!

  • @chasingraynbows
    @chasingraynbows 3 года назад

    Wonderful video 💖

  • @RCB_78
    @RCB_78 2 года назад +2

    Omg I said same thing I want all black owned Vendors to support black business. I have time my wedding is not until Oct 2023

  • @deeluther4060
    @deeluther4060 3 года назад +2

    Another Great Video uniCorn QueeN
    🥰Lovely thumbnail tho🥰
    You Looking Hella Beautiful
    😻Makeup on Point😻
    Hope You Having a Fabulous Weekend
    😇Be Bless N Stay Safe Always😇

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  3 года назад +2

      Thank you so much! ☺️

    • @deeluther4060
      @deeluther4060 3 года назад

      🤩AnyTimE uniCorn QueeN🤩
      🦄Keep Doing your ThinG🦄

  • @TwistNFro
    @TwistNFro 3 года назад

    Congratulations

  • @zynation4326
    @zynation4326 6 месяцев назад

    My wedding wasn’t more the 5,000 and I got 150ppl plus venue with all services ❤

  • @lenablue5449
    @lenablue5449 3 года назад

    🦄 Honeymoon planning

  • @geneva7265
    @geneva7265 3 года назад

    Congratulations.

  • @GetSlappedPlease
    @GetSlappedPlease 2 года назад +1

    I’m single but this is great information

  • @TheGiftOfGab1
    @TheGiftOfGab1 3 года назад +1

    You are absolutely beautiful. 🦄

  • @skaterboy-cz9wj
    @skaterboy-cz9wj Год назад

    Great id Fir eas. I would say the selection of the wedding party takes a little more thought. First it does not have to have equal numbers or gender specific for the bride/groom sides. Second, you need to consider what will be the consequences about picking people. Ie you picked 4/5 on your hockey line - is that going to cause an issue with the fifth person and or team. CAn you live with it. What do you expect from your wedding party. If you are "ranking" your friends and family is there someone one spot lower but is the person you know who will support you wel and maybe do stuff to help the wedding. Ie guys the friend who may not be the most "traditionally" fun because they are the nice guy who will cook, clean, organize, drive the drunks maybe they would be good to hoour and you know you can count on them. Picking your wedding party will hurt people; you may not know it (and worse you may find out) but be consierate or be prepared to live with the consequence. Also, write out on cue cards all the leements of the wedding - flowers, invites, food, drinks, dj, rings, honeymoon, printing, entertainment, special decor, legal fees, officiant, rentals phtography etc then rank them in order of significance to you. This will affect how to budget. Trthfully if you are budgetting the dress is one of the biggest areas to save. Look at how you can transform a dres with jewelry, appliques, overlays etc. Brides are beautiful already. Fir tge fkiraks tiy cab fubd ab artustuc oersion they can take a part church flowers and use it for reception Ie the faux garland on head table with the greens prelaid out to look like a garland but really just placed greens. Insert flowers no longer used from the church and voila. No one will know it isn't tied together Unless they stupidly touch them or try to move them. Many a weddings I take roses from the church and break them apart to use their petals for the tables and around the cake. And remember in the end it is about two amazing people celebrating their love - you don't need a lot when you have real love.

  • @TonyellevilleTemple
    @TonyellevilleTemple 8 месяцев назад

    🦄 ❤

  • @MsHeyall
    @MsHeyall 3 года назад +1

    Any tips for when you and your partner don't agree on wedding details?

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  3 года назад

      Weigh out both options objectively! Which one is cheaper? Will it clash with the overall theme? Etc. then just reflect on who is getting more of what they want. If my fiancé asks for something, it’s probably going to happen because I’m in control of pretty much everything else 😂

  • @zanny2fanny
    @zanny2fanny 3 года назад +2

    Why did you only have 8 months?

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  3 года назад +6

      Because we got engaged in the summer and want to get married in the spring. We didn’t want to wait until 2023!

  • @CarlyAugenstein
    @CarlyAugenstein 2 года назад

    WOWOWWW! Thank you for this video!!! So detailed and informative. I needed this! Definitely feeling less stressed about planning now. 🥲

  • @nazannes
    @nazannes 2 года назад

    😂😂😂😂 the hbcu comment lol

  • @deericamunoz7319
    @deericamunoz7319 3 года назад

    🦄

  • @Nyarah16
    @Nyarah16 2 года назад

    🦄🦄💕

  • @laneyroberson6579
    @laneyroberson6579 2 года назад

    🦄🥂

  • @just.rashad.
    @just.rashad. 3 года назад

    🦄🦄🦄

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    @twylals78 3 года назад

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  • @AsyaIZME
    @AsyaIZME 9 месяцев назад

    🦄🔥🩵

  • @therealjulien1189
    @therealjulien1189 Год назад

    Great tips 🦄 and even better to hear from a rattler 🐍 🐍 🐍 Thank you!

  • @jessicajordan5950
    @jessicajordan5950 Год назад

    😍🦄

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    @camiluv84 3 года назад

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    @Wifeytype48 3 года назад

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    @Manda-ue9hj 3 года назад

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    @brandye_ 5 месяцев назад

    🦄🤎✨

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    @ohheyjesss_ 3 года назад

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    @meshawhit6805 2 года назад

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    @shariceeskridge 3 года назад

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    @maria-margaretheyoung4909 Год назад

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    @peachpolka Год назад

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    @Maddilyn14 3 года назад

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    @kyresscoke4356 3 года назад

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    @godsgifted9579 11 месяцев назад

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    @Juices1111 3 года назад

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    @michellegilles1221 3 года назад

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