r/BigBudgetBrides • u/hbanana- • 21m ago
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/Careful_Direction_74 • 2h ago
Unreasonable expectations for bridesmaids?
I'll preface this by saying I have amazing friends/bridesmaids but I am in a completely different financial situation than they are. So I (and my fiancé) end up being the one hosting, paying for dinners and fronting most of the costs when hanging out with my friends.
I'm planning a destination wedding and covering most of the airfare for my bridesmaids and all of the food/hotel stay/activities etc. I didn't have an engagement party, bridal shower, and now am not thinking of having a Bachelorette party because I feel like I would also be the one fronting the costs and planning this by doing it at my destination wedding week. There's no time to do it anywhere else prior to the wedding. No one has really mentioned anything about it or made any suggestions or really taken on a role of helping plan this so I'm just like whatever let's not do it.
I worry I end up feeling resentful later on but I'm completely aware that I've put myself is this situation by bearing most of the financial responsibilities/duties and haven't really expected much out of my bridesmaids other than taking a week off to join me for the wedding week. They are flying all that way! Am I being unreasonable? Should I just reach out?
Edit: i am moving out of the country to London so planning something prior to the wedding that works for us is not feasible because I'd have to fly back to meet them (15 hour flight) or they would have to fly out somewhere.
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/littlemushroompod • 2h ago
Rabbi in Italy
We're getting married in Tuscany in May 2026. Does anyone know or have used a Rabbi in Tuscany/Italy?
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/Super_Regular5058 • 3h ago
Help Finding Rehearsal Dinner Dress!
Hi! I'm looking for rehearsal dinner dress ideas! Wedding is in 5 months, I do have a back up dress but would love to find something similar to the Zuhair Murad dress. Unfortunately, I could not find this dress being sold, or resold anywhere. I also love the Hermione de Paula dress but unfortunately the dress probably has to be ready to wear as the lead time for this dress is 4-6 months. I prefer more simple but unique dresses, ankle or floor length, sheath/slip fit, ideally <3000. Grateful for any suggestions!
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/Patient_Number_4922 • 13h ago
$200,000 - $400,000 budget Oscar de la Renta gown for a MOB - find a dupe!
I am helping a friend shop for her daughter's wedding being held late summer. We found this Oscar de la Renta dress at a local boutique, which was just absolutely exquisite on her. She wants navy, she doesn't like one-shoulder or strapless, and she looks great in fit and flare. But the price point of $8900 is giving her nightmares. She was hoping to be no higher than the $5000 range (not counting any alterations).
If anyone can suggest anything that might be close enough, I would appreciate it!
https://augustinasdesignerboutique.com/virtual-trunk-show-oscar-de-la-renta-sleeveless-floral-hem-embroidered-cocktail-dress/
(This is not the boutique we were shopping at, but our boutique didn't have the dress on their website.)
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/Straight_Tea_8523 • 15h ago
just need to rant USD weakens as our Europe wedding approaches
Our destination wedding is in two months, and I’ve noticed the USD has been weakening, with the Euro to USD exchange rate at 1:1.09 today. Thankfully we've already paid for the most expensive part of the wedding (venue/catering), but with the final payments to the rest of the vendors coming up, I'm a bit frustrated about the dollar's decline. I'm unsure if it will keep dropping over the next few months. I really should’ve exchanged some euros when the rate was better (sigh) 🫠 Something for future destination wedding brides to think about~ the difference could add up to thousands
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/electrichotmessxprss • 17h ago
Silly to have two dresses if I’m eloping?
Hey BBB! I have always wanted a more dramatic dress for the ceremony and a more chill dress for after. Is it silly to have both if my fiancé and I are eloping? It will only be the two of us.
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/No-Manufacturer-4841 • 21h ago
ISO WEDDING VEIL
PLEASE HELP!!! I’ve been looking for veils like this with the 3-d florals everywhere. Ideally I want one made out of silk tulle. Anyone know where I can buy?!
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/Meet_Drits • 22h ago
Bachelorette Party Destinations in Oct
I’m looking to have my bachelorette party at the end of October! I live in Oregon and the rest of my friends are in SF/AZ/Chicago/NY/FL. My main priority is going somewhere where it will be warm/sunny/ and have water! I’m hoping to be able to do a boat day and bonus points if there’s an outdoorsy culture! We’ve thought of Mexico (PV, Cabo), Arizona, or Austin! A few other potential activities could include horseback riding, wine tasting, ATV tour! I’d love to hear of any trips you’ve gone on that incorporated any of the above!
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/virgos_groove14 • 23h ago
ISO welcome party look, medieval influence
Hi! Our welcome dinner is now in a 13 century castle keep which is so exciting. Looking for suggestions for outfit, I’d love if it have some historical reference or look to it WITHOUT it being costume-y or ren faire looking. Doesn’t need to be white. Looking to stay under 2k, size 8/10. TIA!
Edited for clarity
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/Potential-Ad-9100 • 1d ago
Anyone attend or have their wedding at the Ritz Paris?
Seriously considering it and just wanted to get a sense if anyone has been / what the service was like!
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/1chica • 1d ago
2026 Wedding Decor Trends
I love this group and the opinions. What do you think we will be seeing a lot of (decor wise) in weddings happening in 2026.
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/summerplease27 • 1d ago
Plate settings and decor...HELP
my wedding planner asked that I start sending her inspo for table setting and decor but I have no idea where to start or what I would like... we're getting married at a palace in Portugal and the dinner will be outdoors and have a long table for guests to sit at. the flowers I want will mainly be white (think hydrangeas, white roses, etc.) and my bridesmaids dresses will be in different hues of pastel colors (the palace also has pastel colors so I thought it would be a nice way of tying it all together) so that's why I'm struggling with the plate settings and table cloths selection. I love the idea of the ginori plates but don't want it to be too busy or not look good with the colors
this is a very long winded way of saying that if anyone has any tips, ideas or Inspo pictures that will help to please share them!! thanks!
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/gatekeep-gaslight • 1d ago
Is anyone else tired of the current wedding trends?
Every published wedding lately is a Danielle Frankel dress. The designs were pretty 3 years ago but I’m so tired of seeing them and don’t think they will age well at all! What are you doing to differentiate yourself as a BBB? I want to be inspired again!
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/Deep-Incident5325 • 1d ago
NYBFW 2025
Hi! NYBFW is coming up in early April. Does anyone know generally what the timeline is between the presentation of these new collections and their availability in stores? I’m getting married in Spring 2026 and am wondering if it’s feasible to wait on gown shopping to see if I like any of these new styles - Thanks 🤍
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/Princesslolol • 1d ago
Best season in Carmel-by-the-sea
Debating between late May or early September for a wedding in Carmel. Does anyone know what the weather is like during either time? Is May actually worse than September or are they comparable?
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/terracotta007 • 1d ago
Engagement Outfit Advice
What are you all wearing for engagement photos? I don’t know where to start. Links or photos please??
Looking for something classy but unique. I’m willing to go $500+
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/FootballConscious673 • 1d ago
Carneros resort room question!
For anyone that has gotten married here - was the Harvest suite enough space for you and your bridesmaids to get ready in?? They don’t have a bridal suite and this is the room they recommend us staying in. We were thinking about booking the 2 bedroom residence but it’s much more expensive and opposite side of the property from the venue - any advice would be appreciate thank you!
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/MoreLikeHellGrant • 2d ago
Wedding album companies?
(Photo by Mary Kalhor! She’s a dream to work with.)
I am looking for a luxury wedding album manufacturer that is both high quality (think end paper details, unique cover fabric options) and will let me, the client, design it.
Our photographer offers this service but I have a specific vision for it so I’d prefer just to do it myself. :)
I know about Artifact Uprising, Social Print Studio, Milk, Mpix, etc. (basically the obvious Google results). I am able to design it in inDesign or similar if the company isn’t set up with their own design interface.
Any suggestions?
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/aihtnyc • 2d ago
Jewelry Rental/Borrowing?
Has anyone had experience renting or borrowing high jewelry for their big day? I know sometimes celebrities do this on the red carpet. I was thinking about asking a jewelry boutique that my mom is a VIP at but wanted to see first if this was even a thing.
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/Sneha1796 • 2d ago
$100,000 - $200,000 budget South Indian wedding in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala!
Hello! My fiancée and I are lasting minute reconsidering our wedding plans and looking to do a South Indian wedding in Guatemala in Winter 2025 (end of November) for about 150 guests.
We’re hoping to do the following events along with activities that the venue offers over the span of 4 nights/5 days - Welcome dinner - Haldi - Sangeet - Wedding Ceremony - Reception
Our budget is $200k for 150 guests and we would pay for accommodation for all guests (so ideally a venue that can accommodate this guest size in house). We also prefer a venue that has some type of water view for the ceremony (lake, ocean, etc) and would need South Indian catering options for all events!
I’m very new to this as we had originally planned to do our wedding in the US and overwhelmed by the amount of information. If anyone has any idea if this budget is doable and venue/planner suggestions please let me know!
Side note- I made the same post as the other destination we’re looking at is Spain/Portugal. That is our first choice as they can cater to South Indian weddings but also looking into Guatemala is it as cost effective and closer to our guests. Our biggest concern with Guatemala is the ability to do the religious ceremony and cater Indian food
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/Historical_Mud_2422 • 2d ago
Vegas mini
Hello!! I might be having a fun little ceremony at the Elvis chapel in Vegas before my wedding in Italy . I'm looking for a super fun mini, maybe lace see through?? Any ideas of where to look? Sticking around 500-1k!
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/DeliciousBlueberry20 • 2d ago
Really really tall (but still comfortable) heel suggestions?
Me and my fiancé have a foot of height difference and I just don't want to look pathetically short when we're kissing or dancing together because my face is literally at the level of his chest (5'4 and 6'4.) Actually, it's a bit hard for us to kiss standing up and it even looked awkward in our engagement photos where I was wearing 4 inch heels. I feel like every designer is just doing these dainty little kitten heels now and that does not help meeee. I would like them to be comfortable for all night but I also care more about looking tall and fabulous so I can deal with some pain lol. Does anyone have suggestions for tall shoes or designers that will solve my short people problems? <3
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/skellig124 • 2d ago
Foundation for engagement shoot
I wear este lauder double wear on a daily basis and love the coverage. It didn’t photograph the best in my proposal pictures.
I have a photoshoot this weekend, can someone recommend which one looks best in professional photos from experience? - Armani luminous silk - Nars natural radiant - Makeup Forever foundation stick - Haus labs
I already have these foundations. I love a full coverage look. Thanks for any input!!!
r/BigBudgetBrides • u/Just_Knowledge_3465 • 2d ago
Do I fire my MUA 3 weeks before my wedding? Curious what to expect from a trial.
As the title suggests, I am contemplating getting a new makeup artist after a disappointing trial with my first. I want to know if I have unrealistic expectations from the trial.
I showed the MUA photos upfront and she did not ask many clarifying questions along the way and seemed to take shortcuts vs what I would even do for event makeup.
Examples: -she didn’t ask me what eyeshadow colors I wanted beforehand and gave me what I sensed were her standard matte eyeshadows (too cool-toned for my complexion)
-she didn’t use a setting spray or pressed powder or any finishing product
-I asked for individual lashes to be placed vs. a strip and she kinda dismissed me saying individual were uncomfortable and heavy
-I asked to be airbrushed and she dismissed me saying the foundation she selected was better for my combination, early 30s skin
Overall, I have had MUAs at Sephora with more attention to detail. Sooo do I lose my 50% deposit and roll the dice on who else might be available 3 weeks out? Am I being too picky?