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

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
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    What's up my lil unicorns! Here are all the details on how I am planning my dream wedding on a budget! Make sure to watch to the end for extra money saving tips and the quote of the week!
    Peace
    xoxo, Ragin
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    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:31 The Budgeting
    02:51 The Venue
    05:13 The Wedding Dress
    07:35 The Wedding Party
    09:20 The Wedding Planner
    11:48 The Officiant
    13:16 The Media Vendors
    14:07 The Music
    14:27 The Makeup
    15:05 The Hair
    15:33 The Nails
    15:42 The Invites
    16:21 The Wedding Bands
    16:51 The Caterer
    20:18 Money Saving Tips
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  • @WestIndieRay
    @WestIndieRay  2 роки тому +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! ☺️

  • @ariesway3615
    @ariesway3615 2 роки тому +37

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

  • @Jessx
    @Jessx 2 роки тому +43

    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  2 роки тому +3

      I receive! Thank you love ❤️

  • @kiwandahaylett5650
    @kiwandahaylett5650 2 роки тому +21

    🦄 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 2 роки тому +1

      Also make a day of itinerary for your wedding party.

  • @sweetpotatoebb
    @sweetpotatoebb 2 роки тому +12

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

  • @Dori90210
    @Dori90210 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +9

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

  • @kwill6518
    @kwill6518 Рік тому +1

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

  • @MsHeyall
    @MsHeyall 2 роки тому +8

    Yes perfect timing! I just got engaged last week 🥰

  • @loveinmotionchoreography
    @loveinmotionchoreography 2 роки тому +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 💞

  • @Nini7181
    @Nini7181 2 роки тому

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

  • @cletang88
    @cletang88 2 роки тому +2

    You are glowing. Congrats to you both!!!

  • @realvesselgem6527
    @realvesselgem6527 2 роки тому +47

    My wedding will be no more than $5,000

  • @camillewhite3657
    @camillewhite3657 2 роки тому +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.

  • @latishaf5070
    @latishaf5070 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @MissBriya
    @MissBriya 2 роки тому +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  2 роки тому

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

  • @dominiquegreen813
    @dominiquegreen813 2 роки тому

    🦄🦄🦄 wonderful tips love! So helpful!

  • @MissBriya
    @MissBriya 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @SydChainzz
    @SydChainzz 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @ohheyjesss_
    @ohheyjesss_ 2 роки тому

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

  • @naturallynaz369
    @naturallynaz369 2 роки тому

    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. ❤️✨🕊

  • @whitneymichelleglam
    @whitneymichelleglam 2 роки тому

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

  • @MissD-xk1xb
    @MissD-xk1xb Місяць тому

    I loved all these tips ❤ 🦄

  • @kiyaniwinborne6051
    @kiyaniwinborne6051 Рік тому

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

  • @triplethreat2226
    @triplethreat2226 Рік тому +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!!❤

  • @Blktherapistmagik
    @Blktherapistmagik 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  2 роки тому +1

      This makes me feel so good! Thank you! ❤️

  • @iesharenee9071
    @iesharenee9071 Рік тому

    🦄 I enjoyed your tips, thank you! 💕

  • @ItsJentayah
    @ItsJentayah 2 роки тому

    🦄🦄🦄 this was super informative! 🥰

  • @ositaokoro9290
    @ositaokoro9290 Рік тому

    That quote at the end 💪

  • @JameikaMillz
    @JameikaMillz 2 роки тому +8

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

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much sugaaaa ❤️

  • @mzscorpio71
    @mzscorpio71 Рік тому +1

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

  • @merakianvibes
    @merakianvibes Рік тому

    Very informative. Thank you for this video. 🦄

  • @the_queen_smk
    @the_queen_smk 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for this!❤ 🦄

  • @SashieETV
    @SashieETV 2 роки тому

    Congratulations 🦄

  • @patriciamoss4518
    @patriciamoss4518 2 роки тому

    Congratulations beautiful couple ❤️🦄

  • @rosejp1860
    @rosejp1860 10 місяців тому

    🦄 great tips I’m going to save this video

  • @MissJhane
    @MissJhane 2 роки тому

    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

  • @kimgreer9069
    @kimgreer9069 Рік тому +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!!

  • @billiehicks6587
    @billiehicks6587 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderful tips. 🦄

  • @chasingraynbows
    @chasingraynbows 2 роки тому

    Wonderful video 💖

  • @brownsugar9733
    @brownsugar9733 2 роки тому

    🦄🦄🦄 great info!

  • @Rashana1031
    @Rashana1031 Рік тому +1

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

  • @andreaadams8232
    @andreaadams8232 3 місяці тому

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

  • @stephchew
    @stephchew 3 місяці тому

    wow your makeup is a slay

  • @Amaslimtins
    @Amaslimtins 2 роки тому

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

  • @chasingraynbows
    @chasingraynbows 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @realvesselgem6527
    @realvesselgem6527 2 роки тому +1

    I want a outdoor wedding and indoor reception

  • @juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988
    @juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  2 роки тому +2

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

  • @TwistNFro
    @TwistNFro 2 роки тому

    Congratulations

  • @geneva7265
    @geneva7265 2 роки тому

    Congratulations.

  • @YouCanCallMeChrys
    @YouCanCallMeChrys 2 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @Chevynatural
    @Chevynatural Рік тому

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

  • @RadiantDey
    @RadiantDey 2 роки тому +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  2 роки тому

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

  • @broadwayfairie
    @broadwayfairie 2 роки тому

    🦄 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. 😉😊

  • @trayviousdunn7264
    @trayviousdunn7264 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @The_Godmother_1
    @The_Godmother_1 Рік тому +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

  • @BucckeyTemple
    @BucckeyTemple 23 дні тому

    🦄 ❤

  • @Michelleperez-ks3hf
    @Michelleperez-ks3hf 8 місяців тому

    🦄

  • @taurussun2228
    @taurussun2228 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

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

  • @lenablue5449
    @lenablue5449 2 роки тому

    🦄 Honeymoon planning

  • @TheGiftOfGab1
    @TheGiftOfGab1 2 роки тому

    You are absolutely beautiful. 🦄

  • @deeluther4060
    @deeluther4060 2 роки тому +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  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! ☺️

    • @deeluther4060
      @deeluther4060 2 роки тому

      🤩AnyTimE uniCorn QueeN🤩
      🦄Keep Doing your ThinG🦄

  • @GetSlappedPlease
    @GetSlappedPlease 2 роки тому +1

    I’m single but this is great information

  • @godsgifted9579
    @godsgifted9579 3 місяці тому

    🦄🦄

  • @peachpolka
    @peachpolka 7 місяців тому

    🦄🦄🦄

  • @jessicajordan5950
    @jessicajordan5950 Рік тому

    😍🦄

  • @Nyarah16
    @Nyarah16 2 роки тому

    🦄🦄💕

  • @laneyroberson6579
    @laneyroberson6579 Рік тому

    🦄🥂

  • @maria-margaretheyoung4909
    @maria-margaretheyoung4909 9 місяців тому

    🦄🦄🦄🦄

  • @skaterboy-cz9wj
    @skaterboy-cz9wj 9 місяців тому

    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.

  • @nazannesmith2771
    @nazannesmith2771 Рік тому

    😂😂😂😂 the hbcu comment lol

  • @MsHeyall
    @MsHeyall 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  2 роки тому

      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 😂

  • @AsyaIZME
    @AsyaIZME Місяць тому

    🦄🔥🩵

  • @zanny2fanny
    @zanny2fanny 2 роки тому +2

    Why did you only have 8 months?

    • @WestIndieRay
      @WestIndieRay  2 роки тому +8

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

  • @therealjulien1189
    @therealjulien1189 Рік тому

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

  • @CarlyAugenstein
    @CarlyAugenstein Рік тому

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

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    @AllThingsEmmaa 8 місяців тому

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    @twylals78 2 роки тому

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