A couple came in under their $100,000 budget for their destination wedding at Nobu Hotel in Mexico

Samantha GrindellMay 8, 2024, 09:31 IST

Misaki and Amir Hajimirsadeghi had a destination wedding.Francisco Salas

Misaki and Amir Hajimirsadeghi got married on April 2.
The couple planned a destination wedding at Nobu Hotel Los Cabos with a budget of $100,000.

Misaki and Amir Hajimirsadeghi got married on April 2, five years after they started dating and nearly 10 years after they met.

As they started planning their wedding, Misaki and Amir wanted to prioritize not overspending.

Business Insider spoke to Misaki about how they planned their destination wedding — and came in under their $100,000 budget.

Misaki and Amir Hajimirsadeghi were friends for nearly a decade before they started dating.

The Hajimirsadeghis have been friends for years.Francisco Salas

After they got engaged, they examined their finances to set an overall budget.

They paid for their wedding themselves.Francisco Salas

Misaki and Amir decided to have a destination wedding.

Most of their guests were traveling.Francisco Salas

They picked the Nobu Hotel Los Cabos in Mexico for their nuptials.

They got married in Mexico. Francisco Salas

Nobu also appealed to the Hajimirsadeghis because they didn't have to pay a venue fee.

Nobu didn't charge for the venue separately. Francisco Salas

Misaki also found a wedding planner who could help them pull off the wedding.

A wedding planner made the logistics of a destination wedding easier. Francisco Salas

The ceremony took place overlooking the beach, and flowers helped to create the vibe they wanted.

The ceremony overlooked the beach.Francisco Salas

The couple didn't have to pay an officiant for their ceremony.

The ceremony was an affordable aspect of the wedding.Francisco Salas

Misaki wore a simple gown with a dramatic back.

The dress matched the minimalist aesthetic. Francisco Salas

A floor-length veil completed Misaki's bridal ensemble.

She paired the dress with a veil.Francisco Salas

Amir splurged on his shoes.

The shoes were from Gucci. Francisco Salas

Misaki mixed and matched luxury and affordable details throughout the wedding.

Misaki Hajimirsadeghi ordered her invitations online.Francisco salas

Misaki and Amir had to build out their reception space, including a dance floor.

The reception was black and white. Francisco Salas

Misaki and Amir stuck to their black-and-white theme with the rest of their decor.

They repurposed the ceremony flowers. Francisco Salas

The Hajimirsadeghis wanted to invest in wedding details that felt true to them.

The shot wall was a fun feature of the day.Francisco Salas

Their welcome bags had fun touches, too.

They included shoe bags for their guests. Francisco Salas

They of course had a wedding photographer, as well as a videographer.

The bride and groom during their first look.Francisco Salas

The Hajimirsadeghis also hired a content creator for the wedding.

They hired a content creator for the wedding.Francisco Salas

They opted for a DJ over a band.

The couple during their first dance. Francisco Salas

Misaki also changed into a shorter dress for the end of the festivities.

The bride had a second outfit. Francisco Salas

The Hajimirsadeghis chose a champagne tower over a cake.

They didn't have a wedding cake.Francisco Salas

And to make the end of the night extra special, they splurged on fireworks.

Fireworks exploded as they poured champagne.Francisco Salas

Misaki and Amir ended up coming in under budget, spending just over $80,000.

They were under their budget. Francisco Salas

Misaki said her relationship with Amir "feels like home."

The bride and groom.Francisco Salas

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