A couple paid for their $45,000 dream wedding without going into debt

Samantha GrindellJan 27, 2021, 23:57 IST

Stephanie and Nathan Villamor paid for their wedding themselves.Foolishly Rushing In

Stephanie and Nathan Villamor got married in November 2019 in Los Angeles.
They paid for their $45,000 boho-chic wedding themselves without going into debt.
For Insider, the Villamors broke down how much everything cost for their big day.

Stephanie and Nathan Villamor were set up by a mutual friend.

They met in 2017. Foolishly Rushing In

Stephanie and Nathan had six months to plan their November 2019 wedding while sticking to a budget of $35,000.

They got engaged in 2019. Foolishly Rushing In

The Villamors spent the majority of their budget on their wedding venue - as most couples do.

The couple got married at Forme Los Angeles. Foolishly Rushing In

The Villamors spent almost $3,000 on a wedding planner, which Stephanie said was crucial for the busy couple.

They had a wedding planner. Foolishly Rushing In

Next to the venue, the couple's highest cost was their $7,500 photography and videography team.

They invested in their photographer. Foolishly Rushing In

The Villamors spent more than $3,000 on flowers to give their wedding a unique look.

The dried flowers gave the wedding a unique look. Foolishly Rushing In

The Villamors saved money by purchasing furniture for their home that could be used for the wedding.

They used furniture for their new apartment. Foolishly Rushing In

The Villamors rented special plates and napkins for a few hundred dollars.

They rented some of the glassware. Foolishly Rushing In

Stephanie designed the stationery for the wedding herself.

The bride designed custom invitations to be keepsakes for guests. Foolishly Rushing In

The bride also made her own signage for the wedding.

Stephanie painted the displays. Foolishly Rushing In

Stephanie spent around $2,000 on her wedding dress.

Stephanie fell in love with a feminine ball gown. Foolishly Rushing In

Stephanie paired the dress with an affordable crown and veil that made a statement.

She wore a statement crown. Foolishly Rushing In

Stephanie's wedding ring was relatively inexpensive, too.

Her wedding ring. Foolishly Rushing In

Nathan opted for an inexpensive white jacket with black detailing.

He wore a white jacket. Foolishly Rushing In

The rest of Nathan's wedding-day look cost about $100.

The accessories were black. Foolishly Rushing In

Nathan spent $300 on gifts for his groomsmen.

The groom's wedding ring was only $10. Foolishly Rushing In

The couple saved money by not serving alcohol, and their DJ was paid for as a gift.

They wanted the wedding to be a celebration of their family and friends. Foolishly Rushing In

The Villamors bucked tradition with their wedding cake.

The cake was one-of-a-kind. Foolishly Rushing In

The Villamors had to reserve a portion of their budget for hotels and Aibnbs for the week of the wedding.

They stayed in a hotel and Airbnb. Foolishly Rushing In

The couple paid for their honeymoon to the Philippines with their credit card points.

They used credit card points for the honeymoon. Foolishly Rushing In

The Villamors wedding cost $45,866.22, which was about $10,000 over their budget.

The wedding was more expensive than they anticipated. Foolishly Rushing In

Stephanie advises engaged couples to prioritize their needs when setting a wedding budget.

Stephanie thinks couples should focus on what they want when wedding planning. Foolishly Rushing In

Stephanie and Nathan have been married for more than a year now.

They're best friends. Foolishly Rushing In

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