Where to Cut Wedding Costs Without It Looking Cheap Ep. 8

We’ve all seen those TikToks promising you can plan a “luxury wedding on a budget.” Spoiler: most of them forget about chairs, trash, or guest count math.

This week on The Venue Underground, Kate, Gemma, and Rachel are breaking down the real way to save money on your wedding—without it looking (or feeling) cheap. From guest counts to coordinators, this one’s part education, part therapy.

And yes, we’re talking about the bride who asked her bridesmaids to fund her entire wedding.

💡 What We Cover

• Guest count = the budget villain. Fewer guests equals fewer rentals, meals, and headaches.

• Why “venue coordinator” and “wedding planner” are not interchangeable.

• The trash + décor breakdown crew you didn’t know you needed.

• When to hire a pro—and when to skip it.

• The viral “bridesmaids paying for the wedding” story that had us all screaming.

🥂 Favorite Quote

“You can’t just add more bridesmaids to raise money for your wedding.”

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💬 Join the Conversation

What’s the worst wedding budget advice you’ve ever heard? DM us @TheVenueCeo or @TheVenueUnderground—we might read your take on the next episode.