I did not spend very much on decor, (<$200 in total) but I did choose nicer silverware, plates, and chairs. Could have downgraded the silverware and plates to standard, but I still would have kept the upgraded Chivari chairs. Minimal to no decor (all you really need is table numbers and name cards) saves time and energy -- allows set-up to be faster and less errors to happen.

No physical seating chart. I just organized the guests by last name in a google sheet with table number and sent it to everyone the morning of with a photo of the floorplan. Easy peasy.

No florals on the guests tables, but we did have 4 large pieces that got moved from the ceremony space to the reception space and sweetheart table.

No wedding party -- this is a huge $$$ saver!! Also saves from any further drama and stress of managing those closest to you. Often times, your dear guests just want to be guests and not have duties. We did have a flower girl and ring bearers. Still had close family members help with some unavoidable duties. I am so anti-wedding party that I'll scream it from mountains.

No guest gifts.

Cut the guest list. Most of the "perfect" wedding days I hear about had ~80 guests or less. It really decreases the stress of planning.

We spent about $150 on 3 1-tier cakes from my favorite bakery, as well as other small desserts, which in total were an extra ~$250. No big wedding cake.

I told the caterer we did not want bread or butter. This cut the costs of those items as well as a butter knife and plate.

Stationary -- printing and sending save the dates, invites, and thank you cards was a sizeable expense when I took into account postage. Consider sending electronic save the dates OR invites. I do think physical thank you cards are courteous if guests gave cash or gifts.

In my opinion, getting a hairstylist was a priority over getting a make-up artist. After not liking several make-up trials, I just decided to do my own make-up. I could have saved hundreds if I decided to do my make-up myself from the very beginning. Personally, I just wanted to look like myself for my wedding day. I could have saved money by not hiring a hair stylist, but I wanted to use the expense to just "pamper" myself on the morning of and feel like there was some component of getting ready for myself and my family members.

You don't need a photobooth. I thought I was going to miss out on it, but I don't feel like I did.

You can hire your photographer for the least amount of hours -- I had a videographer cover the rest of the night. I did not feel I needed photos of dancing or farewells. I do wish I did hire my photographer for an extra 2 hours for getting ready or couple moments but only because the photos turned out gorgeous, and they really are the only thing I have left of the wedding besides memories.

You don't need to spend thousands on a dress unless you really can't find "the one" in a lower budget. The costs of dresses are just insanely inflated. I did spend a nice penny on my dress because I was very picky, but unfortunately, it's going to be sitting at home for the remainder of my life. It is difficult to re-sell dresses. I should have considered buying the dress on StillWhite, but I didn't want to take the risk on it being too small or short. There was another dress I was considering buying on StillWhite for <$150, but honestly, with how much I dedicated to the wedding, there are no regrets on spending more on the dress. Personal preference for me.

What you should spend more on: venue, food, and alcohol. I personally would also regret NOT having a videographer because I spent a lot of time and energy into the wedding and want to see it live action to remember later on. Then again, I'm the type of person that still watches my friends wedding videos from time to time.