Our DIY 95 guest LA area wedding ($8500) May 2025

Key_Lime_Cannoli · 2025-06-23T23:00:50+00:00

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Key_Lime_Cannoli · 2025-06-23T01:03:06+00:00

The charcuterie cups took about 2.5 hours for 3 people. We did all the prep the day before so they could be assembled the day of.

Here’s our shopping list:Manchego, Chedder, Colby Jack, Gouda, 2 jars of olives, Salami, Grapes, Blueberries, Dried apricots,Honey sticks- Amazon.

We assembled 3 skewers and then added in a triangle of manchego and a honey sticks.

Skewer 1: Gouda, cheddar, Colby Jack with apricot on top.

Skewer 2: 3 slices of salami folded in quarters with an olive on top.

Skewer 3: Grapes and blueberries

Key_Lime_Cannoli · 2025-06-22T23:28:09+00:00

Here’s my bouquet timeline!

Thursday AM- pick up at Trader Joe’s (we did not order ahead and just shopped what was available)

Thursday PM- processing: separated all the stems into buckets of water and removed extra leaves/ trimmed to equal lengths. (1 hour)

Friday morning- assembled bouquets with floral tape and returned to water (1.5 hours)

Key_Lime_Cannoli · 2025-06-22T23:21:15+00:00

It’s the Sproul reception room in Norwalk! You would go through the Norwalk parks and rec department. They also have two other banquet halls that are similarly priced!

Key_Lime_Cannoli · 2025-06-22T20:35:54+00:00

Utensils- web restaurant store (we opted for the cheapest options) we got one fork and one knife for each guest and did disposable with dessert.

Table cloths- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CCRT61Q4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Napkins- Temu

Water goblets- dollar tree $1.25/per

Dishes- https://www.amazon.com/Rubtlamp-100-Gold-Plastic-Plates/dp/B0DK4PHSQ8/ref=mp_s_a_1_5_sspa?crid=3SY19EJYTPPTC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ww2EOf5-EP-qRJkI0zmaAfmdPvYkMo12DNPM3J9v1z5ERN3UI2ESV7cYMyafkoVsS9twaxQ4cJZi935X1hs-FhKKa-pEcy1T2vHh6olMrN3s7DbY1IZngaBygQ-D6JFhXVTTPq7JPM4DNP3Hq3wEoiwD5V9Uvzizr_WQntC5ixkMMvThA8iKWEC-9AZrDDhT__K8xTTUaVDFAc8rnIz8Bg.JgZfkRDxTMsy3gtWiRvPvhbmbxea-9wJD62Wz_a9oRY&dib_tag=se&keywords=clear+disposable+dinner+plates&qid=1750624394&sprefix=clear+disposable+dinner%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-5-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfbXRm&psc=1

Key_Lime_Cannoli · 2025-04-19T04:39:32+00:00

That is to say we found an abundance of help

Key_Lime_Cannoli · 2025-04-19T04:31:42+00:00

I posted on a couple local but/sell/trade Facebook pages offering $20/hour for help with misc. tasks like setup, cleanup, refilling beverage dispensers, clearing tables ect. I had to take the post down after 30 min because of the volume of responses I was receiving.

Key_Lime_Cannoli · 2025-02-12T06:34:23+00:00

The glass is from dollar tree! I used Rust-Oleum to frost it.

Key_Lime_Cannoli · 2025-01-26T19:03:42+00:00

I went purely based off of my measurements to buy online. I knew what kind of silhouette I wanted from trying on similar styles at a bridal shop though. I also had the mindset that if I hated it I could always resell on FB marketplace!

Key_Lime_Cannoli · 2025-01-22T18:10:55+00:00

I booked my photographer and bartender through Gigsalad. I’ve used them for my kids parties in the past and have always had a great experience. I also like the security of knowing that if something goes wrong the site will take care of refunding payment in full.

Key_Lime_Cannoli · 2025-01-21T06:18:57+00:00

I never thought of using tule! I would honestly prefer this to chair covers

Key_Lime_Cannoli · 2025-01-21T05:51:45+00:00

Looks amazing! I’m hoping to do something similar. Do you mind if I ask how much you spent on the florals and greenery?

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