Happy First-Year Anniversary Brit and Derez!

WOW!!! It sure doesn’t seem like it has been a year since you became husband and wife! However, it is true!

Although you may have endured a few growing pains since your nuptials (most couples do), the most important factor is that you endured them together! Facing your growing pains or challenges over the past year has not only helped you to grow in love as a couple, it has also made you a better individual and teammates (#STRONGERTEAM)!

I don’t know if you remembered my words of inspiration during the toast, however, I told you (as shared by one of my friends) that “it” (the marriage, your relationship) will work if you work it! I have to tell you that I’m proud of both of you because YOU ARE WORKING IT (quite nicely)! None of us are perfect, therefore, all we can do is what we can do. I believe that if the two of you continue to communicate and love each other to the best of your abilities, you will be just fine!

I wish you much happiness, success, love, and peace as you continue to grow in love together! #TeamJones #EstablishedDecember31,2015 #HappyNewYearJoneses!

Felicia (Bride on a Budget)

Yolanda’s Freedom Celebration! With this ring, I me Wed!

 

Yolanda has such a beautiful soul! We joined her in celebrating a Recommitment Celebration, with a small number of family members and close friends on Saturday, December 17th, 2016.

During the celebration, we recommitted ourselves to ourselves by reading Soul Vows and symbolizing that recommitment with a ring. In addition, we all wrote down a vice that we did not want to carry into 2017; then we burned it with a candle right after the Commitment Ceremony.

The evening ended with each individual creating their own vision board, to remind us of our goals and potential (throughout the new year)!

Tune into your Freedom Celebration playlist as needed! I wish you much success in your New Beginnings, Yolanda! Peace and blessings!

Felicia (Bride on a Budget)

 

 

The 100th Big Fake Wedding: Congrats Julie and Bobbie!

 

Julie and Bobbie are such a wonderful couple! They renewed their Wedding Vows at the 100th Big Fake Wedding. This event was a major milestone for both Julie and Bobbie (as they celebrated their 8th year Anniversary) and the Big Fake Wedding (as we celebrated our 100th wedding)!

The Big Fake Wedding is a bridal show alternative, where the Bride-and-Groom-to-be are the guests, they are also provided an opportunity to see each vendor in action during this event (please view the Vendor Guide).

This event began with a vow renewal followed by light bites, drinks, dancing and a “Send-Off” for the bridal couple. From the beginning to the end of the event guests are welcome to visit and speak with Vendors.

 

 

We hope that you will consider joining us for one of our future Big Fake Wedding events! Please feel free to view the events calendar for upcoming events (you are more than welcome to use the discount code XOXO91 for $10 off Raleigh, NC, and Charleston, SC events). Happy New Year!

Felicia (Bride on a Budget)

Vendors:

The Big Fake Wedding Raleigh November 2016 Wedding Vendor Guide

Congrats Daijah and Brandon! #FallForTheDavises’

Congrats Daijah and Brandon! You are such a beautiful couple, even more so on your Special Day (Friday, October 7th, 2016)!

The venue, All Saints Chapel, provided an intimate, yet vibrant scene. The Bride and Groom read their vows to one another, SO romantic!

 

 

 

Although we experienced rain throughout the evening, it did not overshadow Daijah and Brandon’s Special Day and the romantic interlude that exists between them, neither did it interrupt the planned activities of the evening.

Daijah amazed Brandon in her beautiful gown during the “First Look”!

The ceremony started promptly at 6 pm, as one of the brother’s of the bride captivated the guests with ‘Ribbon in the Sky’ on his clarinet during the Prelude, the DJ played ‘All of me’ during the Processional and ‘Beautiful Surprise’ for the Bridal March. The couple selected wonderful Neo-Soul music that engaged their guests from the beginning to the end of the ceremony!

Following the ceremony, guests were provided the opportunity to mix and mingle and take “Selfies” by the Wedding Wall.

The guests were then able to wine, dine, and celebrate Daijah and Brandon’s union during the reception!

Congrats Daijah and Brandon, #FallForTheDavises’! I wish you much marital success and happiness as you continue to grow in love together!

Felicia (Bride on a Budget)

Wedding Vendors:

Venue: All Saints Chapel

Caterer: Rocky Top Catering

Bartender: Rocky Top Catering

Photographer: Casha Dees Photography (Blog photos, with the exception of the last photo, provided by Diane of All Saints Chapel and Felicia of Bride on a Budget)

DJ: DJ Fly- Omari Nesbitt

Cake/Cupcake Designer: Gigi’s Cupcakes Cameron Village

Dress Alterations: Shanghai Tailors

Hair and Makeup: Taji Salon– Marissa Bagley;  Makeup Artist- Annie Gray Buedel

Florist: Katherine Hoke

Table Linen: CE Rentals

Wedding Wall: CE Rentals

Day of Coordinator: Bride on a Budget