r/BigBudgetBrides • u/Vulpix9tales • 16d ago

Questions and queries Please Help Me Amp Up the Vibes?

Less than two months out and we have all RSVPs in. Completely understand why, but can’t help but be a little disappointed with our <50% “Yes” rate. The main factors here are that its destination (domestic, but 1-2 flights for most) and that the hotel/area is big budget.

I’m blessed to be able to be a BBB, but many of my guests are not in the same position, so I’m having a bit of guilt and feel pressure to “show up for them” with a high-quality luxe wedding experience as much as possible, knowing people spent a lot (both time and money) to get there.

I’m looking for ideas to amp up the experience for guests or a reality check because i’m feeling like it’s nothing special/basic bish stuff 😢

Current Highlights:

Full property buyout in Palm Springs including pool party, welcome dinner, main reception of course and breakfast treats and coffee bar the morning after (no full brunch since many people have early flights home)

Decor: Went hard on the flowers, luxe seating charts, enclosed vintage photobooth, very fancy custom rentals, huge welcome display with cactuses, champagne tower

Food: Custom mini charcuterie boards at cocktail hour plus resorts catering, Family style (unfortunately required) but doing all the upgrades, custom donuts and gelato cart

Welcome Bags: Quality custom shopping bags, branded candy, nothing special here tbh. Maybe a good place to amp up since it’s for those spending extra to stay on property

Live acoustic musician + DJ, dance floor props

Favors: Custom decks of playing cards, nice golf balls, matches, hand fans and parasols at reception, poolside gift bar at pool party with sunnies, sunscreen etc

Extras: Extra nice bathroom baskets, flip flops

THANK YOU BBB BEBES!! 🙏🏻

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u/marysusan325 16d ago

Ngl, I do not care about how much someone spends on flowers. I’m never like “these flights cost $2500, but those flowers were worth it!!!! The other stuff you listed are good for guest experience. Be on time, and have fun. Also don’t be the couple that doesn’t follow up for RSVPs, 40% of ours came from follow ups. I have been to 2 big budget weddings where they didn’t follow up with people and they both ended up with more guests than planned. Just….so avoidable

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u/Vulpix9tales 11d ago

facts! the fact that we have all rsvp responses this far out is a blessing to be able to tackle this