Sofia and Nick's three day wedding celebration in Rome Italy, film photography by Olivia Vassil

The Journal — Real Weddings with Real Budgets

January 2, 2020

Real weddings · Real numbers

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A western spring wedding at the Nirvana Estate

Bakersfield, California · 150 guests
Total cost: $45,000
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Alabama · the real invoice
Alterations: $615
Indoor ceremony at Hazelnut Farm, Louisville

A rainy spring wedding at Hazelnut Farm

Louisville, Kentucky · 125 guests
Total cost: $30,000
Villa Boscarello lit at dusk, three day destination wedding in Val d Orcia Tuscany

A three day Tuscan wedding for Katerina and Daniel

Val d’Orcia, Tuscany · 40 guests
Total cost: €65,000

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