5 Ways to Copy Justin & Hailey’s Wedding In a Realistic Way
As I’m sure you have heard by now, Hailey and Justin Bieber had a fairytale of a wedding on September 30th at a lavish waterfront resort in South Carolina. No detail went unthought-of, nor a penny pinched in their luxurious, million-dollar ceremony. There’s no denying that their ceremony was absolutely breathtaking, but realistic? Not exactly.
While you may not be able to have Off-White’s designer, Virgil Abloah, personally design your dress or Daniel Caesar serenade your first dance, there are certainly aspects of the blockbuster wedding that you can emulate on your special day while keeping your budget in mind.
A Breakthaking Private Venue
Rumor has it that renting out the 20,000-acre Montage Palmetto Bluff resort has a price tag of about $250,000, which must be close to what the Biebers spent after renting out the luxury waterfront resort’s spa, pool and restaurant from Sunday to Tuesday. Not to mention all the delicious food and beverages consumed.
Lucky for you, there are a few ways you replicate the vibe and wow your guests! First, find your dream venue and any venues that give a similar vibe. Then, consider an off-day, time or season to save a little. If you can’t imagine your big day anywhere but your dream venue, consider booking a Sunday afternoon or a morning ceremony rather than a Saturday night.
Montage Palmetto Bluff
The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs
A Dramatic Dress Change
Hailey kept guests on their toes with multiple dress changes on her big day. Sporting a mini Vivienne Westwood off-the-shoulder dress for the rehearsal dinner, a long-trained Off-White lace gown for the ceremony, and a Vera Wang minimalist cowl neck gown for the reception.
Just because getting multiple wedding dresses isn’t in your budget, that doesn’t mean you can’t switch up your look between the ceremony and reception. When you go shopping for your dress, filter your search to dresses with removable trains or overskirts, and reveal a slimmer cut gown for the dancing portion of the night. It’s an easy (and affordable) way to change things up without the hassle!
A Wedding Welcome Party
The Biebers kick-started their weekend with an outdoor screening of their favorite movie, The Notebook, for friends and family to enjoy together. You too can plan a welcoming event for your special weekend that is personal to you as a couple. Maybe try a family cooking class, a backyard barbeque at your family home, a restaurant like Punchbowl Social, or a game night that guests of all ages can enjoy. This is also a great time show your guests a little appreciation by giving them their welcome bags.
A Personalized Photo Booth
Celebrity guests let the world know they were at the Bieber’s reception with cheeky photo booth posts on social media that included the couple’s last name and wedding date stamped across the corner. Give your guests the same sentimental and silly way to capture memories by finding a photo booth that you love! From vintage VW Bugs to mirrors to slow-mo booths, there’s so many to choose from. Just don’t forget to take some time for you and your partner to capture a couple shots in the busyness of the day!
A Fancy Touch
Justin and Hailey shifted the mood from a religious chapel ceremony to an extravagant celebration with a bubbly toast, where guests popped bottles of top tier champagne coated in jewels and engraved with the couple’s last name and wedding date. Looking for a personalized way to get the party started? Have your bartender serve a signature cocktail comprised of you and your sweetheart’s liquor of choice and finish it off with a clever name that individualizes it to your love.
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