The question on every Baylen Out Loud fan’s mind has finally been answered. In a recent appearance on The Sarah Fraser Show, TLC star Baylen Dupree got candid about the financial logistics of her upcoming nuptials to fiancé Colin.
While many fans speculated about how the young couple would fund their big day—especially given the public chatter surrounding Colin’s career transition out of the military—Baylen revealed that the wedding is truly a family affair.
A “Collaborative” Financial Plan
Baylen described the funding as an “all-in-one” effort. “Me and Colin are going to pay for parts of the wedding, my parents are going to pay for parts of the wedding, and then Colin’s parents are going to pay for the rehearsal dinner,” she explained. This collaborative approach is helping the couple bring their vision to life without bearing the entire financial burden themselves.
Slashing the Budget
While some reality TV weddings soar into the six-figure range, Baylen and Colin are keeping things surprisingly grounded. After Sarah Fraser mentioned her own $55,000 wedding, Baylen admitted she “almost fainted” at the number [08:35].
Instead, the couple is aiming for a range between $20,000 and $35,000 [08:44].
Where They’re Saving (and Splurging!)
To hit those budget goals, Baylen is getting strategic. One major area where they are cutting back is the catering. As “super picky eaters,” Baylen says they don’t need fancy steak salads; they’d be perfectly happy with chicken tenders [08:57].
However, there is one non-negotiable “splurge” that has fans talking: an eight-story queso fountain [09:16]. “Our favorite food is Mexican, so we were like, ‘How do we incorporate our favorite food into our wedding day?'”
With the wedding officially set for 2026, Baylen and Colin are taking their time to soak in the engagement process, working closely with their planners to ensure their big day is exactly what they want—queso and all.
