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Tales of Our Wedding Our wedding was a casual affair focusing on sharing time with those near and dear to us. We didn't want to spend a great deal or to begin our marriage in debt. So, we hosted ours at our local Veteran's Memorial Center beginning in the afternoon. Saving money on the venue is imperative, as it can be quite costly. With this choice we saved thousands. Of course, hosting our reception in the afternoon also lowers the total cost by allowing us to serve lunch instead of dinner. A lovely, tree-lined courtyard in the center of the property was the perfect setting for the ceremony which was followed by the reception in a large room steps away. The room was lit with natural light from large windows on both sides of the room. The major plus was the kitchen access. For the meal, we chose one of our favorite Italian restaurants as the caterer. It is amazing how inexpensive it was.  Everyone raved about the food. I took classes so I could make our cake . It was beau...

  Consider These Ideas Venue Host your wedding and reception at the same venue. Choose a wedding date in a less popular month or on a Sunday. Food Buffets served as food stations are usually less expensive than a sit-down meal and can be very special. A cake and beverage reception is perfect for an event early in the day. Beverages Limit alcohol to beer and wine . Purchase your alcohol in bulk from a discount store. The shorter your event is, the less you will need. Entertainment & Archivists Hire photographer/videographer for the wedding only and ask friends to fill in the gap. Contact the music department of the local high school or college about musicians. Tap Friends for Ideas Visitor Suggestions Buy one small decorative cake to show and serve a different Costco-style cake to eat. Ask a friend to become ordained to marry you.  It's cheaper than paying for one. Please leave your ideas in the comment section to share with others...