Wedding Cost

i`m talking the cheaper sort of wedding on a budget.
any idea?
thanx.

As a wedding pro. (25 yrs), for 100 guests, I’ve done some "budget" weddings that have varied from:

4,000.00 (Outdoors, park w/pavilion w/silk flowers for the entire bridal party and throughout, catered buffet, including alcohol for guests). Here’s some sample photos of a wedding within this budget:

http://outdoorweddingnov08.shutterfly.com

10,000.00 (Tropical wedding, outdoors with a beach area, hor doeurves; buffet, tiki bar [what a hit that was!] & fresh flowers throughout and bridal party)..including a boat ride for guests to/from the wedding site to the hotel. Here are a few sample photos of this wedding within this budget:

http://outdoortropicalweddingmarch08.shutterfly.com

25,000.00 (Indoors, ceremony was outside in a lovely garden w/pond; indoors w/fresh flowers throughout and bridal party; 36" pillar vases w/2 doz. orchids as centerpieces; hor doeurves; a full bar; food was served to guests while at their seats [prime rib; Chilean sea bass, chicken or vegetarian])

……and up to 75,000.00 (due to no. of guests)!

Each of the ones described above included the costs of rental tables/chairs and linens.

So it varies and all workable within your budget! Best wishes on your special day and choices!

Ironically, my husband and I eloped (1,500.00) Included our announcements that we created and sent out, Fresh floral bouquet & boutonniere (that I made), dinner, our mini cake,my silk outfit, and it also including 3 days in Santa Barbara….no stress. It was lovely!