Don't let a wedding planner or someone talk you into some over the top wedding, for heaven's sake, unless that just happens to be what YOU want. Sit down and think about what is important and meaningful to you and your fiance. I think premarital counseling/planning with a pastor is a great idea but I don't know if you have anyoen like that in your life. Our wedding was cheap as far as weddings go ($1200 total including ALL, even dress) but it was meaningful to us.
Just ENJOY THIS part of your life, and think of your mother smiling down because you are in love and HAPPY! Maybe another special woman in your life would take your hand and help you through this? I hope so!
-------------------- Take care,
Michelle
...the greatest of these is LOVE. (I Cor 13)