Hey Kelly! I'm so excited for you!! Ok, first of all try to take a deep breath and relax, it WILL come together and all work out! First, like the others said, what size wedding and how "fancy" do you want/can afford??
Will and I choose to buy a house instead of spend a lot of money on our wedding. We got married in his family's church in the little upnorth town that he grow up in. There was about 75 people total. The reception was at the boat house at the local ski resort. It was right on the lake but it was just a cement floor with banquet tables and folding chairs. We decorated it nice with wild flowers and ribbons. I had my grandma stand up with me and just let her pick out her own dress. We did hire a DJ, I think that was $450. My mom and I made all the food in advance, we had baked chicken, with all different kinds of salads and veggies and rolls and fruit and I forget what else!! We did pay a couple hundred for a nice cake. It was a beautiful day and it was right on the lake and there was a playground for the little ones to play at and everyone had a great time!
I spent $250 on my dress and Will rented a tux. I did my own hair and make-up and Wills parents bought us the honeymoon suite at the local hotel! We couldn't really afford a honeymoon since we were buying a house but that was ok!
My point is, you can spend a LOT of money and have planners and lots of foo-foo stuff if thats what YOU want but if it isn't, thats perfectly ok too!
-------------------- Taking it one day at a time.....
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