Budget Weddings

What a Backyard Wedding Really Costs Once You Add the Basics

A backyard wedding can be affordable. It can also cost as much as a traditional venue wedding before flowers, photography, or dinner enter the conversation. The difference usually comes down to what the property already provides. A level yard with a suitable covered building, dependable...

13 Affordable Wedding Venue Ideas Beyond the Traditional Ballroom

A beautiful wedding venue does not have to begin with chandeliers, carpeted ballrooms, and a five-figure Saturday minimum. Some of the most memorable celebrations happen in places that were built for another purpose: a neighborhood hall where everyone can stay late, a restaurant that already...

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How to Make a Tiny Wedding Feel Full of Energy

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How to Plan a Backyard Wedding Without Underestimating the Work

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29 Backyard Wedding Ideas That Look Beautiful on a Real Budget

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23-Point Backyard Wedding Rental Checklist Couples Forget

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How to Create a Rain Plan for a Backyard Wedding

Rain does not automatically ruin a backyard wedding. An unfinished rain plan can. “We will...

25 Small Backyard Wedding Layout Ideas for Dinner and Dancing

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How to Build a Wedding Budget When You Have No Idea What Things Cost

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What a Backyard Wedding Really Costs Once You Add the Basics

A backyard wedding can be affordable. It can also cost as much as a...

13 Affordable Wedding Venue Ideas Beyond the Traditional Ballroom

A beautiful wedding venue does not have to begin with chandeliers, carpeted ballrooms, and...

How to Compare Wedding Venues by True Total Cost

One venue charges $3,000. Another charges $8,000. The first looks like the obvious budget...

20 Questions to Ask a Low-Cost Wedding Venue Before You Book

Finding a wedding venue with a surprisingly low price can feel like the first...