Being from a lower economic status hits sometimes when planning your wedding. Mainly for me because of the unexpected costs. I know it can be done lower cost but that tends to be at a trade off..

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Life is trade offs. At the end of the day what makes it memorable is that everyone had a good time. After the people, Music IMO is key, followed by good food....but that can be Mexican buffet. Bring on the chips and salsa!

Your dress and a photographer. Everything else is stuff you might want, but no one will remember. Table decorations mostly interfere with cross table conversation. Let you bridemaids carry single stem lilies or roses with ribbons. One of the best receptions I have been to was in an old dance hall.

It's your wedding. You don't have to overspend

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