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I got married one year ago. I am the man though which means all I really did was show up. The wife was quite stressed though. Luckily her grandma owned a party rental shop and also recommended people for every part of the wedding. Since she recommended the people, we usually got a discount on them. Saved $400 on the photographer alone. Best thing I can say is ask all your friends and relatives if they know anybody that can maybe do the cake or flowers or anything. The bill can snowball fast after wedding fever hits, not to mention everything wedding related costs 2X the amount it should (nearly passed out when I saw what the photographer normally charges). I highly recommend either no food or just inexpensive snacks for your guests. It is not your job to feed them, they will also drink less alcohol on emptier stomachs (if you choose to have booze).
Have you thought about maybe getting married at the courthouse but having a larger reception with all your guests? I would have rathered this, but then the pictures aren't as cool and the wife would have been pissed.
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