What are some inexpensive weddings couples can choose in lieu of a big wedding?
A. Get married in a brief civil ceremony, followed by an informal reception at the beach, around someone’s pool or as you float around a lake on a houseboat. It can even be as simple as a picnic in the park. Informal ceremonies and receptions are especially popular with older couples or for second marriages. Plan a “Venue Wedding” which takes place at a resort, hotel, bed & breakfast, country inn, winery, restaurant, or other venue where a site coordinator plans EVERYTHING for you for one package price, including the ceremony, reception, decorations, flowers, musicians, photographer, wedding cake, etc. For example, many Hyatt Hotels and Holiday Inns offer this type of wedding package. Note of caution: many venues will say they can plan everything for you, but what they REALLY mean is that they’ll provide the reception food, drink and cake – they don’t understand that what you mean is EVERYTHING in ONE PACKAGE PRICE. So, ask around and keep calling until you find the “real deal.” Plan a
