Wedding on a Dime

Invitations were 40.00 but had a 50% off coupon

from Michael's so they were 20.00 for 40.00

The invites were beautiful but I wanted 

make them unique.

I personalized each invite by adding clip art of a tree

with hearts.  

All the little touches make a difference.

I used a wax stamper to seal each invite.

I purchased the flowers from Trader Joes

Irises were only 3.00 a bunch and roses were

15.00 for 2 dozen at Costco.

 Set Up

Food
it was purchased at Costco...it was a
simple shrimp tray
soup and sanwiches
as well as a self made fruit & veggie tray from produce
from Aldi
It was about 100.00 total for all the food items

 Mums were purchased for the tables from my Aunt.

It was not my choice but since it was 

for my brother's Wedding I rolled with it. 

Candles were clearance from left over valentines day decor

They were 10.00 for 20 but Michael's sells packs of 10 for 10

don't forget your coupon!

very cheap tea lights from Ikea as well as candle holders.

I owned chair covers and table cloths for him to borrow

but you can usually rent them for 3.00 each or craigslist

or even purchase them from 

http://www.tableclothfactory.com/

for the same cost as renting and them sell them 

when you are done with them.

 We bought this tulle from Michales for $10 each roll 

and used 3 rolls

Another Idea is to use 1" robbon from Costco's Craft section

You get 50 yds for $6-7 bucks. 

Use about 2 yards per chair to tie a proper ribbon

Ceremony Site

 The ceremony was a quiet one help in a quiet ridge overlooking 

Minnehaha falls in Minneapolis

Lucky for my brother, my Aunt was clergy and did the 

ceremony for free

Reception Site

We found a newly renovated room with large windows overlooking

The lake.  It included a kitchen for our "Caterers" to prepare the food.

Programs

 Another self print option from the 

"Brides Collection" at Michale's

30.00 for 20 and of course we cad a coupon

for 40% off

Finally the cake.

Luckily for my brother, I do cakes 

so I made it for him as his gift

Pictures were taken by my husband so they were 

free but you can get a friend to do them 

by looking at photography websites to see good angles

and get good ideas for shots.

Renting a great camera is also another option

Check your internet for camera shots and

get some recommendations from their staff 

for what is best to use.