[lukkyb22]

My first posting, so bear with me. one of the things i noticed is if you limit your bridal party the cost goes way down--and options go up since you don't have so many body types for dresses. Also, I went to a local florist who had a wedding package, which was very plain but within my price range ($90 for all flowers for bride, groom, best man and maid of honor, and parents) and had them add a few fresh lillies to my bouquet and my maid of honors. I think she charged like $5 per flower, but cost was still under $130 and it looked perfect. Last point--most of your $$ will be sucked away at an open bar. My brother had a great idea--only have 1 brand of beer (his was MGD) and 1 brand of wine (can't remember--i focused on the beer !) for free--everything else was cash bar.