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economical wedding

This is our celebration of weddings working with lower budgets. We don’t call these “budget weddings,” because realistically EVERY wedding has a budget — some weddings are just working with a smaller budget. We’ve got tons of low-budget wedding inspiration and ideas — come get inspired by how other couples have made the most of their money! You may also want to check out our wedding budgeting advice.

How to use potted plants in wedding decor Photo by Hennessy Photo Co9 e1670293403665 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Here’s how to use potted plants in your wedding decor

Consider yourself a plant parent? Well now you can incorporate your babies into your celebrations. We’re taking a page out of Sam and Alex’s botanical wedding to show you how to use potted plants in your wedding. And for those of you are are still in your emo phase, wait till you see how Alex surprised Sam at their reception!

Pickles Twin Peaks Costume Wedding Photos by Lauren Mitchell22 e1653332738779 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A $1k backyard costume wedding with a potluck and a pickled bride

Lindsey and Jesse wanted their costume wedding to be filled with wacky fun. They combined everything they loved: pickles, hot dogs, and Twin Peaks into a big backyard festivity. Lyndsey even dressed like a pickle and her daughter was a baby gherkin!

Barefoot Wiccan MicroWedding Photos by Elise Wolski Photography39 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

This Wiccan micro-wedding was only $500

My high school sweetheart and I had a $500 Wiccan micro-wedding and only invited our immediate family plus a few of our closest friends. It was small and spiritual and honored us both exactly how we wanted.

Outdoor Camping Wedding Jewish Traditions Photography by Lyn Leland Photography26 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Jewish outdoor camping wedding in the woods

We wanted to honor and connect to the outdoors as much as possible. I was barefoot for the entire ceremony and reception (so was my mother and many of our friends! Husband could not be since he had to smash a glass). We had a fairly traditional Jewish ceremony.