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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.

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Stacy & Bob’s handmade bluegrass talent show wedding

Reunited after decades apart, this pair opted for a casual and very musical talent-fest and DIY bonanza. And Stacy has photos to back up all the crafty goodness. The proof is in the pics!

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Heather & Ben’s intimate cactus garden wedding

Imagine eighty varieties of cactus, ribbons and candles falling from the trees, and a gorgeous couple getting married in the thick of it. This photography-minded couple wanted great photos and they damn well got ’em. Guh-orgeous.

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Sarah & Javier’s foodie winter log cabin wedding

Foodie chefs find love — and a ton of cooking — in this winter-themed bonanza set in a giant log cabin. These crazy kids will get anyone in the mood for food. Even the bouquet is edible! I am in.

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Ashley & Justin’s royal renaissance wedding

A little rain and a football game couldn’t keep this couple down. The whole wedding party was decked in gorgeous renaissance garb for a sweet as sugar “crown exchange” of vows!

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Kyle & David’s multicultural beachside fiesta wedding

Kyle proved she would fight her way through brawling Marines to get to her groom. But it was worth it for the seaside view and awesome Mexican food at this Japanese-infused budget wedding.

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Shawna & Tim’s aviation extravaganza wedding

We take to the skies in this high-flyin’, flight-simulatin’, bride-trippin’, aviation-themed shindig. The bride sewed 1,000 organza flowers, her sister wrote and sang an original song, and you’re not going to want to miss it.