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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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Kim & Greg’s low-key garden party Manhattan wedding

This couple didn’t let a tornado take their venue from them in this budget garden and lounge party. Lots of crafting and thought went into this one.

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Rose & Aaron’s zombies and pizza Wooly Bugger farm wedding

One plot of land, lovingly transformed into a place where a community comes together to see a couple wed… and grill pizza. And chill with farm animals. And make s’mores. And fend off the zombie apocalypse. Oh hell yes.

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Liz & Suraj’s hilarious Indian-fusion wedding

Indian weddings are often three-day long, non-budget affairs. But this couple managed to merge American and Indian traditions into a budget bonanza including some majorly funny wedding day malfunctions. If the couple duking it out in the wedding games doesn’t get ya, the fashion will.

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Stephanie & Dave’s vintage theater Beatles wedding

Anyone think there can be too much Beatles music? Didn’t think so. How about when it’s in the historic Portage Theater in Chicago? Still in? What if they served popcorn at the ceremony and had an acoustic guitar guest book? Okay, I think you’re safe to crush on this one.