Does anyone have and good, and affordable ideas for a fall wedding?
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you can have it a your house or a friends house. outdoors and just before the sun sets.
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renewing vowels??  hehe!\n\nif you mean vows then i suggest getting your family to make everything, cuts down on costs. \n\nPick a theme.. like white, or roses or classic or something..\n\nthen think of what fits the theme and is cheap.. \n\nBrainstorm!!
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Ok I think you can find the perfect favor on one of these sites I have attached. If you are not already using The Knot for ideas, then you need to. Its a lifesaver! Very, very helpful so far in planning my wedding. I hope one of these sites help, they have the cutest ideas!
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Make a jack o' lantern!  It doesn't matter that it's not Halloween- don't do a scary one, but something with a fall theme- carve autumnal leave into it, etc., then use it as a decoration wherever- at the doorway/stoop, as a centerpiece for the table, etc..\n\nUse it as a table centerpiece (no carving).  Set it in the center and surround it with something tall (like long, golden stalks of wheat, tied in a bundle) in the back to give it height, autumnal clusters of berries and colored Indian corn surrounding the base, all sprinkled with beautiful selected leaves of fall colors.\n\nSalvage the seeds, clean and soak in brine (salt and water), drain, dust with salt, and bake in an oven until just barely brown, then use as a snack- delicious solution for the munchies.\n\nScoop out all the innards and do a variety of things with it- pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin cheesecake, etc., etc..  Yummy!\n\nI once saw a recipe that used a whole pumpkin cooked in the oven, filled with a savory meat mixture- it was traditional Mexican.  I never tried it, but it certainly sounds like something fun to experiment with if you happen to have a pumpkin hanging around!\n\nGrow more pumpkins.  Seriously- I did this one once, by accident.  I left a pumpkin sitting outside on the dirt in the rain and all the wetness, and then just left it there because it was too wet and mushy to throw out- the bottom had rotted out.  I finally got rid of it and forgot, only to have a beautiful vine show up later on- I was growing a pumpkin!  I still don't know how to really grow a pumpkin, but it was awesome having one I never even planned.\n\nEnjoy your big orange fruits!
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I am not sure if this is the same thing as a "come and go" event, but we have a very large family and often hold what we call "open houses".  I advise a 2-3 hour time frame for the event.  Refreshments can be very simple, especially if you hold the shower during the afternoon hours of 2-5 or 1-4 since this is after lunch and before dinner.  Use small plates, 6 or 8 inch and provide finger foods - fresh veggies with dip, cut-up fresh fruit, small appetizers such as little quiche or little sausages wrapped around crescent roll dough.  Dessert can be sugar cookies made in hearts with the wedding date or bride and groom's names written on them.  Miniature cupcakes would be cute, too.  Provide something that will "unite" all the guests since they won't all be there at the same time.  Maybe provide a recipe card and a 3x5 card in each guest's invitation.  Have them bring a favorite recipe on the recipe card and some "advice" for the happy couple on the 3x5 card.  Have a pretty basket available to put the card in.  As each guest leaves, give them something small as a momento since you won't be able to do much in the way of games.  Perhaps a small votive candle or a little potpourri wrapped in tulle and ribbon that match the colors of the bride's colors.  After the party, as the bride-to-be unwraps each gift, take a digital or poloroid picture of her with the gift and send it in the thank-you card to the giver.  Make sure everyone has a name tag since the guest list is large.  Another option may be to consider a different venue for the party.  A church social hall, a school gym or cafeteria, a park with a gazebo, someone's back yard, may be possibilities to allow all guests to be there at the same time.  Also, if you have anyone nice enough to ask what they can do to help, be sure to accept their offer and see if they can either help set-up or clean-up or perhaps bring a veggie tray or make cookies.  This will help financially and will be less stress for you.
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See if there's a B&B that will let you rent  out part of the place for a wedding (that's what I did for a small wedding - it's cost me 100.00) small wedding party 25 people.\n\nYou could try a public park - or a relative- who has a large enough area for the wedding.
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First thing I would do is get a list of parks from the county.Start visiting them and scout out the perfict spot.Even ask the people who work for Parks and Recreation if someone has actually had a wedding on site before. They may be able to point out an ideal spot. Many have vast land that would be great for this. You do have to remember people might need to go to the bathroom. Also that you don't want to be walking too far out as their will be many things to get set up. \nI had an outdoor wedding. It was an open, grassy area with large shade trees. We opted to have it set just out of the shade so by the time the wedding started, the guests would be shaded. \nAs for  a reception, I would advise not having it at the same place. You really need a bathroom close by, sink with running water and you will have flies to contend with not to mention the wind. (Private land sounds like a great thing to look into)\nIt is WORK planning a wedding, try to keep things simple and pleasing for you first and your guests also. \nSounds like you have a beautiful idea. I can picture it.
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You should check out this website\n\nwww.lovingyou.com\n\nThis site is awesome. It will give you some great ideas that are really inexpensive. \n\nGood luck
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You could try The Carpenter House in Plano, TX.  The website is below.  It’s an old Victorian home.  I'm not sure about the decorating; you’d probably be limited on how you can put things up (attaching to walls and stuff).  I believe you have to use their catering, but they have various packages, and the smallest one is for up to 25 people.  Another option is the Corner Wedding Chapel in North Richland Hills.  They allow outside caterers, would work with just 20 people, and have both indoor and outdoor facilities.  Their website is also below.  You could also check out The Corinthian Bed and Breakfast, which is in Dallas.  It’s an old (1905) house, and could work with your guest list.  Again, I'm pretty sure you’d be kind of limited on decorating, but you’d have to contact them.  Another place is called Maple Manor in Dallas.  They could probably accommodate you, and they have a list of other vendors (photographers, DJ’s, etc) in the area, too (http://www.maplemanorhotel.com/nss-folder/pdfweddingmenu/MapleManorEventInfo_1105.pdf ).  You could also check out other Bed & Breakfast’s in the area to see if they do weddings.  Good luck and congratulations!
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I would start with a budget. There are a ton of sites out there (theknot.com probably being the most popular) that offer budget planners. Figure out what is important to you...you should get to spoil yourself just a little on your wedding day! \n\nAlso dont be afraid to ask friends and family with special skills if they wouldnt mind lending a hand. For example, my brothers girlfriend's sister went to culinary school, Ive only met her a few times, but she is happy to make my cake (more as a favor to her sisters boyfriend, but Ill take what I can get!) \n\nI just made my hopefully all-inclusive budget, here are the things I included:\n\nReception Dinner - if you have it at a relatives house or hall, you might be able to have family prepare the meals and save money on the site and food costs.\n\nReception Alcohol- limit it to beer and wine and see if you can provide the alcohol yourself if you have it at a restaurant or inn.\n\nRehearsal dinner- try bbq or pot luck\n\nwedding rings\n\ndress, alterations, & accessories- try a consignment shop, or if youre a size 6ish try sample gown sales.\n\nphotography- try posting bulletins at local colleges for photography majors and ask to see their portfolios\n\nDJ- I have heard people hooking ipods up to stereo systems, although I dont know how well that would work\n\nInvitations- you can get pretty basic ones from target/walmart/kmart/etc for cheap that arent bad\n\ncake- have a small one for show, and buy sheet cake from a grocery store to serve\n\nCake Accessories- you can register for the cake topper and knives and hope to get them for your bridal shower, or use your parents or grandparents and they will have added meaning!\n\nwedding party gifts\n\ncenterpieces- Im thinking of ordering bulk flowers from sams club or costco, and getting a friend to take care of it to cut costs\n\ntransportation- if a family member has a nice car opt for that over the ridiculously priced limo\n\ngrooms attire- go for a suit over a tux\n\nHoney Moon- go somewhere close enough to drive to\n\nmarriage license- usually around $50\n\nwedding favors- these are optional any way, but if you want to have them donate a small amount to charity and let the guests know that you have made a donation to charity in their names in leiu of a wedding favor (no one has to know how much, and Im sure you local fire dept or animal shelter would appreciate even a $50-100 donation)\n\npostage- for save the dates (optional), invites, rsvp, and thank you (you may be able to cut costs by asking guests to rsvp online)\n\ninsurance- YES YOU NEED THIS! if someone gets into an accident after driving home drunk from your wedding guess who they will sue! everyone! the bartender, the restaurant, and you! plus, its good if something unexpected happens, i.e. the electricity goes out at the reception site, etc. its only about $100, see if you can get it through your home owners policy, or look online, Im sure there are sites.\n\nHope that's helpful and not overwhelming! Good luck and congratulations!
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Have it in a place where you both would like it ... Make it a special and beautiful place that will hold alot of memories for you. Use your imagination and go with your heart. Get creative and set a special theme like floral or even romantic theme. Buy some wedding planning books and come up with ideas that way as well.
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I think that HOT PINK, AND BLACK!! OH THAT WOULD BE GORGEOUS!! And sexy, yet elegant!! I am so tired of going to boring ass weddings with purple, and yellow, and mint green!! USE BOLD COLORS!! My wedding was 06-04-05 and i used hot pink, and black! i also had hotpink, light pink, red, and cream gerber daisies as my flowers!! oh it was awesome!! PLEASE GO FOR SOMETHING BOLD, AND MOST OF ALL UNIQUE!!
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Lots of ideas:\n\nhttp://www.favorideas.com/shopping/cat1/p0/index.htm\n\nhttp://www.islandweddingshop.com/\n\nhttp://www.favorideas.com/2005/12/30/15-favor-ideas-for-your-hawaiian-wedding/\n\n\nIf you want to make them by hand:\n\n- You can always get ideas from the websites listed above, and then find a way to make them yourself.  Or just buy them online.\n\n- For hot summer weddings, guests might appreciate sandalwood fans or silk hand fans.  They can be decorated with shells or other beach related items.\n\nWell, let's see, beach, sand, shells, water, starfish, waves, sun, ocean, birds, palm trees, hand-held fans, beach towels, suntan lotion, bug spray, a cool drink, flip flops, beach hat, just to name a few things to work with.  :-)
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The wedding-industrial complex, or some nutso etiquette expert. Etiquette books were written for wealthy northeastern families to show off their wealth.\n\nFavors should reflect the couple in some way, be affordable, and should be one for every guest or couple attending. Some ideas:\n* CDs (burn your own) with the couple's favorite songs. A CD with labeling kit and print cartridges will run about 45 cents per CD and five minutes of time.\n* Picture frames (large enough to hold a 3x5).\n* candies wrapped in toole (get high-quality candies like toblerone or girardelli, not the generic m&m's without lettering)\n* flowers, either potted, or in bulb form.\n* candles with frosted glass votive.\n\nPeople go nuts over weddings anyway. Try having a wedding, it's suddenly like everything in your life is your family's business. I'm a big fan of marriage, but weddings are just a royal pain and a way to spend lots of money.\n\nWeddings invite intrusiveness on a par second only to having children. It's fun reminding your parents that you don't need approval for your children's names, nor when nor how many children you have.
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Any color will do (depending on the time of the ceremony, and the season, too).  NOT WHITE!!!!!!  Believe me, there are mother in laws who do this on purpose.  \n\nIf it's a fall wedding, in the evening, a nice green color will do, not too dark, but not really light either.  \n\nIf it's a spring wedding, a pastel color would be good, and a beige/taupe would be the best, but it all depends on what colors look good on the mother of the groom.  It's not her wedding day, but it's still a big day, and she needs to look nice.  :) \n\nWhen shopping, ask the sales associate what she suggests.  They are always ready to help find some good outfits!
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Here is some websites...there should be a list of things that you do on one of them.  I used them for my wedding.\n\nwww.theknot.com\nwww.americanbridal.com\nwww.theweddingsite.com\n\nGood luck!
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Here are a couple cute ideas all under $2. or you could check out some other sites for other ideas. The dollar stores are your best bet. They usually have nice stuff that can be dressed up cheap. Since it's summer a package of flower seeds in some tulle(wedding colors) in a mini flower pot would be cute, classy and inexpensive.