we spend less on our civil wedding,we went to the judge and went home for a reception for my immediate family...it's my idea coz i dont want to burden my hubby with all the expenses....a wedding is a wedding no matter how much you spend.....if it's really beyond your budget you need to talk to your wife to be it's also important for her to know unless she's willing to share the cost of her dream wedding....just my opinion tho coz im kuripot also![]()