Does anyone have ideas for a small second wedding ceremony?

I am planning to get married again in a few months. I want something very small ( maybe just me %26amp; him) and simple, yet intimate %26amp; memorable also. I am also on a very limited budget (around $1000.00). I know it can be done. I just don't really know how to pull it all together. I have thought about a destination wedding such as Gatlinburg, TN or Florida, maybe even the mountain region of Alabama. I live in MS so these are close by. But I would also love to have a small wedding here with our families if I could figure out how to pull it off. I need ideas for the location, reception, %26amp; ceremony - to make it romantic %26amp; memorable. I have 3 children that I would love to include in some way. But I don't have alot of money for fancy clothes, flowers,lots of food, %26amp; all the other wedding stuff. I'm not working, going to college %26amp; money is tight. Any responses are appreciated. Thanks for helping plan my wedding!

Does anyone have ideas for a small second wedding ceremony?
Here are a few websites to try. I would have a small ceremony outside with just your family and close friends. I don't know about MS, but in OH you might not even need a permit if it's under so many people. If you have a local park in your town or a state park close, I would check them out first. It would be less expensive than a destination wedding, can be used as the ceremony and reception site, and it can be decorated beautifully.





I'm not sure how old your children, but a good way to include them in the ceremony, would be to have them exchange a "ring" before your vows with your new husband. Have them walk you down the aisle, in place of or with your father.When the officiant ask who is giving you away, have them say they are and then exchange their rings. Just a nice, but cheap, ring for each child and a simple verse, about being there for each other.





You can get a beautiful cake from a Giant Eagle, Kroger, any grocery store, quite cheaply. Flowers can be done with fake flowers and put together by you and some friends (and your children?) There are a few sites that can help with how to do this. Favors and decorations can also be done by you and friends ahead of time. Food, you could get some friends and family to make it for you as your wedding gift, or you could probably find a restaurant to caterer a smaller reception for a decent price. Music could be done with a family member or friend as wedding gift or hire a DJ(outside wedding maybe harder for DJ, have to check out your site for outlets, extension cables, ect.) they can be expensive though. Instead of hiring a photographer, you could have your guests take pictures with disposable cameras, just set them on the tables with notes explaining the purpose. You can get bulk camera packages quite cheap, at bridal stores or at a party store. People will love helping on your day and feel involoved and you won't spend a fortune and have beautifully candid pictures. Also, for more formal pictures have a friend who is good with a camera snap pictures at the ceremony and for formal pictures, if you would like. Invitations and thank you cards can be done relatively cheap. By card stock and envelopes at Wal*mart and print out at home. Microsoft and Printmaster have some beautiful templates you can choose from. Dress wise, go to a department store and buy a cocktail dress, they can be relatively cheap and beautiful! Espically if you can find a clearance sale. David's Bridal also has $99 sales all the time. For the bridal party do the same, if you choose to have a bridal party. You can also find costume rental shops that will rent bridal gowns and tuxes, cheap and you don't have worry about storage or cleaning. Hope I've helped, good luck, and if I can help anymore just email me at eliza_ad@yahoo.com
Reply:I would suggest a park, forest, or lake. Also, if you live by a beach that is a great idea. I know someone who got married in nice, simple dress (like an Easter dress, light blue and frilly, but not elegant) and the guy wore a collared shirt and khaki pants. It was a very nice, small service. They had it on a river beach, and had a potluck reception in the grassy picnic area just a few feet away.
Reply:A nice yard wedding worked for me. However depending on where you live that may not be practicable. How about a park?