Determining the Priorities

With only $3,000 available for the wedding, I want to be certain I understand what is most important to the bride on her special day.
Here is what we found:

• simple outdoor ceremony
• reception can be indoors but if outside we must have a canopy
• 1950's inspired bridal party
• Red Roses on Black tables
• and she wants a BIG, fancy gown

So now that I have those things outlined, I have my own list I needed to get started on.


We need a location! 

We started brainstorming and the bride revealed that she has considered her parents backyard but there is concern that the layout will not accommodate the event. So we looked elsewhere. We found another backyard with more than enough space and (similar to the attraction of her parents home), this venue comes with no charge! Thank goodness for family. :)

We spoke to the home owners and with their approval, decided right away we would use the area to place a large canopy and have the tables and dance area within.

Location