I would suggest that you try ebay.
Try it for everything before you pay retail!
Veils, aisle runners, tulle, ivy, everything!
If you haven't bought a dress from a store check into renting a dress. Also try this message board and ebay.
If you don't want a huge wedding you might consider a destination wedding with family and close friends.
You have come to the right place girl Welcome and congrat. Ok how to save money: dress go to a small wedding shop dont go to davids, flower buy in bulk, serve only cake and punch , have someone make your cake. Also, find places that have pkgs that include everything. Have the wedding in the morning or mid afternoon. Try on sundays no holidays.
If your budget is under $1000, you will likely need to keep it small - say 50 or fewer guests. You could borrow a gown and veil. There are always lots of people who will loan them, after all, they are never going to wear them again!
A brunch wedding with just a few friends and family present would be very inexpensive. (this would mean getting married before twelve noon). Also, try finding wedding cakes at the local grocery store bakery, they usually cost considerably less than a regular bakery.
The wedding gown is usually one of the biggest wedding expenses, so, if you can cut costs here by borrowing a gown, or buying one at a consignment shop, you will save lots of money. I bought my veil at a consignment store, second hand. It looks like new.
