I am new to the DFW message boards. My fiancé and I are on a tight budget and we’re paying nearly everything on our own. We found a venue for the reception in Denton and booked it, but we haven't found a venue for the ceremony. I thought we had a place lined up but it ended up being out of our budget. I’ve heard that having a DIY wedding can sometimes be as much as renting a venue because of all the miscellaneous costs. My fiancé’s family has been gracious enough to offer to host the reception in their backyard. I am trying to figure out if it would be cheaper for a DIY backyard reception or to rent a venue. We want to have the reception early on St. Patrick's Day. Any advice would be appreciated.Thanks.