Hello ladies! Thanks to everyone that gave me advice and words of encouragement last time I posted.
Unfortuantely, I am still without a budget. I've spoken to my dad about getting an "idea", and he just wants me to look around, ask around, and as he says "we'll go from there". That being said, I'm a thrifty person at heart, and as much as I want my wedding to be special and glamorous, I feel I can do that on a small budget. My biggest downfall? VENUES are expensive! Lol... I'm sure everyone here can relate that that, but I read an awesome quote today and it's a long the lines " if it's just you and him, what would you want?" I found this fantastic idea of renting a vacation house in the mountains, and having it there, but that fell through as the owner of the property would not allow a "party" of that size due to liabilty issues, which I can understand.
So, ladies, the bottom line: Shoot out some idea's on alternative ceremony/reception places. I am still asking around at possibly using someone's house/yard to do what we want, I just haven't had much luck. I am open to suggestions! No idea is a bad idea, so give me what you got, and I am excited to see what everyone has to say. Thanks so much!