A fall wedding has so much going for it: beautiful colors, perfect weather and delicious food. Plus, there’s lots of fall wedding ideas on a budget to help your wedding feel special, without breaking the bank.

If you’re trying to plan an affordable wedding, the first thing to do is rethink the typical reception. If your budget isn’t big enough for one, you can plan your fall wedding at a different venue, or serve a different meal:

If you want an evening reception, but don’t have the budget for a full dinner, you can plan a cocktail wedding reception instead. It’ll be a little shorter than a traditional wedding, but you’ll still have time for mingling, dancing and any wedding events you’d like to include.

If you’re on a tight budget, it probably sounds like a dream come true. But is it? Can you really win a free wedding? Yes, you can! There’s lots of companies that regularly hold wedding sweepstakes, contests and giveaways for everything from a free wedding to wedding dresses and accessories. Some offer cash prizes or gift cards that you can use towards your wedding.