The last year has been tough for weddings. A lot of couples are tired of waiting to get married. Especially if you’ve already postponed or cancelled your original plans.

Or maybe you’re just starting to plan now - but all the venues are booked! Even if you can get a venue, there’s a lot of great reasons to have a backyard wedding anyway.

Choosing the best bar service for your wedding depends on your budget, your guests and the type of wedding you want. If you want a low key celebration with a champagne toast and maybe a bit of wine sipping, go ahead and plan that. If you’re having a longer reception, you might want to have more drinks for your guests.

If you’re looking for a way to plan a casual, fun wedding without ruining your budget - a brunch wedding reception could be the perfect choice. A great venue, gorgeous light and a delicious meal are some of the highlights of a brunch wedding. If you want a wedding that’s unique and fun for your guests, you can’t go wrong with a brunch.

If you’re trying to stick to a budget, a boho wedding is a great theme to use. The laid back vibe lends itself to DIY projects and thrifted decorations. You don’t have to be too picky about every detail. If you’re looking for an easy wedding to plan - a bohemian wedding is a great choice.

One of the best things about a boho wedding is the dress. Lots of lovely, flowing lace. Some are off the shoulder, backless or wrap style. With a romantic vintage vibe, boho dresses are easy to wear and comfortable. Here’s some inexpensive options that are perfect for a boho wedding:

You’ve checked everything off your list. You’ve bought your welcome bags. You’ve got your shoes, your veil and your wedding dress. Plus some new bathing suits, a camera and your flip flops. You are so ready for your destination wedding! Now - how on earth are you going to fit it all in your suitcase?

Maybe you’re wondering: can’t my wedding just be a wedding? Now I have to have a theme, too? What the heck! It does seem like a lot. Especially with everything else you have to do. But having a theme can actually make things easier. It’ll help narrow down your decisions, save time and money. And it’ll make decorating a no-brainer.

Having a theme for your wedding will make all your decisions easier. Once you decide on a theme, it’ll be simpler to sort through the options. When you keep your theme in mind, you’ll know exactly what’ll work for your wedding. And what won’t! If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the choices, you can decide on a theme, then ignore anything that doesn’t fit.

Searching for a wedding dress with sleeves? Plus size brides - look no further! These lace and tulle dresses are casual, simple and inexpensive. All these dresses are under $500. And they’re available in sizes 12 to 20.

Lots of websites will tell you the average cost of a wedding is $33,000. But an average price doesn’t help you that much. Instead of an average price, you can do a bit of math and figure out how much your wedding will cost. See the cost breakdown for wedding venues, wedding ceremony, wedding catering and vendors. Plus sample budgets for a 10,000 wedding, a 7,000 wedding, and a 2,000 wedding.

Mermaid dresses are a fantastic choice for a wedding gown. You’ll look bridal without being overwhelmed by a lot of material. The sleek fit will show off your shape. The mermaid flare adds the extra style that you want in a wedding dress. With so many choices, you’re sure to find one that looks great - and fits your budget!

When you’re planning your wedding, one of your biggest expenses is food. If you can cut costs on your wedding meal, you’ll be able to save a lot of money. How can you keep expenses low, but still have happy, well fed guests? Luckily, you’ve got some options.

Are you ready to register, but not sure where to start? Maybe Amazon Wedding Registry is right for you. Read the how-to guide and frequently asked questions, including: how does Amazon Wedding Registry work? Can I really register for anything? How do I get 20% off? How can I keep track of who bought what? All the info you need to make your decision and get started.

If you need a budget friendly option for your wedding menu, think about serving a food bar. A build your own ramen bowl or taco station can be delicious, fun - and inexpensive. The service and ingredients for self serve food costs a lot less than a full service, sit down meal.

When you’re on a budget, you start to think you’re limited in choices for your wedding. But what if you could have it anywhere in the world? Think about white sandy beaches with a turquoise ocean. Think about Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica. Cancun, Punta Cana, Montego Bay…

If you don’t want to spend a fortune on a dress, I’ve got great news. You can find gorgeous wedding dresses the same place you find everything else - on Amazon! There’s tons of romantic, floaty, wedding dresses that are easy to pack and will look great at your destination wedding.

A backyard wedding is super flexible. You can make your plan as elaborate or as simple as you’d like. You can keep it small or make it big. And you can choose any style you like: formal, semi-formal or casual. If you want a theme, a backyard wedding can be anything from an elegant garden party to a casual, rustic barbecue.

A brunch wedding is a great choice if you’re trying to save money. Even if you go all out, the menu will cost a lot less than a full dinner. Another place you’ll save money is on drinks and alcohol. People will drink a lot less on Sunday morning. You can still have a champagne toast or a signature drink, but no one will miss a full bar at brunch time.

Before 2020 a small wedding was 50 guests or less. Today that’s a big wedding! If you’re planning your wedding this year, be sure to check your local rules. Then decide how big you want your guest list to be. You could plan a small wedding with 50 guests, a very small wedding with 25 guests or a micro wedding with 10 guests.

Normally we try to avoid the word “cheap”. We’ll say we want an inexpensive venue. Or we want to be practical, thrifty, sensible. We want to stick to our budget! All true. But really: if you’re on a budget, you need a cheap wedding venue. The real trick is finding one that doesn’t look cheap. See an idea list of affordable wedding venues, typical prices, and easy ways to save money.