You might not be really into the whole courthouse thing, but it might be the best OPTIONS. If you do decide to go that route, invite the immediate family to attend with you (parents and grandparents), and then have a 'cake and punch' reception afterwards for the rest of your family and friends. Get a family member of friend with a large house or yard to help with a spot for the reception. You might also throw in a few sandwich or snack trays from a grocer like safeway or albertsons. Another alternative is to have a family member perform the ceremony. MY wife and I looked into who would perform the ceremony. The list of county registered "ministers" was very limited, and their fee was $300-500! We found out that most counties allow for a family member to be ordained for a day with a 1 day licence, that only costs about $50. My grandfather performed the ceremony, and it was great. Depending on where you are, you might also consider driving out to a nice park, or national forest. You probably wont have to pay anything if you have the wedding out in the woods. Just make sure to check with the rangers first, and scope out a site well in advance. Congratulations, and Best of Luck to you!

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