[LeeH]

Total cost was <$1000 in 1994. We found a great picnic shelter that overlooked a mountain lake in north Georgia (Carter's Lake). The rental cost was $14 for the day. We paid for the flowers, but a friend did the arranging as a gift. Another friend made the cakes as a gift. We really didn't need much in the way of stuff so we asked those attending to bring food for the "reception" (Which was really just a cookout after a brief ceremony on a point looking out over the lake). A few people included the dish they brought the food in as part of the gift. I wore khakis and a dress shirt. She wore a skirt and blouse in autumn colors since it was fall. Guests were casual.

We bought bags of chicken from Sam's and another friend oversaw the grilling duties. A friend whose hobby is photography took the photos. We had reusable cameras here and there so others could take pictures. After lunch we played the Newlywed Game. It was a blast. Making up the questions was one of the more time consuming parts of the planning.

Oh... the $1000 figure included our honeymoon trip to San Diego for a week. 12 years later our friends and family still say it was the best wedding they've ever attended.