If I wanted to get married I'd probably have a local judge marry me (small town I know some) but I think the people in my church would pay the minister fee for me, or I could do an exchange of volunteering with the church grounds or something. The women I work with said they'd provide cake and punch if I was getting married and had no money, which is really sweet. My coworkers and friends would not be pleased if I felt I couldn't invite them to my wedding because I couldn't provide food, and they'd see a potluck or a restaurant meal (where they covered for me and my spouse) as a gift.
I don't think I'd wear my initiation dress though, since it was my sister's second wedding dress, and she's on her third marriage. No plans to get married though, any time soon. I'd also just wear a ring my grandfather made for my grandmother when he was working in the shipyards during WWII as my wedding band.
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