You can skimp a LOT on flowers and decorations. When my little got married, she made our bridesmaid dresses (she sews) and the table decorations were lengths of lace - left over from the dresses.
Do not EVER, EVER, EVER skimp on the music. I am still recovering from the wedding where the main artists were Air Supply and Bread. If you have to be a Nazi about it and remove things from the DJ's collection, do it. He's there to serve you, not play his favorites.
Also, a lot of good cheap food is better than something like Cornish game hen where you have to scrimp & save to get enough for everyone.
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