LET ME SHOW YOU HOW I CAN SAVE YOU THOUSANDS!
 
Here  is a list of items that I already have in my inventory.  If you purchased everything on this list for a basic wedding ceremony & reception (not including consumables like napkins, plates, food, cake, etc.), here is what you would pay.  This scenario is based on the bride & groom, 1 bridesmaid, 1 best man, 1 flower girl, 1 ring bearer, and 80 guests. Prices listed were taken from Hobby Lobby and Tablecloth Factory websites, sale price used if advertised. Hobby Lobby prices used were at full price, not the bi-weekly 50% price.
 
Ceremony
Gown                                                   $300+
Veil/Tiara                                              $ 30  (Hobby Lobby price, up to $100 elsewhere)
Garter                                                   $ 15
Bride Bouquet                                      $ 40
Bridesmaid Dress                                $100+
Bridesmaid Bouquet                            $ 30
Flower Girl Dress                                 $  80 (on sale at Dillards)
FG Basket                                            $ 25
Ring Bearer Suit                                   $  20 (Walmart price, higher elsewhere)
Ring bearer Pillow                                $ 25
Boutonnieres (6)                                   $ 18
Corsages  (4)                                        $ 20
Officiant Fee                                         $100-$150
Arbor rental                                           $300 (Arch $30)
Aisle Runner                                         $ 20
Flowers (5 arrangements)                     $250
Unity Candle Set                                   $ 20
Invitations (2 boxes of 50)                     $ 50
Total                                                      $1,443.00
 
Reception
Tablecloths, 120” Round                       $ 60 (10 round tables, avg. sale price of $6 each)
Tablecloths, Rectangular                      $ 57 (6 tables, avg. sale price of $9.50)
Chair Covers                                         $200 (Avg. sale price of $2.50 each)
Satin Chair Sashes                               $ 80 (Sale price .45 each)
Table Runner (10)                                 $ 10 (Sale price $1 each)
Cake Stand                                           $ 50 (Hobby Lobby)
Cake Cutting Set                                   $ 20
Guest Book & Pen                                 $ 40
Toasting Glasses                                   $ 30
Hurricane Globe                                    $80 (8 x $10/each)
Pillar Candles, 2pk                                $24 ($6/2pk x 8 tables)
Mirror Tiles, 12”                                     $48 ($6 each x 8)
Votive candles                                       $ 21 (32 candles, 12pk x 3 @ $6.99 box)
Total                                                      $720      
Total Wedding/Reception                   $2,163
 
My Price:                                              $599
Savings:                                               $1,564.00