Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming nuptuals! My wedding is in less than two weeks!!! So I have plenty of advice to offer. I did a lot of internet research in the evenings and was able to spend $2500 that included everything..my dress, his suit, flower girl dress and shoes, ring bearer tux, all accessories, hair jewelry, beautiful silk flowers for bouquets for me and the entire wedding party, and a cake and punch reception for 100 people...with beautiful decorations, and favors....invitations, etc. You just have to know where to look....I asked a friend to take pics for me. and I'm doing my own hair and makeup. To be honest with you, I'm so glad I did the majority of it and when all is said and done, i'm sure i spent a lot less than that 2500. That's just a ball park figure.....I bought wedding music cd and downloaded and did my own arrangement of music to play...i'm not stressed and everyone has been amazed at my finds and bargains!!! Internet is your bet bet tho...there are some great sites to work from...