the theme for my wedding is books and classic literature, i feel kind of bad because my fiance is totally a sports and fix-it guy who never reads fiction, but he thought of the idea and I absolutely loved it!

we already have the centerpieces, which are all these different books including Peter Pan and Anne of Green Gables and Oliver Twist. They're going to be on stands, one per table, inside there antique bird cages with flowers around them.

WHAT I NEED are some good ideas for favors that also go with the theme, or any other non-favor ideas that you want to share, I'd really appreciate!

p.s. the wedding is April 17, 2010 (so excited!!)

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I was hoping to get married in a land far, far away, but budget constraints and parents would have me looking a bit closer to home. Lucky for me, home is where many people go for a destination wedding! Santa Cruz, CA is a beautiful beach location, but I haven't the faintest idea if it's more cost effective to do it this way.

I know renting a public beach should be fairly inexpensive (compared to places that are equipped for weddings) but then I'm on my own for party rentals, like chairs, tent, tables, plates, etc…

I'd like to have my wedding and my reception in the same area. What I want to do it rent a large tent with side walls (something like this: http://www.mendocinocoastevents.com/images/PacificStarWedding2.jpg ) and furnish it with tables and chairs for 50 people, and a small dance floor.

My biggest problems are this:
*Finding a beach in the area that allows alcohol and open containers in the permit (most of the ones I've been finding expressly forbid it). I've tried googling private beaches in the area without much luck.

*Knowing what I need to order. For example I can find pricing on tents but I have no idea realistically what size I'll need. What kind of dinnerware should I be getting, and how much of it? These are all things that boggle my mind.

*Finding rentable portapotties in the area that aren't what you'd find on a construction site. I've heard of ones that are nice, with sinks and flushing toilets and everything, but I can't figure out where to rent them in the Bay Area.

*Knowing what obstacles I'm going to be facing this way. On the one hand it seems like I could be saving a bucket of money, on the other it seems like it could quickly run out of my price range.

Anybody that could help me out with any or all of my questions would be greatly appreciated. I just feel like I'm in over my head.
All-inclusive places would be great, but as BUStudent pointed out, they're very pricey. On top of just charging you to rent the place, you're charged for food, drinks, tax, tip, cake cutting fees, corkage fees, and some places require you get liability insurance. You're allotted a certain amount of time, and that time also includes set up and clean up. Prices on weekdays also vary from weekend prices.

I've googled as much as I can google. I've gone through The Knot, herecomestheguide, and every wedding resource I can find. I was hoping for somebody with personal experience that could give me a nudge in the right direction.

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I need some help, I am getting married in a little over two months and I need some help with inexpensive ideas for wedding decorations. The colors are purple and silver. Any suggestions? Thanks for all your help!

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I need some help, I am getting married in a little over two months and I need some help with inexpensive ideas for wedding decorations. The colors are purple and silver. Any suggestions? Thanks for all your help!

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The atmospheric backdrop, rich hues and crisp air make a fall theme wedding elegant and unforgettable. For more ideas visit www.canadianbridal.ca

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We have booked a venue but due to family difficulties it would help to have a back up plan, In case we get let down nearer the time?
Have you got any ideas how to make the day magical without it breaking the bank.
We are having a civil ceremony.

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Elsie & Steve's Cool Wedding Reception on 06-07-08

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He's getting frustrated with me "nagging" him about ideas. Is it just him being a man? Our wedding is scheduled for May 2010 and he think it's waaaay too early to be planning. Let me not mention our barely there budget! We needed to start planning LAST YEAR!!! Any suggestions?
Let me clarify some things:
The only thing I'm concerned about at this point is the ceremony and reception venue and how we can save money in those areas(those are the only things I really need his input on right now)

And second (this is for the commented who asked if I'm nuts): FIRST OF ALL NO IM NOT! AND IF YOU READ CORRECTLY, YOU WOULD KNOW THAT WE'RE NOT AT OUR FINANCIAL BEST AND FOR US, THE EARLIER WE START THE BETTER! <READ THEN RE-READ =)

*Also I would never bore him with the colors and flowers portion, he already put that in my hands.

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Celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss gives brides-to-be tips on creating their dream weddings (and dream honeymoon nights!). At Victorias Secret Lexington, NYC.

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