It all began with an idea — Intimate get-away with only their closest loved ones, wooded setting, and rustic chic decor complementing the natural beauty of their surroundings.

Use of natural fabrics, simple glassware, candles, and vintage chinaware created the aesthetic they envisioned. Selecting a pictureseque setting allowed nature to function as the primary decor.

These additional cost-saving elements allowed them to achieve their dream wedding get-away while staying on budget:

• Selecting a location not marketed as a wedding venue and double-ing as lodging, prevented the cost-hike associated with typical event venues and also allowed a place for guests to stay

• A small wedding, with only their closest loved ones, reduced reception dinner head count

• Use of in-stock, bulk, fresh flowers purchased from local vendor, instead of pre-ordering floral arrangements reduced floral expenses

• Use of chinaware passed down from family, allowed for beautiful plating of food prepared by a local food truck vendor, creating an elegant dinner without the typical costs

• Selectively purchasing limited decor through a variety of reduced cost means, provided significant cost reductions