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Weddings come in all shapes, sizes and price tags. If you're just getting started with planning your dream day, you're probably curious about the type of wedding you'd like to have and how much it will cost.

For a wedding with three bridesmaids, three groomsmen, and a buffet for about 100 guests, wedding coordinators estimate that you'll spend $6,000 to $10,000.

But the average wedding has a few more guests than that. Estimate a formal affair with 200 guests and heavy hors d'oeuvres costing as much as $12,000 to $15,000.

Why the big range between dollar signs? There are so many choices, and they run the budget gamut. Not only are there many types of flowers to choose from, but also the size and style of the bouquets, how labor-intensive they are, and whether you choose out-of-season flowers that must be special ordered or seasonal blooms that are plentiful and less costly.

It's not easy to pin down a price on a cake either. How many people will it serve? How elaborate? Buttercream frosting or rolled fondant? Would you like a fruit filling? All of these choices can lead to bigger checks being written.

With our seemingly endless fascination with celebrity lifestyles, the bar has been raised and people's expectations have become a lot higher.

A nice wedding can be put together for far less than the celebrities spend. If you want to, you can get married for $15,000, for $1,000, or even for less. It depends on what your expectations are and what kind of reception you want.

The reception, often the biggest expense, can be controlled by the time of day you choose. Which would you prefer -- a morning wedding with a brunch reception or an afternoon wedding with light finger foods? For an evening wedding, will you choose heavy hors d'oeuvres, a buffet or a sit-down dinner?

One of the more popular options is to choose heavy hors d'oeuvres, but sometimes that can be more expensive than a served meal. The reason? You're paying for more items and paying by the piece.

If you want to cut expenses on your food, the time of day you plan your reception is a big factor. The cheapest time of day is the middle of the afternoon. That's not a time people are usually hungry, so they'll eat less, and you can get away with serving less food.

Looking for other ways to cut costs?

Be creative and put your personality into it. Be creative in your thinking and pick one area of your wedding to really, really shine.

Keep in mind it's possible to create a beautiful occasion no matter what you can afford. It's smart to avoid going into debt for your wedding. You should not still be paying on your wedding when you start paying the hospital bills for having your first child.

Whether you spend $1,500 or $30,000, you'll still be just as married.

Contact Coastal Weddings and Events for a wedding officiant in Myrtle Beach, south Carolina. Even on short notice, arrangements can be made. Our fees are reasonable, and we work with many officiants to meet all your needs. If you need information on how to obtain a marriage license in Myrtle Beach, I will be happy to email the instructions and the application to you. Just remember that from the time you apply and it is entered into the computer, you have a 24 hour waiting period. No blood tests are required. The couple does have to pick up their license in person. Three locations are available in the Myrtle Beach area. The fee for the license is $50 for Horry County residents, $75 for state residents and $100 for out of state. This must be sent with the appplication by money order or cashier's check to Horry County Probate Court. No personal checks are accepted.

The Bridal Show on Oct. 4 will have prize drawings throughout the afternoon. You must be present to win. There will be white gloved butler passed hors d'oeuvres, a steel drummer on the Veranda along with a cash bar, Violinist in the Foyer, Limo rides in a White Cadillac Escalade to the ceremony site and a Bridal Fashion Show by Amanda's Collections. It will be a fun Sunday afternoon from 1-4 PM. The good news is that there is no admission charge. Over 40 vendors will be present, so you have them all available to talk to in one place and pick up their information and brochures.

Recently coordinated a wedding where the couple had a photo booth set up by a company. The guests had four digital shots taken which automatically printed 2 sets of the four pictures. There was an album which they glued some of the pictures in and wrote comments to the couple. It was a big hit all evening. Guests were getting shots with each other, serious and funny and some were taking reshoots if they didn't like their picture. They had a set to take home with them, as well. If you would like more information on where you can get one of these booths, just give me a call.

Officiant for Weddings on the Beach can be arranged even with short notice. Weddings with a small number of people can be performed on the beach without a permit. An officiant with Coastal Weddings and Events can arrange to meet you at a preset location along the Grand Strand. You marriage license will be filed for you. Pictures are attached of weddings in North Myrtle Beach and a wedding ceremony on the beach at Pawleys Island.

The good news. Skilled wedding consultants are trained to work within a variety of budgets. http://www.coastalweddingsandevents.com/packages.cfm

Myrtle Beach Bridal Show, Oct. 4 from 1-4 PM at Premier Resorts at Barefoot Resort. This is the second year for a very successful Bridal Show in Myrtle Beach. Drop us an email if you would like to secure a booth at the Bridal Fair or post back on the blog. Further details will be posted at Myrtle Beach Bridal Show as they become available

Bridal Show Request for Information here.