[neogodless]

First, the "cheating!"

  - family and friends helped us with food prep and photography
  - in-laws donated food and some drinks
  - family friend made us a cake and other baked goods
  - borrowed chairs from workplace
  - in-laws provided a venue for the after party (their house!)

Now, the expenses

  - #1 expense was the officiant
  - rented a park pavilion on a hillside overlooking a lake ($125)
  - alcohol and drinks
  - flowers (low cost) and decorations (local party store)
  - some homemade decorations
  - custom table gifts

We got lucky on the weather (that's my superpower) - a perfect, dry 80F day. The wedding ceremony was under a tree with chairs for the immediate family, and only lasted about 5 minutes. The reception was in a nearby pavilion with additional tables and chairs added.

We didn't have alcohol at the park - we migrated to my in-laws for that.

Any downsides?

  - I wouldn't have minded having someone with DJ experience there to keep things on schedule, and get people dancing
  - Along with the above, I would've liked to move to the after-party a little sooner. Drinks help people loosen up ;)