I felt that spending a lot on our wedding would just be unnecessary at this stage in life. My husband and I were both married to other people when we were in our twenties, so we’d both had the big party that cost a lot. Now that we’re in our 40s, that just seemed like something we don’t need. But I knew that I could put together a really nice event that would be unique at a low cost. So, I did things like offering seedling wedding favors that my guests could take home with them, and we even had a cupcake cake, rather than the traditional three-tiered wedding cake that most people get.
I got a lot of compliments at my reception because I tried to do things that were unique and different. Rather than throwing ride or confetti as my husband and I left the church after the ceremony, I had guests open small boxes that each contained one beautiful butterfly to release. Continue reading