I tried to be as cost efficient as possible when it came to spending money, since we paid for nearly 90 percent of all wedding costs. Our parents helped out a lot, but the bulk of the cost was left up to us.
I originally wanted an outdoor ceremony, but changed my mind since Cleveland weather can be quite unpredictable. I started researching churches and probably visited more than half a dozen in Cleveland. What I quickly came to realize is that churches can be pretty pricey if you're not a member. We ended up finding one in Tremont that we fell in love with. It's not located in the heart of Tremont, but it's not too far out and is definitely worth visiting if you're trying to keep costs down.
We wanted to have our reception in a place that was close to downtown and allowed us to bring in our own caterer. We found a great spot in the Gordon Square Arts District that also was home to several art galleries. If you like an industrial look, you should consider checking out this space.
Want to customize your own menu? Or do you have a certain food budget you need to stay within? These guys will work with you to make everything perfect on your wedding day.
I'm not a huge cake or sweets fan, but for some reason, cupcakes have a special place in my heart. I decided to do a cupcake tower for the reception with a small cake topper and it turned out exactly the way I wanted it to! Plus, it saved me money on plates and utensils!
And if you like the photos I posted here, (other than the one I took of Dim and Den Sum) they are from the fabulous and talented Tom Forrest Photography. Tom, along with his second shooter Kevin, are both absolutely amazing and took the best pics of our wedding. They exceeded my expectations and I'm grateful to have such beautiful photos to keep for the rest of my life.
And, with that, I'll end this post with my favorite photo of the day.
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