...so what?? this is YOUR wedding, and like many have said is a reflection of your personalities and lives. If you are into biking or rock climbing or skiing, then WHY NOT attach it to your wedding.

My husband and i met mtb and much of our income is well, spent on mtb, so it only seemed OBVIOUS to make it part of our wedding.

Some suggestions on budgeting for the wedding - the knot has an EXCELLENT budget planner thing that was awesome. the dollar store for candles and what not, and Michaels always has coupons and specials on various wedding and decorating things...

A friend did our wedding photos (that was a MAJOR savings for us!!) and we didn't bother with an official videographer. All i have ever heard (sorry if i offend!!) is that it isn't worth it. a friend taped the ceremony and walked around talking to people, so we have a little video memory of the day that was free (free is good!).

set your budget FIRST. food and reception is going to be the biggest expense, but there are other options to save money.

i can go on and on and on.



congrats!!
Han