How to Plan a Wedding Online with a $1,000 Budget

Here are some creative ideas for how to get started on planning a truly affordable, beautiful wedding for a total of 40 people, including attire for a bride, groom, best man, and matron of honor! You probably never thought you'd see a wedding gown for less than $100! This beautiful, simple dress is a steal at $49 (here ), with many others to choose from! Finish your wardrobe with an elegant tiara $8 (here), blue garter belt $4 (here) and white shoes (an average of $10 or less on Ebay).

He can look smart and fashionable in one of these tuxs priced at an amazing $60 for any full suit ensemble on their site (here), finish them off with a nice pair of men's dress shoes, running about $10 on Ebay. These same sites will outfit your groom's man affordably too for the same price!

Your bride's mate will be stunning in this pretty grown up look priced at just $40 with a variety of colors available to match your wedding theme (here), buy her some Ebay special shoes too - it's in the budget!

Flowers can quickly run up a tab if you're not careful, so it was great to find this pre-made floral bouquet featuring lily of the valley and white roses at just $18 (here). You're bride's mate will accent you nicely carrying this white rose accent (here) for a mere $10!

For the little members of your wedding party, consider this ring pillow and flower basket combo, both in white silk with elegant rose accent priced at $24 (here). Fill her basket with your choice of faux colored petals for just $4 (here).

The ceremony will be beautiful when you purchase one of these charming, elegant unity candles that you can customize FREE (with several styles to choose from) for just $19.99 (here). Pretty up the aisle when you add some pew bow accents, 12 just a few dollars on the same site. With wedding music CDs running a mere $10 or less on eBay, and when you can even buy reception music CDs at auction (if you don't already have your own mix) all you'll need is to 'vote' a friend DJ for the day!

Photography's expensive, instead pass out a dozen of these wedding themed disposable cameras (remind them to save some film for the reception!) just $74 (here ). Don't forget to have guest sign the guest book, just $6! (here)

Of course, you have to get someone to your wedding in the first place, Wal-Mart (Martha Stewart) offers several choices for printable, charming wedding invitations - a steal at just $12 for 40 invitations with envelopes (here).

The reception can be tastefully decorated, and affordable with some of these thrifty ideas! Start off with some pretty mock lace table cloths to set the mood ($20 for 5 here ), for a polished look, 'set' the tables with these ivory or other colored settings (50 settings for about $15 here), accented by pretty linked heart napkins just $4 for 50 (here). These pretty tissue honey comb center pieces will only look expensive but only run $4 each (here). Coordinating honey comb bells can grace the ceilings for just $8/12 (here), adding a lot of flair for little cash!

Favors can also be fun when you offer up these 'ring for a kiss' cards, $5 will cover everyone with a few left over! (here)

But, what's a wedding without food. Heavenly Hams offers the Number One voted mail order ham, and we priced it at two hams which will only run about $170 and will serve approx 54 (here). Add your own quick sides and presto! Serve on these 3 trays for $8 deals! (here)

Your cake can be unique but stunning when your purchase two yummy, unique cheesecakes, all you need to do is make four more cuts per cake to serve all of your guest for just under $100! (here or here). 'Dress them up' by displaying cakes on this Wilton Cake stand just $32 (here), and finish the already elegant cake with this unique and more stable cake topper pick just $3 (here). Featuring pretty silver toned interlocking hearts that match the napkins for a carried through theme! Print free place setting cards here (here) and you're done!

Get 'Personal' with these affordable wedding accents! Set of personalized toast glasses just $10 (here) or maybe a personalized cake serving set just $15 on sale now (here). The same site that offers those personalized goodies also carries personalized gifts for your wedding party under $10! Hey, and why not, with this budget you can afford to!

PLEASE NOTE, I do not necessarily know anything about these Web sites, their shipping charges, or reputation, please be smart and do some research and only purchase from companies you personally trust. Shipping and other fees are not included in these prices, and they may change depending on the websites. Always 'walk through' your wedding to make sure you have everything covered and allow for shipping/returns times.