This ^^ 
  
We married in a registry office, reception meal with family, then a Hog Roast for friends the following weekend. In all the total cost was about £2500 . . .  Best Day Ever!! So don't be thinking that you have to spend thousands to have a good time. We did what WE wanted and how WE wanted it. 
  
Congratulations toy both  
 
It was a very good day   Have to agree with Doogy, do what you 2 want to do.  We got married in a registry office, lunch in a local village restaurant for 30 or so family and close freinds and then a big party 2 days later at the local golf club for ALL our freinds and family, Can't remember how much it all was bu less than £4k, it was our best couple of days and we'll remember it forever becuse we were so happy not because of a swanky venue but each to their own obviously.  We chose to splurge on our honeymoon, 2.5 weeks in South Africa, selfish but we enjoyed and remember every minute of it.