It is difficult to imagine: Our wedding cost a whopping $200. I borrowed my dress and veil; I made the bridesmaid’s dresses; a friend made and gifted the cake; we had one bouquet for the church; and our fathers (both ministers) performed the ceremony. We opted for the photographer’s monthly spec ial ($100 for eight 8x10s) and paid cash for everything, even the groomsmen’s tux rentals ($10 each). A lot has changed in 52 years, but enough about me. ...read more read less