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January 27, 2016

Life Church. Borrow another’s sweet backyard, or better yet, haul folks to the coast, where free beaches abound. Under a three-hour drive away, Cannon Beach legally allows the consumption of alcohol, plus a view of Haystack Rock, made famous in the opening scene of The Goonies. Beachside nuptials are even better for cutting the cost of tables and linens, if opting for a picnic-style meal. Provide thrift-picked blankets and baskets—a great place for those fresh loaves, meats, and cheeses. Some think it tacky, but I’ve always been partial to a potluck affair, having everyone contribute one delicious dish. Also suggested by Hoffman is ditching the cake and offering bulk-bought cookie or cupcake bars, catering to guests’ creative tastes, or serving tea, coffee, or punch, cheaper alternatives to alcohol. Diamond DietsI’ve always considered the cost of rings a side expense, as they symbolize the last gift exchanged between to-be-weds before their merry mergers. However, jewelry is listed as the second-greatest expense for Corvallis couples, spending $3,931 on average. Well-known ways around jacked-up jewelry costs are by buying smaller, accentuating stones and keeping diamonds at a minimum, or by selling old pieces at local gold exchange stores and buying new. Wedding Factory Direct lists wholesale, closeout jewelry for as little as $50 and sites like Overstock.com and Etsy likewise list low-cost options. If, like me, you have an aversion to diamonds, check out the website A Practical Wedding, featuring 30 non-traditional rings under $500. Amateurs and ProfessionalsCorvallis couples spend more than a pretty penny for pictures and filmography—on average, $2,734. Package prices vary between $600 and $3,000 for local photographers. I suggest contacting OSU’s Arts Department for hook-ups with rookies thirsting to fill their portfolio pages. OSU photography professor Julia Bradshaw recommends current student Heather March, whose rates begin at $600 for a four-hour time slot, as well as recent graduate Shae Williams, who charges $1,500 total. Local professional Travis Johnson charges between $700 and $3,000, with his packages inclusive of proof books, loaded USB drives, and online galleries accessible to guests. If these prices seem steep, I again advise you to use your connections. Ask a photo-savvy friend to snap a few as a favor. Take advantage of Instagram, Dropbox, or Eversnap, which allow guests to upload pictures directly to a personal web address or hashtag. Think ThriftyAs for attire and accessories, the average Corvallis couple spends $1,616. It’s important to most brides to stay strict to vision, but landing the dream dress without breaking the bank is possible, I promise. The closest local go-to is the Shabby Chic Bride consignment shop in Salem, sto... (Wedding Savvy: Simplicity Saves - The Corvallis Advocate)