Most frugal wedding?

Well since you are having a simple reception and will be in this clothing for a long time outside I would say skip the huge gown and suit thing. Maybe a cute simple white sundress for you and a white on up silky shirt for hubby and think khakis. You can buy these things at JcPenney, Sears etc. For the reception...rent tables and chairs that are not super formal looking. White paper table clothes and simple centerpieces. I love the goldfish in a rose bowl idea for centerpieces. Since you are doing the reception outside I would go with a picnic theme for food. Walmart or Sams could do this for you. You could also get party subs made to your liking at Subway. Chips, salads, veggie trays, fruit trays or fruit kabobs. I would not go with a caterer just pick the food up yourself. Maybe higher an older teen from your church to keep an eye on things while you are at the wedding and they can start setting out food and such while you are having your pictures taken. Someone can just notify them after the ceremony is over. With 50 people you could do this for far less then $1000. I would ask MIL to chip in as well since she invited alot of people. BTW Walmart makes the best wedding cakes. The best tasting ones I ever had and they are so inexpensive also.