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Just a short blog this time. I really don't remember exactly what our wedding cost, but some
figures come to mind. The bridesmaid dresses were $45 (very expensive, $25 was the going rate,
but all fell in love with this dress) Flowers were $50. Including Bride's bouquet with orchid corsage
in center and miniature bouquet for throwing. 6 bridesmaid fans, 6 floral crowns, 8 boutonierres,
oops, 9, and two mother coursages, two standing bouquets for the church. Flowers by Miller's
flower shop, located across the street from Union Cemetary (incidentally the one Audrey and I
got locked into one dark and gloomy night. Another story for another time.) The church and
the custodian were donations, as we were members of the church. The hall was $35 rental and
I think the music was about the same, which if you wanted them to stay past midnight then you
had to pay $5 more. The buffet was $1 per plate. My dress was $60. I really don't remember
about the dinner and the beer and soda. The photographer charged us $45 for an album with
40 black and white pictures. He took lots of pictures, including pictures of couples, which could
be purchased for $1 per 5 x 7 photo. Of course, my father included the price of the new living
room rug my mother insisted on. The invitations were donated as well as the cake. My dad
was unhappy with the invitations, as he wanted to include the phrase (your presents is requested,
please carry them in your hand) as well as his plan to pass the collection plate. How I loved that
man. Anyhow, somewhere I have a notebook with the expenses from my parents wedding, that
my dad kept track of. I don't remember much, but one entry sticks in my mind Ribbon for flowers
10 cents. till next time----------I love you all