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Shelley + Steve's laid-back Texas celebration proves you don’t need a grand venue or massive guest list to have a wedding that’s full of heart. With a meaningful courthouse ceremony, a cozy reception at Rudy’s, and a soundtrack courtesy of a live saxophone player, this couple kept things entirely their own. Every choice was made with intention—and we’re so excited to share their story with you.
The quick facts

At a glance

Couple
Shelley + Steve
Where
Corpus Christi, Texas
When
April 13, 2025
Season
Spring
Budget
$4,409
Guests
40
The numbers

How they spent $4,409

Below is an estimated wedding budget breakdown provided by the couple.

  • Photography 34% $1,500
  • Partner 1 Attire 22% $975
  • Partner 2 Attire 18% $800
  • Catering 17% $735
  • Music/Entertainment 5% $200
  • Officiant 5% $200
  • Total wedding budget $4,409

What creative or personal aspects did you include in your wedding?

We had a saxophone player at our wedding.

What is the most memorable moment of your day?

The most memorable moment of the day for us was taking photos will all of our guests and spending time with them.

What was the biggest thing you did to save money?

The biggest thing we did to save money was getting married at the courthouse with a reception at Rudy’s. The party room was free, so we just had to pay for the food.

What was your biggest splurge?

The photographer! Photographs are very important to us.

Photography is one of my husband’s many passions. We wanted a good photographer and didn’t mind paying for the quality we received.

What’s the best advice you have for planning your wedding now that you’re on the other side?

I planned our wedding in a very short period of time and did not have to have a lot of input from a lot of people. This way it was what I wanted and we saved a ton of money.

We had our immediate families and our closest friends in attendance which was what mattered to us the most.

The dream team

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