If you are a member of a church in the south, then having a wedding at your church is free. You might pay a tip to the pastor for performing the wedding. Reception is another matter. Some have receptions in the church dining hall without alcohol. Only decorations and food/snacks/flowers are what you pay for. So, in the south it pays to be a church member, for weddings or funerals. Some get married in the church, but have a reception at say the Elks Lodge where they can have alcohol. Membership at the Elks Lodge around here was $100 a year. Not bad, and they have a pool, monthly music and dancing.
