Try going about this another way. Send an email to your closes friends and family asking their advice on what to put on the menu inexpensively. If your family is like mine they will jump at the chance to "provide" something they think is their best dish. (my fiance's cousin took cake decorating classes and begged to do the cupcakes for our reception) ... View related article.
Have you thought about tobacco canvas? I live in Kentucky and it is easily found here. EXTREMELY cheap at the local farm supply store. Just wrap it in lights and hang and wrap around poles in barn. ... View related article.
