Save money by having your wedding between November and April. As it's considered 'off season'. All wedding related services are less busy. Ask for 'off season' discounts.
I bartend for weddings and have found that if you choose a hall that allows you to have your own bartenders and purchase your own alcohol you can save at least $1000. I worked at a golf corse in Vancouver, B.C. and they charged $5.75 an ounce and they guestimated the total. They were well known to. I can answer basic questions relating to saving $ atro11@hotmail.com or I can even work your wedding!