Driftalia 10x10 Pop Up Canopy with Sidewalls, Outdoor Instant Canopy Tent with Carry Bag for Commercial Events, Camping, Backyard Parties - White

Option 4: lovely summer backyard wedding with a BBQ assortment including salads, snacks, a couple of side dishes, wine, beer, soda, juices, and curated song list off your choice for dancing. Your guests are 6 hours away as you say. So make it a trip to a camping area that has a space to accommodate the guests. Cabins are comparatively inexpensive and easier than tents. Even specifically buying few folding benches and tables, speakers, canopy tents in case of rain, and drink and food will be infinitely cheaper. Stag night / bridal shower the day before at the campground can be super fun picnic, scavenger hunt, fishing, swimming, hiking or whatever the area has to offer. Tell everyone that in lieu of gifts, your guests, bridemaids and groomsmen are in charge of manning the BBQ and setting up. Hire two local people to clean up, some campgrounds have staff you can hire for this. Even if you pay each $100 for the two hour clean up, it's nowhere near the $15,000 you're looking at now. It will still be less expensive and far more fun than a stressful formal affair. Have fun with the it. You're already married, the party can be just that. A party. And make sure to tell whoever you're making reservations with that it's a family reunion. Mentioning "wedding" automatically ups the prices. Like magic.