Rentals

If deciding on an outdoor reception, or if there are other rental needs, I may be able to get you some for a discounted price or possibly free. Especially if it isn't during a peak weekend when he will just have stuff sitting in the storage house anyways.

http://www.olsonsrental.com/

My uncle owns the store, and he gave us everything for our wedding for free. We, however, had to go pick it up, return it, set it up, etc. since it is a bit out of the way (it was the least we could do anyways, since he was letting us use them free.) This was really easy to do with our truck and trailer.

With rental stuff in general though, keep in mind that summer is a busy time (4th of July, late June/July/August grad parties), so if you do pick a busy weekend, you will want to put in rental orders early.

Hand Fans

Favor idea, especially good for a summer wedding or outdoor reception.

Available from http://www.weddingfavorstolove.com/pc/IP1000/Unique_Wedding_Favors/Sandalwood-Fan-Favors.html for 99 cents each.

http://weddingshop.theknot.com/weddingwarehouse/ProductPage.aspx?pId=P1063 $1.95 each

Herbs

"Many brides are opting to adorn their tables with herbs rather than flowers. Here, rough-hewn wooden boxes (made by the groom and the bride's father) are filled with eight small pots of herbs. Each table featured its own herb and was named accordingly."

The herbs could also be given as favors, or at least the centerpieces will still serve some function after the wedding is over :-)

Twilight

Inspiration:

Night Sky

Lots of sheer and shimmering materials would be used for decorationing. Glitter dust, tulle/netting with scattered rhinestones, etc. Gold or silver would both work with this combination.

Turquoise and Yellow

Inspired by:

(no, I'm not pusing for a Disney wedding. Think tropics/tropical fish, or sunflower fields :-) )

Wedding Stuff:

This schema would work equally well with bold solids or more casual patterns like polka dots, gingham, and swirls.

Cakes

http://www.toogoodtoeat.co.uk/Gallery/scottish.htm

They are located in scotland, so it might be a better idea to ask a local baker to mimic one of these, if one strikes your fancy.

Jewelry

A wide thin ribbon would make an excellent necklace/choker and would look excellent with a single celtic styled bead. Also, crystal charms are quite cheap and look nice. They could be used for bridalparty jewelry or even small favors for guests. (To either wear or to hang on the car mirror) Cost: around 55 cents + ribbon

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/artbeads_1950_93444325