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Okay so I'm narrowing and narrowing down my venues but struggling with which to go with?! I have about 5 left a few under budget but not at nice or very "cliche hotel" setting some at budget but feel...

So I'm really trying to have a full wedding for under $10k. Ideally way under. Has anyone had a wedding without a DJ? How did it go? Other ideas for saving? Looking at a brunch or lunch option...