I haven't married yet, but a sister has and she was given a budget. She and now hubby were in school so everyone was poor and since that area seems to have a lot of marriages (no, not Nevada!), they had a place where she could rent a GORGEOUS gown and have it fitted too. Don't know how much that was, but I believe it was less expensive than buying all the stuff...
They did not have a sit down meal. Just a reception and favors. When they came out here it was the same. There was some place that rented plants and a nice lattice arch. It was really pretty.