We have a really small budget compared to a lot of yous but I really want to give my guests an amazing experience of beauty and hospitality and gratitude.
That said, I'm trying to imagine every way possible of hosting a beach reception that's super affordable. Will make the table toppers myself, lots of lush greenery we'll gather from friends gardens in the week before, possibly having a macaroon cake, and a bubbly bar with beer and champagne and sparkling water for the AA folks in the crowd 
. I'm an artist with a pretty good sense of design which should help.
How can I get really reasonable food/tent/chair arrangements? Dance floor? Any creative ideas out there?
Any horror or amazing stories about beach receptions? It sounds like we may not be able to have any glass/ceramic! And careful of turtle nests. Both of those have me worried.
Please don't slam me for being cheap, we really want to be awesome hosts but have a very limited budget for legitimate reasons, I'll spare you.
