Now while I didn't plan my wedding.. My sister did all the hard work for me lol..

This is what I recommend..
first of all decide what you and DP really want..

I think the best thing is a registry office wedding a huige party afterwards I so wanted to do that but Dh wanted the wedding

you can invite people to the wedding and have a small private reception if you prefer..

There are some great wedding sites online.. I would google budget weddings and see what that come sup with