Its enough to make you want to throw in the towel and elope.

you could even do it without chopping the guest list or sacrificing the booze.

Take notes from these four couples who got married without spending over $10,000.

A couple hold hands at their outdoor wedding.

Laura Grace Tarpley and Daniel Jones wed under an arch that his father picked up for $45 at a garage sale. Photo courtesy R Chavez Photo

The couple made their own playlists and recruited a friend to play iPhone DJ.

One of the groomsmen built the archway they got married under.

A few other friends played live music during the ceremony.

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Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?

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The Roehms went the nontraditional route when it came to the venue and food.

Tarpley and Jones also relied on the talents of loved ones.

A graphic designer bridesmaid made their invitations and wedding programs for free.

A family friend volunteered to serve as wedding coordinator.

Another friend baked a three-tier cake, charging less than half the price they would have gotten elsewhere.

The bride got a used dress from the wedding websiteOnceWedand bought inexpensive decor from Amazon.

For music, Schembari and Speed just took advantage of their monthly Spotify subscription.

She discovered the costs were thousands of dollars cheaper if the event wasnt promoted as a wedding.

The venue they selected would have charged about $16,000 for a wedding for their 100 guests.

Instead, the couple spent less than $5,000 total.

Heres a glimpse of the couples wedding expenses:

Seeherefor more details on this couples wedding story.

Nicole Dow is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.

When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?

Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?