Inexpensive Yet Awesome Wedding Reception
July 29, 2008
With the economy at a low point currently, many people are looking for ways where they can have the wedding reception they dreamed of but not go broke at the same time. I am writing though to tell you that it is very possible still. There are people out there who hold their wedding reception for under one hundred dollars, minus the rings and clothing, and this will explain how.
First of all, let’s address the food. Some people find that hot dogs, baked beans and potato salad work best. Others go for something along the lines of a build-you-own-taco bar. Catering is expensive, so if at all possible try to cook the food yourself, or divide the dishes up amongst family members. You will find that most will be more than happy, even honored, to help cook for your reception.
Your favorite bartender from the local watering hole or friends and relatives could man the bar or take care of the set-up and clean-up for you. Hiring one of them can save you hundreds, or they may be willing to do it in exchange for your wedding gift, because it is your special day. Also, hold your reception close to the ceremony site and save on travel.
Real flowers can get very costly, so look into using silk flowers which cut down the price big time. The will last forever, just like your marriage and cost much less. You can keep the memories from your wedding day for the next fifty years.
Get any children involved by letting them create some of the decorations for your wedding. It can be a fun arts and crafts time used to keep them busy while you take care of the more important details. Cutting up pieces of colored construction paper to use as confetti is just one idea to start with.
Instead of renting the chairs and tables from a company for a large cost, see if you can get the tables and chairs from somebody you know. You will not have to worry about the returning of the equipment by the deadline after the reception or something breaking and you getting stuck with the bill for it.
When it is all said and done, planning and executing a great, memorable wedding reception doesn’t necessarily have to be as costly as you may have thought. With just a little bit of thought, effort and smart shopping even you can make it happen, too.
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