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assigned to one of the biggest costs associated with your big day, her marriage, but there are ways to reduce costs, and creating a fun and festive party for your family and friends.
Now that you're inside, you have to do a lot of planning. You have the date and the balance (right?) And now you're finding that the marriage will have a piece of big budget. Shortly after signing your first born and sell his soul to the devil, as you likeCreate a festive atmosphere, live, feed and your guests are in your family? With a little 'creativity and following suggestions can pull off a beautiful wedding ceremony that budget friendly.
Location, Location, Location
As the saying goes, location is everything. In this case, the path can save a bundle. Instead of booking the ballroom of an exclusive hotel or other "must-have" location, try something different and unique. They arehow many sites are free or very cheap to be surprised. Look into gardens, vineyards, museums, churches, warehouses, hotels, banquet and also the home of a friend or family member. They may also be able to find restaurants in your area that specializes in affordable weddings. When comparing prices, you should remember that "free" sites, you have to rent chairs, tables and more, so there are some costs. Sometimes it turns out to be more budget Friendly RentalsEconomic room that provides those things for you.
Define your customer list
It is tempting to invite your 50th cousin twice removed and is easy to leave and calling on family members, people who have said hello back to kindergarten, but for budgetary reasons, do you have with your host company list. Stick to the call for people who are very close, and you will save on the cost of hundreds of foods and beverages at your wedding.
LetEat Cake
Your wedding cake can be $ 5 per serving and slightly less than a big bite from your budget. You might want to consider ordering a cake small screen, and also to order a cake to serve your guests. And 'much cheaper, and your guests probably will not think twice. And do not forget to ask around. Chances are, you or your boyfriend is a friend, the beautiful wedding cakes and withdrawals, almost nothing.
Food
Family members are usually more than happy to help prepare food for your reception. Many foods such as roast beef, ham and lasagna are easy to prepare ahead of time in large quantities. And if you're preparing the food yourself, buying in bulk (wholesale clubs, etc) saves you lots of money. Potlucks are also enjoying a degree of renewed popularity. Ask family members to provide some of the food, and then invite guests to bring a dish in lieu of a gift. Simply slip a note into the invitation altering guests of this option.
To Drink or not to Drink
Alcohol also raises the cost of your wedding reception. Consider having only limited drinks available. Of course, if you have a morning or early afternoon wedding, alcohol isn't usually necessary. And some venues don't allow alcohol at all, so this point wouldn't even be an issue . Be sure to check on this at the locations you're considering.
Decorations
With a little creativity (lights, candles, faux plants and trees), anyplace can be transformed into a beautiful reception location. Remember, your guests are there to celebrate with you, not critique the crystal chandeliers (or lack thereof). And there are scores of table decorations you can make yourself that are quite affordable. Don't be shy about family and friends to pitch in on making the decorations and decorating for the reception. Most times, they're more than happy to help.
Music
Save yourself $1000 or more by foregoing a live band. If you ask around, you probably have a family member, friend, or friend of a friend who does wedding DJ duties (or at least has a killer sound system) and would be willing to take charge of the music - usually for little or no cost. Your guests just want to dance and have fun, and it's not that important to them exactly where the music is coming from
Something Borrowed...
There are so many details to attend to when planning a wedding reception. Where does the punch bowl come from? What about the silverware? And the coffee pot? If the location does not provide these things for you, and you're not using a caterer, there's nothing wrong with renting these items or borrowing them from friends or family members. There's no need to invest in a punch bowl - unless you think you'll get more use out of it. Besides, you can always buy one down the road when you need it, but do it when you budget isn't so tight. All of these little incidentals really add up, so take advantage of other people's willingness to help.
Don't let your wedding reception bury you under a mountain of debt. With a little resourcefulness and creativity, you can create a beautiful - and affordable - wedding reception filled with memories that will last a lifetime.
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