Low Cost Wedding Reception: How to Do It
Having a low cost wedding reception doesn’t have to look cheap. Here’s how to get away with it.
The wedding market in the United States is at an all time high; over 25 billion dollars is spent each year on weddings, with an average 20-25,000 spent on each. Expense does not always equal success, nor does it mean that you cannot have a good wedding on a budget; many people enjoy the challenge of arranging a low cost wedding whilst still ensuring that they have everything they want. If you follow the advice provided here, that bill could be reduced considerably; perhaps using the savings on something more worthwhile.
Second Hand Bespoke Wedding Dresses
Fortunately there are several options available to help reduce this cost, including the option of a dress that has been worn before. Selling previously owned wedding dresses is an area which is becoming more popular; when a bride-to-be realizes she can have a quality handmade dress for half the cost of a new one or even renting it for the day, this begins to make sense.
The Wedding Reception
The largest single cost is that of the wedding reception but even here savings are possible; statistics show that an average of 189 guests attend so when you are planning your low cost wedding, this is where most savings take place. You can reduce the number of people attending by not inviting those who are only at the periphery of your life which can include distant relatives; when it comes to the meal, instead a four course silver service, why not arrange a hot or cold buffet.
If you intend holding the wedding reception in an expensive hotel then stop and look at the available options; consider holding it at a club perhaps or even book a restaurant where you can keep an open bar to a minimum by only serving beer, wine and soft drinks.
The Wedding Photographs
Photographers are expensive but there is generally no need to hire one for the whole day; why not have your friends and relatives take pictures during the reception. Although it may sound like an unusual idea, you always have the option to not use a professional photographer at all; there is no reason why the photos can’t be taken by your guests and you will find yourself saving many hundreds if not thousands, of dollars.
PC Produced Wedding Invitations
It is also easy to save money on your wedding by designing and printing all your own stationery; with a good computer program and a home printer it is amazing how professional the results are these days. With the correct programs, all the work can be checked fully before it is printed out; this means that often costly errors and adjustments that are often required in the early stages of the work are not made.
Floral Arrangements
If you want to reduce the cost of flowers, then how about this for an option; why not visit the local flower wholesaler where huge savings are possible, then all that’s needed is a little imagination when it comes to the display. If possible, try and get a friend to make your wedding cake for you; cakes do not have to be the traditional fruit so try a sponge cake with a chocolate flavor filling for example.
The Transportation
As a last cost saving measure, ask a friends or relation who has a nice car to decorate it and use it instead of a limousine; I’ll bet he or she would be more than happy.
low cost weddings are a real possibility especially when you have other plans for the savings you make; your guests will still enjoy the day and everyone will be happy!
