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How To Have A Great Wedding Reception Without Breaking The Bank

If you are planning or have ever helped someone plan a wedding, you know how expensive it can be. Even those who try to cut cost often find that there are very few traditional methods for having an inexpensive event. However, those willing to be creative will find, there are plenty of ways to cut costs. The important thing is to choose your priorities and cut corners in other places. The other aspects can be done on the cheap but still seem as if you are having an elegant, fun, celebratory occasion. The first thing is to explore less expensive food options. Instead of serving a full sit down dinner, consider serving only cake and other desserts. If you have an afternoon or later evening wedding, people may not be expecting a full dinner. Serving cake, pastries, and delicious dessert wines cuts cost without seeming cheap. Another option for cutting food costs is to serve non-traditional wedding meals. The average wedding meal of rubbery chicken or overcooked steak often costs ten or twenty dollars per serving. For a more affordable choice, choose casual, fun foods such as Roseville BBQ catering or Sacramento corporate catering which can provide delicious, affordable food options your guests will enjoy more than the traditional wedding meals. Your reception will have a casual feel, but your guests will have a great time.

Food is just one way of cutting costs at weddings. Many times, it is the venue rental fees that add to the cost of the event. Instead of opting for a high-end wedding reception hall, choose something casual.

If you have a place that is large enough, consider having the reception in your home, or the home of a friend or family member. Depending on the climate in which you live, the outdoor space of a private home expands the reception venue space.

If there are no private homes with enough space, you can choose a nearby park or lakefront. There are sometimes rental fees associated with these locations, but they are typically hundreds of dollars less than traditional wedding reception venues. Just spruce up the outdoor location with a few decorations. Have a friend head over to the site beforehand to set up. In some cases, you can even have the ceremony at the location.

Speak with your wedding officiate to see if they are willing to perform an outdoor ceremony. Weddings can be expensive, but with a few cost cutting ideas, you can have a fantastic reception without spending a ton of money. Use your imagination, commit to being flexible, and remember the important part of the wedding is being surrounded by your friends and family on your special day.