Cheap Wedding Reception

Are you trying to save money on your wedding day? Are you trying to work with a budget that sounds unrealistic? Are you trying to have a beautiful looking wedding half the price? The average wedding costs $20,000 with is out of the reach of many individuals. So having a cheap wedding reception is a great way to keep your costs down.

Nowadays it almost seems impossible to have a cheap wedding reception but guess what, it can be done. First you must figure out your budget you want to work with. Come up with a close to exact estimate of what you want to spend on your reception. Write down in details what you plan on having at your reception.

Now that most people have a budget it almost allows them to exceed their budget. $5,000 can turn into $5,500 or even $6,000. Some people have a mindset of “what’s a couple hundred dollars more”. Don’t do that. If you have a budget of $5,000 start, planning with a $4,000 budget in mind. This way if you shoot past the $4,000 mark you won’t be disappointed.

First plan for a cheap wedding reception is the location. Location will vary immensely. If you plan to have your reception in a backyard versus a country club, you can look to save a lot of money. Country club can add up quickly. If you package is set at $70 a person and you have 200 people, that is $14,000 just for your reception.

Having your cheap wedding reception in a hall is a very good way to save money. You usually pay a price that is much less and is a flat fee. At a hall you can decorate it to your own likings and still come up with a glamorous beautiful looking hall. But before you settle for a hall, price around with all options in mind. Some halls can run you for your money so you must not settle for the first choice.

Restaurants also have banquet areas for wedding receptions. Depending on how upscale one restaurant might be, you might be able to find reasonable rates. Try not and go for a 5 star restaurant for there you will be spending top dollar. Look for one in your area that is big enough and that has a beautiful look to it. The last thing you want is a run of the mill dump that has this awful smell to it.

More and more people are having wedding receptions at their own home or somewhere outdoors. With the right set up this can be a very romantic occasion. The only down side on the outdoors is fighting the weather. No matter what day your wedding falls on you can’t guarantee the weather forecast.

What do you need for a cheap wedding reception? Depending on if it’s included in package but you will need tables. You will have to find out how many people will be there and determine how many tables you will need. Before renting tables check around for the best prices. Ask around for some recommendations. You will also need a caterer. I think everyone knows at least one caterer or knows someone who knows one. Some can get expensive but you can work with prices as you start to contact more and more. Decorations are something you don’t have to spend a lot on. Keep them to the bare minimum. Many department stores have great prices on fabrics and cool little knick knacks. Flowers can be made by you. Or if you choose to go with a florist don’t go for the priciest arrangement, go simple and beautiful.

You can very easily have a cheap wedding reception. There is no need to stretch your budget to the limit. All ideas mentioned can also be very expensive. Before you choose you have to do some homework. Always write down prices and recommendations of anyone you come in contact with. Your wedding is your day and breaking the bank is something you don’t have to do. Enjoy it for it is only once.