How to Have a Great Event Without a Huge Bill
The dress, the limousines, the honeymoon in Fiji. Getting married costs a ton of money. In fact, according to costofwedding.com, the average wedding in the US now costs $26,800. About half of that steep figure is spent on a wonderful wedding reception to celebrate the bride and groom's new union. Between the caterers, the fancy reception hall rental, and the elaborate cake, the expenses can be deafening. However, there are some great reception ideas that are both fun and can help defray the cost of your big day.If you're in close proximity to a beach and you're planning your wedding during one of the more seasonable months of the year, this sort of reception is a gorgeous option. A tent rental is a good idea in case of rain, but it is still an affordable option since with most beaches you will save on the costly hall rental. Seashell centerpieces can keep with the theme, but a great deal of decoration is usually unnecessary for this type of reception because of the wonderful oceanic backdrop is all the eye candy your guests need. Also, be sure to check out any local seafood markets for cheap food fares for your menu. An informal clam bake would save you a ton of dough over the standard caterers and white gloved servers.
Second, an English garden part is an elegant daytime reception that is oftentimes easy on the pocketbook. A simple menu of sandwiches, fruit salads, and tea can be light on the wallet and a cinch to prepare. Search in your local phone book for botanical gardens or nice parks for your reception venue. Most parks will charge a small fee for the use of their facilities, but they also have pavilions and building to use that will save on tent, table, and chair rental. The key to a nice garden reception is beautiful flowers and greenery. Pick a location with colorful landscaping so that you don't have to compensate with a great deal of additional flowers that can be rather expensive.
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