Tuesday, February 24, 2009

How To Have A Celebrity-Style Wedding Reception On A Cheap Budget

By Samantha Jones

Have you always wanted a very ornate wedding reception, but have had to be satisfied with a lesser idea due to budget restrictions? You shouldn't have to change your plans. You should be able to have your special wedding day just the way you wish it, this way when you look back on the day you don't wish it had been different. Create your wedding day to be the most memorable day you have ever had. Believe it or not, you can have your celebrity-style wedding reception without it costing too much money. By thinking outside the box and using some unusual resources you can throw the kind of wedding reception that competes with the celebrity-style ones, but at a much lower cost.

Become Organized

Before you can accomplish your celebrity-style wedding reception you have to become organized. Make a decision on what things you want to include. Don't worry about how much everything will cost yet. As you start shopping for everything you will determine if it is all doable or not. The things you put on your list should be the location of the reception, what decorations are needed, food, drinks, centerpieces, place cards, and the music you want.

Enlist the Troops

If you want to save money on your wedding reception-skip hiring a professional. These individuals are typically highly skilled in what they do and their fees prove it! Your best bet is to find people who are willing to help you for free. You shouldn't have to look further than your family and friends. Enlist the services of as many people as you can. This includes children. Children can be especially helpful with repetitive crafts, so include them in your wedding reception plans. Don't wait until the last minute to solicit assistance. Let people know way in advance that you will need them to help you with your wedding reception.

Shopping Time

With your list of wedding reception ideas in hand, it is time to start shopping. The venue for your wedding reception will probably be the most expensive part of the reception. Cheap alternatives that don't look cheap include restaurants and church halls. If you choose to have your wedding reception at a restaurant, make sure that you can use your own flatware, plates, and glasses. You can purchase elegant versions of these at discount shops for less than $100, depending on the number of guests you invite. Simplify food at your wedding reception by having three choices from which your guests can choose when they RSVP to your invitation. Caters charge less when you order by the plate. As an added touch you can place a delicious assortment of divinity on each table. For your centerpieces and decorations, hobby shops offer the best prices. You can find design ideas that you can create you and your troops can create for very little. Placecards aren't a necessity, but if you have assigned people at tables, placecards will help people to find their table. You can create your own wedding reception placecards by purchasing an inexpensive greeting card software program and elegant paper. You will need an inkjet printer to print the cards. Unless you know someone who will offer you a cheap price for wedding reception music, skip the DJ and the live band. Creating a few CDs of various popular love songs is a less expensive choice.

Reward your Helpers

Having a dinner with your wedding party is usually the tradition, which includes your bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, along with the bride and groom of course. It usually takes place the night before the wedding after the rehearsal. You can invite your reception helpers if you so choose or you may decide to have a separate gathering to thank them. At whichever event you choose you should definitely let everyone know how much you truly appreciate their help to make your wedding reception memorable. - 15784

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