Have you always dreamed of an elaborate wedding reception, but have become content with a simple reception to save money and/or time? Well, you shouldn’t give up on your dreams. Your wedding is a special day, and you don’t want to have to look back wishing you had done things differently. It is in your best interest to create the wedding that will be most memorable and happy for you. Despite widespread notions, having a celebrity-style wedding reception doesn’t have to mean cleaning out your bank account. By using some unconventional resources, you can have the wedding reception to rival those of celebrities, but without the high cost.
Get Organized
Before you can start putting your celebrity-style wedding reception together, you need to get yourself organized. Think about what you want. At this stage, don’t worry about how much things will cost. When you get to the shopping stage you will be able to determine what is feasible or not. The main items you should include on your list are a wedding venue, decorations, food and drink, place cards, centerpieces, and music.
Enlist the Troops
If you want to save money on your wedding reception-hire a professional, among others. These individuals are typically highly skilled in what they do and can save you from uncalled-for expenses. Your other bet is to find people who are willing to add supplementary help for free. You shouldn’t have 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.
Time to Shop
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. Asan added touch you can place a delicious assortment of divinity on each table. You can find design ideas that you can create you and your troops can create for very little. Place cards aren’t a necessity, but if you have assigned people at tables, place cards will help people to find their table. You can create your own wedding reception place cards by purchasing an inexpensive greeting card software program and elegant paper. You will need an inkjet printer to print the cards. Dancing has always been an important part of wedding celebrations. It’s one of the surefire ways to entertain your guests! You can scout for someone who will offer you a cheap price for wedding reception music with DJ or live band. For Dancefloor wraps options, DFW offers the best prices.
Wedding dinner with the wedding party (bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents) just before the wedding ceremony is traditional. It is a good idea to either invite your wedding reception helpers to this dinner or to a separate fun event. At this event, you should show your appreciation for helping make your wedding reception the best!