Inexpensive Wedding Reception Ideas

5 Practical and Inexpensive Wedding Reception Ideas

Even if you have never been a part of planning a wedding if you are here it is because you have seen how big a part of the budget is needed just for the reception.

You are in the market for a few inexpensive wedding reception ideas and we have them.

The favors, the drinks, the food and the music will all start adding to the bottom line quickly enough.

Adding style and flare without it costing you the farm, so to speak is possible and practical.

Everyone, except the obscenely wealthy, has felt the bite of a tortured economy. Does this means you have to have a mediocre wedding, not on your life.

Consider the five tips below for enhancing your big day without greatly depleting your resources.

Do your own decorations and make personalized party favors. Give each guest a token that is unique and handcrafted. It will almost guarantee yours remains among the most original they ever receive. Favors are generally a keepsake, something edible or something the guest will be able to use. The type most often dictates the price and the amount of energy needed to produce them.
Double up. Have the reception and wedding at the same venue. Most places offer discounts if you do this. Take advantage of the gardens, halls and other amenities offered at the venue of your choice. This will eliminate a need to rent limos or any other type of conveyance.
To hole the wedding on and off day. Venues have higher prices for use during the weekends and holidays. Monday through Thursday you will get a fairer price for most any venue. Even the caterers and DJ's charge less during their off times. Having your wedding when they are having a slow time gives you the pricing advantage.
The open bar is a killer. You can save a lot of money by eliminating this and offering a wine punch or alcohol punch. These can be made with less expensive items since they will be mixed with fruit juices and such. No one has to know it is box wine or bottom shelf liquor. Still have the champagne for the toast but go downstairs for the rest.
Food is one area where the inexpensive wedding reception ideas are plentiful. Buffets cost less and makes the atmosphere more informal and party like. You can even have the best cooks in your party help you prepare foods for you buffet.

These are just a few of the inexpensive wedding reception ideas that will save your wedding budget. Get in the saving spirit and do some of the decorating yourself.