Practical Wedding Reception Ideas

Wedding is one of the most significant moment of two human being to be united as one. It is believed that it was decided in heaven and celebrated here on earth. However these days, planning a wedding is not as happy as it should be because it is one of the most expensive day of your life. Wedding is not just an ordinary occasion where serving food for the guests is enough, there are so many things you need to spend on most especially your wedding reception. The reception takes a huge chunk of your budget, it is often the most expensive part of the wedding where it covers expenses of the venue, food and drink, venue and table decorations, wedding favors, entertainment etc. You might get worried about this, but surprisingly, there are actually many ways to celebrate your wedding reception without spending a fortune. Here are some practical wedding reception ideas you may consider:

Shorten your guest list. As much as possible, restrict your guest list by inviting few people only such as close relatives and friends. This is one way to ensure you will be saving hundreds on food and drink. The more the merrier, but for a wedding on a budget this won't work well.

You can save money on the venue itself. Instead of booking for an exclusive hotel, why not consider a unique place? Locations such as vineyard, gardens, church halls, even parks makes a practical suggestion for your reception venue. Rent an inexpensive location that will provide essential things such as tables and chairs for your reception. It will be an added expenditure if you will rent tables and chairs, individually.

Decorating the reception need not cost too much. Be creative and imaginative! Inexpensive items that can make a wonderful decoration include candles, luminaries, faux plants or trees. These practical decoration ideas turns any place into a magical reception venue. You have your bridesmaids, groomsmen and other friends and relatives to help you so you don't need to hire other people on this area.

The same thing with the menu, since you will only have few guests you can somehow go with simple dishes. You may ask relatives and friends to help you prepare the menu, or you may choose to have a potluck reception where guests will be bringing their own food. Simple dishes like salads, fresh fruits and vegetable mix, simple desserts, juice etc. Again, be creative and arrange these dishes to look attractive as they are being served. An early afternoon or morning reception is less expensive than dinner time as it will only include simple menu and snacks plus alcoholic drinks will not be entertained.

You can also save money by hiring a student band from a music school instead of a professional wedding band or singer. The same thing with your wedding photographer and videographer. Most of these people don't mind the fee they will get. Ask a friend who can willingly play as a DJ on your wedding reception. Your guests want to merely have fun by dancing, so you don't need to spend too much by having any other else.

So many practical wedding ideas are found online, from inexpensive reception supplies, wedding favors, wedding decorations, wedding gifts to many more.

By: Jnet Verra



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