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Wedding Reception Ideas – The Sky Is The Limit

September 20, 2009

The wedding reception is the fun celebration following the serious matter of getting married. It’s the party that should be a good fit with both the wedding that came before and your lifestyle as a new couple.

Many people wonder, how can we have a great reception without overspending? The answer is to be both creative and realistic. One place to start is with the number of guests. Another is the location. Look into having your reception at a local park, a private home, a museum or historic building.

Besides the basic rental fee you will want to take a look at the arrangements and costs for the entire event including parking, set-up and clean-up fees, decorations, rental of chairs, tables, and canopies, and any other charges that might come up.

If it’s an outdoor location, be sure you have a Plan B in case of bad weather. If you are going with a hotel, catering hall, or restaurant, work with the staff there to get the best deals with the least hassle. They will know the to local wedding vendors such as florists, cake bakers, DJs and bands. They are the pros.

Let them guide you through the process. No matter where you have your reception, be sure to read and understand any paperwork and make sure everything promised is included before signing. Food and beverage costs can easily skyrocket. One way to save is to have a buffet.

You can save on alcohol by purchasing online or at a discount club. Another great way to save that is also fun is by making your own favors and decorations. One simple and pretty idea is to have candies such as M&Ms in your wedding colors in little cellophane gift bags, tied with a pretty matching ribbon.

Brainstorm for ideas and see what you can come up with for decorations you can make yourself. What about a classic ice sculpture? Use your imagination! We’ll give you hints, tips and tricks to save money yet still have a fun, memorable reception that your guests will really enjoy.

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