Eye Popping Secrets of Planning a Cheap Wedding Reception   by Sean Saunders

in Relationships / Weddings    (submitted 2009-07-31)

It may seem odd, but a cheap wedding reception doesn't have to be any
less enjoyable or any less memorable than a highly expensive one. How
can you ensure that this is the case for your cheap wedding reception?
Simple, by following these 3 simple steps.



Step 1. Buffet Is the Way



The buffet option is the best and cheapest option when it comes to
wedding party food. Not only can you offer delicious foods that are
very  inexpensive, but you can offer a wider selection of
choices too; which will be all the more appreciated by your guests.



Step 2. Address the Wedding Dress



You don't have to have a $8,000 designer wedding gown to looking
beautiful on your big day. Rather than spending that kind of money on a
gown, consider asking a female relative (who's been married obviously)
for the honor of wearing her dress. With a little work by a seamstress,
the dress can easily be made to match your style and your size.



Quick Note: Although the wedding dress you buy won't directly affect
the expense of the wedding reception, the money saved from getting hold
of an inexpensive wedding dress will! Just think how far a few
thousand, or even just a few hundred, dollars could go to help your
wedding reception!



Step 3. Be Frugal With the Flowers



Flowers can be a real pain to deal with, especially when it comes to
putting together a cheap wedding reception. That said, stick by these
tips...



- Don't buy flowers that are out of season.

- Seriously consider arranging the flowers yourself or via a friend.

- Use less cut flowers and more assorted fruits.

- Think about getting away from expensive cut flowers and using cheap
flowering potted plants instead.



So long as you follow the 3 steps above -- could easily save you
thousands of dollars -- a memorable, yet cheap wedding reception will
be a whole lot easier for you to put together.

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