When planning your wedding, it can be difficult to balance your budget. Here are
some fun tips to help you save every penny at your wedding reception.
Weddings are an important, memorable event in our lives. Maintaining a good
budget is difficult, but there are ways for you to save on your wedding. So, we have
come up with four different ways to help you learn how to plan a wedding reception
on a budget.
Reusable Decorations Equals Saving Money
Planning weddings is fun, but what really can cause our budget to skyrocket are
often decorations. Decorations are one of the many elements that guests will
remember for years to come, and we want them to have a lasting impression.
A secret we would like to share—and we can’t help but brag about—is using eco-
friendly products to promote a more environmentally friendly wedding by reducing
plastic and preventing too much litter from scattering about at the end of the night.
By reusing these stunning pieces, you’ll save money in the long run.
Image above is from a wedding created by my amazing wedding planner - Laura of Fawn Events!
Keep Your Reception Small, Fun, and Intimate
Smaller receptions allow for a more personable and relaxed vibe when compared to
extravagant occasions that go over budget. With the reception alone, there are ways
to save money, and one of the ways that it can be done is by having a smaller
reception.
Compared to other receptions that are bigger, having a smaller reception can still be
fun and will even elevate the intimacy. Even if the wedding reception occurs in the
same venue as the ceremony, I have found that hosting it in one place allows
couples to save more money toward a relaxing honeymoon and even a future home.
It’s always best to seek out a venue that is either close to your hometown or only a
few hours away. If there is one in a particular location that is out of the way, we
highly recommend looking over prices and considering various costs.
When It Comes to the Food, Opt for Affordability
Even if it’s a buffet or a food truck, we all need to remember to compare price tags,
as well as quantity over quality—even if the food is cheaper than others, there is a
chance one of our guests might go for seconds.
Keep Your Reception Short
Regarding the reception, I feel that short and sweet goes over better than long and
strenuous. With that being said, consider hosting the reception for a maximum of two
hours, and then host an afterparty to continue the celebration.
Before we let you go, put these tips into consideration when searching for ways to
plan your wedding reception on a budget.
Image above is from a wedding created by my amazing wedding planner - Laura of Fawn Events!