Have you always wanted a very ornate wedding reception, but have had to be satisfied with a lesser idea due to budget restrictions? You shouldn't have to change your plans. You should be able to have your special wedding day just the way you wish it, this way when you look back on the day you don't wish it had been different. Create your wedding day to be the most memorable day you have ever had. Believe it or not, you can have your celebrity-style wedding reception without it costing too much money. By thinking outside the box and using some unusual resources you can throw the kind of wedding reception that competes with the celebrity-style ones, but at a much lower cost.
Become Organized
Before you can accomplish your celebrity-style wedding reception you have to become organized. Make a decision on what things you want to include. Don't worry about how much everything will cost yet. As you start shopping for everything you will determine if it is all doable or not. The things you put on your list should be the location of the reception, what decorations are needed, food, drinks, centerpieces, place cards, and the music you want.
Ask For Helpers
The real way to save big bucks is to not hire professionals to do the work on your reception. It is true that these people are very talented in what they do, but they charge huge prices too. Round up people that are willing to work for free and do these things. You probably will find all sorts of talents within your family and friends. Get as many helpers as you possibly can. The children can be of help too. Children can help make the various craft items you may use as decorations. Don't wait too long to get you helpers lined up though. Ask people for their assistance far enough ahead of time so that everything can get done smoothly.
Time to Shop
With your list of wedding reception ideas in hand, it is time to start shopping. The venue for your wedding reception will probably be the most expensive part of the reception. Cheap alternatives that don't look cheap include restaurants and church halls. If you choose to have your wedding reception at a restaurant, make sure that you can use your own flatware, plates, and glasses. You can purchase elegant versions of these at discount shops for less than $100, depending on the number of guests you invite. Simplify food at your wedding reception by having three choices from which your guests can choose when they RSVP to your invitation. Caters charge less when you order by the plate. As an added touch you can place a delicious assortment of divinity on each table. For your centerpieces and decorations, hobby shops offer the best prices. You can find design ideas that you can create you and your troops can create for very little. Placecards aren't a necessity, but if you have assigned people at tables, placecards will help people to find their table. You can create your own wedding reception placecards by purchasing an inexpensive greeting card software program and elegant paper. You will need an inkjet printer to print the cards. Unless you know someone who will offer you a cheap price for wedding reception music, skip the DJ and the live band. Creating a few CDs of various popular love songs is a less expensive choice.
Thank Your Helpers
A wedding dinner with the wedding party (bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents) just before the wedding ceremony is traditional. It is a good idea to either invite your wedding reception helpers to this dinner or to a separate fun event. At this event you should show your appreciation for helping make your wedding reception the best ever! - 16035
Become Organized
Before you can accomplish your celebrity-style wedding reception you have to become organized. Make a decision on what things you want to include. Don't worry about how much everything will cost yet. As you start shopping for everything you will determine if it is all doable or not. The things you put on your list should be the location of the reception, what decorations are needed, food, drinks, centerpieces, place cards, and the music you want.
Ask For Helpers
The real way to save big bucks is to not hire professionals to do the work on your reception. It is true that these people are very talented in what they do, but they charge huge prices too. Round up people that are willing to work for free and do these things. You probably will find all sorts of talents within your family and friends. Get as many helpers as you possibly can. The children can be of help too. Children can help make the various craft items you may use as decorations. Don't wait too long to get you helpers lined up though. Ask people for their assistance far enough ahead of time so that everything can get done smoothly.
Time to Shop
With your list of wedding reception ideas in hand, it is time to start shopping. The venue for your wedding reception will probably be the most expensive part of the reception. Cheap alternatives that don't look cheap include restaurants and church halls. If you choose to have your wedding reception at a restaurant, make sure that you can use your own flatware, plates, and glasses. You can purchase elegant versions of these at discount shops for less than $100, depending on the number of guests you invite. Simplify food at your wedding reception by having three choices from which your guests can choose when they RSVP to your invitation. Caters charge less when you order by the plate. As an added touch you can place a delicious assortment of divinity on each table. For your centerpieces and decorations, hobby shops offer the best prices. You can find design ideas that you can create you and your troops can create for very little. Placecards aren't a necessity, but if you have assigned people at tables, placecards will help people to find their table. You can create your own wedding reception placecards by purchasing an inexpensive greeting card software program and elegant paper. You will need an inkjet printer to print the cards. Unless you know someone who will offer you a cheap price for wedding reception music, skip the DJ and the live band. Creating a few CDs of various popular love songs is a less expensive choice.
Thank Your Helpers
A wedding dinner with the wedding party (bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents) just before the wedding ceremony is traditional. It is a good idea to either invite your wedding reception helpers to this dinner or to a separate fun event. At this event you should show your appreciation for helping make your wedding reception the best ever! - 16035
About the Author:
About the Author: Samantha Jones has an informative guide for the dream wedding design. Waiting for you is a wedding checklist or guidebook at http://www.wedding-design-and-plans.com
