Anyone who has ever been a part of a wedding reception knows
that it is here that the real costs of the wedding start to add
up. With the average wedding today costing over $20,000 (with
even higher averages in larger metropolitan centers) it is no
wonder that couples are starting to look a little bit closer
when it comes to where they are putting their money!
There are quite a few areas reception planners can look at when
it comes to saving some money on the proceedings. Remember that
pinching pennies does not mean a lower quality reception; it
just means a little more work in terms of bringing things
together. Most couples will find that the more preparation they
personally put into the reception, the better it turns out. Here
are some ideas for scraping a little bit off of the cost of a
reception.
Let the Caterer Worry About the Food
Catering businesses used to supply only the food to an event;
today, caterers can be responsible for everything from the food
to the beverages to the decorating. One way to cut some costs is
to make it clear to your caterer that you will be supplying the
beverages and that they only need to concentrate on the food.
Like restaurants, a catering business will make a lot of money
through mark up on the beverages they provide to an event; pop
makes a good return, but even more so do alcoholic beverages
such as beer, wine, and champagne. Cut the costs a bit by
supplying your own wine for your guests; you can buy bottles
from wineries or liquor stores at the same quality for much less
than your caterer would supply them for.
Wedding Favors?
Everyone likes to supply their guests with little mementos of
their wedding, but these decorations can add up. If you are
supplying the wine yourselves, you might also want to consider
adding some wine accessories to the table that have been
personalized and that your guests can use as souvenirs. Chillers
and corkscrews can make great favors that the guests will use
over and over again.
Music
The audio considerations for the wedding are another area where
costs can accrue. A live band can be great, but if you want a
really good range of music as well as guaranteed quality for
your reception, it is probably best to go with a reputable DJ
service. DJs will also generally cost much less than live bands,
and will typically organize some music for parts of the
reception aside from the program. If you can find a venue that
has the sound equipment necessary for the wedding, you will save
a bundle on rentals!
Having a cost conscious wedding reception never means
sacrificing quality. Just keep in mind that whatever you are
paying another service for, you are likely paying mush more than
you would if you were supplying it yourself. Always break down
the individual costs to make sure you are getting the most out
of any package deal.
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up. With the average wedding today costing over $20,000 (with
even higher averages in larger metropolitan centers) it is no
wonder that couples are starting to look a little bit closer
when it comes to where they are putting their money!
There are quite a few areas reception planners can look at when
it comes to saving some money on the proceedings. Remember that
pinching pennies does not mean a lower quality reception; it
just means a little more work in terms of bringing things
together. Most couples will find that the more preparation they
personally put into the reception, the better it turns out. Here
are some ideas for scraping a little bit off of the cost of a
reception.
Let the Caterer Worry About the Food
Catering businesses used to supply only the food to an event;
today, caterers can be responsible for everything from the food
to the beverages to the decorating. One way to cut some costs is
to make it clear to your caterer that you will be supplying the
beverages and that they only need to concentrate on the food.
Like restaurants, a catering business will make a lot of money
through mark up on the beverages they provide to an event; pop
makes a good return, but even more so do alcoholic beverages
such as beer, wine, and champagne. Cut the costs a bit by
supplying your own wine for your guests; you can buy bottles
from wineries or liquor stores at the same quality for much less
than your caterer would supply them for.
Wedding Favors?
Everyone likes to supply their guests with little mementos of
their wedding, but these decorations can add up. If you are
supplying the wine yourselves, you might also want to consider
adding some wine accessories to the table that have been
personalized and that your guests can use as souvenirs. Chillers
and corkscrews can make great favors that the guests will use
over and over again.
Music
The audio considerations for the wedding are another area where
costs can accrue. A live band can be great, but if you want a
really good range of music as well as guaranteed quality for
your reception, it is probably best to go with a reputable DJ
service. DJs will also generally cost much less than live bands,
and will typically organize some music for parts of the
reception aside from the program. If you can find a venue that
has the sound equipment necessary for the wedding, you will save
a bundle on rentals!
Having a cost conscious wedding reception never means
sacrificing quality. Just keep in mind that whatever you are
paying another service for, you are likely paying mush more than
you would if you were supplying it yourself. Always break down
the individual costs to make sure you are getting the most out
of any package deal.
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Fine wine gifts. World's best wine glasses.
