Whenever you listen to the news or read the paper, all you hear is the economy this and the economy that. Many people have been hit pretty hard by the recent economic downturn here in the states, but that doesn’t mean your wedding has to suffer too. If you want to have your dream wedding, have it. The economy will get better, but how many weddings are you planning to have? When planning your upcoming wedding reception, try to remember the true meaning of “econimize”. Bigger can still be better, but saving money can get a little tight depending on your guest count and how extravagent you really want your party to be. If you are creative in your planning process, you can create a memorable experience without breaking your bank account.
Everybody wants that dreamy saturday night to party their hearts out, but few take into consideration the other six days of the week. Although saturday’s are ideal in many a bride’s mind, don’t ignore holiday weekends and off-nights to invite a smaller group to celebrate with you. Many far-flung friends and relatives would probably appreciate a holiday wedding nowadays because they won’t have to make special travel arrangements to attend. They’ll get a double party when visiting you! (And they will definitely never forget your anniversary.) If you are looking for a smaller wedding, don’t discredit a thursday night or a sunday. Many people have flexible schedules these days and might enjoy a weeknight party to cut the stress of their work week. They won’t be expecting, or desiring, such an extravagent production as maybe they would have to attend on a saturday night, so you can save a few bucks and have your closest friends and relatives celebrate with you for a personal and elegant evening. You can always have a bigger celebration later to include a larger group for a lot less money than a traditional wedding affair. Take the destination wedding idea, but keep it here at home.
There are many ways to save money with your reception if you book your hall on an off-night. Take a non-traditional approach to your reception and you will be surprised to find out that your event will stand out in the minds of your friends and relatives much longer than the traditional saturday night affair. You’ll beat the economy and still have the dream wedding you’ve always wanted.
Want proof? Give me a call at Raffel’s Catering, Inc. (513) 563-9996 or send me an e-mail to maggie@raffelscatering.com and I’ll give you a few more tips and hints on how to save a few dollars on your wedding reception.
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