| Planning a wedding is an exciting time in a couple's | | | | instead. |
| life. It can also be one of the most expensive. | | | | 3. Cut Out the Alcoholic Beverages |
| The wedding reception is where the bulk of the | | | | One of the bigger costs of most weddings is the |
| expenses go. Here are 5 inexpensive wedding | | | | alcohol. While you can still offer the celebratory |
| reception ideas that can help the happy couple to | | | | champagne, you might consider cutting out the |
| have the wedding of their dreams while staying | | | | open bar in place of less expensive options. |
| within a reasonable budget. | | | | 4. Serve a Buffet Dinner |
| 1. Have Your Wedding Ceremony and Reception | | | | A formal menu with a three course dinner can be |
| at the Same Location | | | | expensive. Make your wedding more of a fun |
| Many reception locations have stunningly beautiful | | | | party atmosphere celebration that people will |
| gardens or scenery that would make an ideal | | | | remember by serving a buffet type selection of |
| wedding setting. When you hold the ceremony | | | | foods. |
| and the reception at the same location, you won't | | | | 5. Decorate Your Own Wedding Cake |
| need expensive cars to get you to your | | | | You can save on your wedding cake by ordering |
| reception. | | | | a plain white cake with no trim from your baker. |
| 2. Have Your Wedding on a Weekday | | | | When you get it, buy a wedding cake top and |
| Weekend weddings have become a standard, but | | | | decorate it yourself with silk flowers or ribbon. |
| prices for everything from the church to the | | | | Your wedding reception can be as wonderful as |
| caterer are always much higher on weekends. | | | | you have always hoped it would be without |
| Consider having your wedding on a weekday | | | | costing a fortune. |