Wedding Arrangements - Reception Venues That Save Money

Wedding arrangements cost a lot and over half the budget goes into buying the dress and the reception arrangements. A lot of brides that have weddings on a budget save money by purchasing a wedding dress off the rack or by opting to wear their mom's wedding dress. What's more difficult to save money on is the reception because when it comes to entertaining some 50 to 70 guests at one time, you can't expect to fit them all in your backyard or be able to cook for them in your kitchen; catering is usually the only option.

One way to save on the reception is to opt for a tea or cocktail reception. It costs more to serve breakfast, lunch or dinner than it does to serve tea or drinks. A lot of money can also be saved if the reception venue is chosen carefully.

Choose places that don't charge much for rent or use. Local parks and churches can be a great help; they charge a very nominal price for the space and it's always huge. If you were to rent a space that huge at a restaurant or hotel, you're budget would be blown before you could even start thinking about food.

Community centers are also a good option, some don't even charge rent and you have facilities like a kitchen and bathrooms at your convenience. The decorations are what will really bring the venue out. Make smart choices when it comes to the decorations for your wedding arrangements like fruit bouquets for centerpieces. Fruit bouquets will not only make a great centerpiece but also a unique dessert. Include fish and steak only as part of the appetizers and serve meat that costs less as part of the main course.