When planning a cheap wedding reception it’s ok to splurge on a few things as long as you cut corners elsewhere.  That is where prioritization comes in!  It’s all about give and take.  Here are a few tips to cut corners and save on a few things so you can splurge on others.

·         Your Cake:  What is cake but just a bunch of flour and eggs.  Why is it so expensive?  Well when you put the term “wedding” in front of anything the price automatically doubles.  There are a few options to getting a cake for your cheap wedding reception.  If you or a friend knows how to bake, consider baking your own cake.  Otherwise you can order a cake from the local grocery store.  If you have your heart set on the extravagant tiered wedding cake many bakers offer a faux cake option.  What this means is that the bottom layer of the cake will be real for cake cutting purposes, but the other tiers will be Styrofoam that has been iced and decorated to look like a real cake.  After you and your groom cut the cake, your caterer (or a designated guest) can bring the cake into the kitchen where you will have an inexpensive sheet cake from the local grocery store to serve to your guests.  Your guests will never know the difference! Read the rest of this entry »

Your wedding will be one of the most important days of your life, don’t let the over inflation of the wedding industry keep you from having your dream wedding.  Avoid starting your life together in debt by following these few easy steps to planning a cheap wedding reception.

First you will want to set yourself a reasonable budget.  You can plan an extravagant wedding with as little as $2000 if you plan accordingly and prioritize effectively.  All you need a little time and effort and a ton of imagination! 

·         Your Guest List: The first thing you will want to consider for a cheap wedding reception is your guest list.  Most expenses are calculated per head, especially for all inclusive venues.  Therefore you will need to be ruthless when planning your guest list.  Only invite close family friends and tell anyone who may be hurt that you are just having a very intimate wedding.  You may also want to hold a celebration for those who are not invited at a bar or restaurant.  If you are able to keep your guest list at a minimum you will be able to book smaller venues, have less table, chairs, linens, food, ect which will save you tons! Read the rest of this entry »

For the past two posts I have given you in depth guide to bridesmaid duties.  Now I will go over the most important part – the attendant duties on the day of the wedding.  From assisting with the dress to easing anxieties, you are to the go to person to make sure everything runs as smooth as possible. 

Of course one of the major attendant duties is helping the bride slip into her dress.  Depending on the dress this may be a complicated task.  Remember that she has probably paid a lot of money for her hair and make-up, so your task is to make sure these stay intact.

You will also want to make sure that the bride is comfortable.  During the hours of primping she may need you to get food or water or maybe run last minute errands.  Also help the bride get a little privacy if she needs some alone time before the wedding.  Sometimes this part gets very overwhelming and the bride just needs some time to breathe.Help the other bridesmaids with the timing and where to go.  Some bridesmaids may show up late, or some may not be as involved so you will need to keep them in the loop.  Read the rest of this entry »