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! (more…)