The wedding reception is the biggest part of the whole wedding day. Therefore it’s the most expensive. Have you ever planned or helped to plan a wedding? If you have then you know how expensive they are and what goes into planning them. You can save money, cut costs and be creative doing it. Your food solutions costs can be lessened and inexpensive. Pick two or three things at the reception to splurge on then the rest of it you can be very creative and elegant. There are lots of fun ways to do the reception. It will turn out to be spectacular.

Perhaps you can avoid a full sit down dinner by having only a cake and dessert menu with fine wines. You can do this if you have a later evening wedding or an earlier in the day one. You can consider serving a non-traditional meal. Try a fun and casual food idea such as a barbecue catering service. It can still be filling and affordable. A corporate catering service is also a great choice. They are inexpensive and provide a delicious meal. This reception will be less traditional and formal but it will be more casual and fun.

There are areas other than food to cut costs. The rental fee for the hall can be very costly. There are other choices you can make. Go for something less expensive and casual. Consider having the reception at your home or a friend’s place. You may want an outdoor wedding with weather permitting. You can rent a tent or tents as needed. If no home is available, pick a garden, lake or park. Permits might be necessary to obtain for the occasion. You may consider a conservation area or conservatory.

There will still be fees and possibly permits but you can save money this way. A conservatory is an awesome place for an outdoor wedding reception. They usually have a historical building on site. Talk to them about using their location. You need to be creative and flexible in finding the inexpensive reception location. The important part is spending time with family and friends on your special day.