{"id":45481,"date":"2016-05-04T15:08:58","date_gmt":"2016-05-04T19:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=45481"},"modified":"2021-02-03T13:52:03","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T18:52:03","slug":"super-low-budget-wedding-reception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/saving-money-2\/super-low-budget-wedding-reception","title":{"rendered":"The (Super) Low-Budget Wedding Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even low-budget weddings can take a huge bite out of savings \u2026 and often leave you stumbling under a serious pile of debt.<\/p>\n

Take heart, though: planning a wedding yourself in a hands-on way can save you some money. At its best, it also lends that personal touch that provides lasting family memories. When you\u2019ve got enough time to tackle it, creating your own wedding favors and planning your own reception can lead to a special satisfaction no pile of catalog orders can ever compete with.<\/p>\n

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If you have the time and energy, expect to take great pride in your super-low-budget wedding. And this won\u2019t just arise from your one-of-a-kind creations. It also flows from the huge savings you realize, which you can then spend on something with lasting impact on your future, like a car or a down payment.<\/p>\n

Big Wedding Alternatives<\/h2>\n

You might have a lower budget, but your wedding costs will break down much like your spendier counterparts. You can still save money in each and every category. The secret comes down to one basic choice: avoid the formal wedding.<\/p>\n

Of course, if you\u2019re footing the bill yourself and just can\u2019t see starting your married life with a heavy financial burden, you could skip the reception entirely, opting for a courthouse ceremony and intimate dinner instead. Then you could plan a more formal ceremony down the road. Wedding vows renewals are popular today, and it\u2019s a romantic way to spend your anniversary! So if funds are tight, and you\u2019re paying for everything else \u2014 don\u2019t wait to get married. Just wait on the formal ceremony.<\/p>\n

But if it breaks your heart to forego the big wedding, yet your wallet\u2019s an empty nest, you\u2019ll need to pull out every trick in the budget book. Fortunately, there\u2019s one that can save you thousands.<\/p>\n

Save on the Venue<\/h2>\n

The reception alone will bust your budget if you\u2019re not extremely careful. Of course, the most obvious way to save money here is to sharply limit your guest list.<\/p>\n

Also, the venue that\u2019s hosting this grand occasion could make or break you. Your best bet? Find one that\u2019s free or nearly \u2014 taking into account the costs of renting chairs, tables, tents, portable toilets and so on.<\/p>\n

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