Inexpensive Wedding Receptions

When times are tough financially, many couples looking to get married have a difficult time managing the cost of wedding receptions. Considering all of the catering and decoration costs, it can seem like an overwhelming task to try to find a way to pay for it. If you get creative, however, you can find ways to celebrate your marriage without an expensive reception. Here are a few fun alternatives to celebrating your big day after the ceremony.

If you have a rich relationship with your church, a great way to celebrate after the service is to have wedding receptions in the fellowship area or hall. You can have it catered or you can arrange to use the church facilities themselves to cook a meal for the wedding guests. If you have a strong connection to your religion or your church, it will be a great way to celebrate just after the ceremony. It will cost you some money when it comes to renting out the space and paying for the food but it will be significantly less than a reception hall.

If you are an informal couple, chances are you're going to have your ceremony is a less religious environment such as outside. There are many park grounds and beach areas that are open to the public for free or to rent out for the day. By combining the ceremony with the reception in an outdoor venue, you can save money and find fun and interesting ways to serve your guests food. You can have a catered cook out or have a large picnic. There are many creative ways to create wedding receptions in open park spaces that will make the day memorable and special.

Many wedding receptions can also take place right in your own home or at your parents or in-laws home. If the wedding is particularly small, you can easily host your guests for a reception in a house. Again, you can have this catered, you can cook, or you can ask guests to bring a dish to share. This option is best for couples who are looking to have a small, intimate wedding or couples that elope but still want to celebrate their marriage with friends and family. It really doesn't matter where you celebrate, it only matters that you are able to share the experience with the friends and family who are important to you.

You could also choose not to have wedding receptions, but why forgo the party when there are so many creative and interesting ways to celebrate on a budget? You may even have your own special ideas that you can explore. Whether you are looking to save money for a house or honeymoon or simply have a low budget to work with, there are many things you can do in lieu of a fancy reception. Once you set your budget, you can start exploring more inexpensive ways to host your guests and celebrate your marriage.