How to Decorate a Wedding Reception for Cheap
Weddings are one of the most photographed events of a person's life. Photographs capture the wedding gown, the rings, the bridesmaid dresses and hairstyles. Another focal point of the big day is the wedding reception. Wedding planners charge thousands of dollars to plan and decorate elaborate wedding receptions. Use planning, creativity and all available resources to decorate a wedding reception with affordable tools and labor.
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Write down decoration ideas as do-it-yourself projects. Make a list of decoration ideas. Separate the ideas into distinct projects. For example, a golden money tree is a distinct project as are pumpkin centerpieces. Create a heading and a list of actions and supplies necessary to complete each task. According to Do It Yourself Weddings, the reception is the focal point of any wedding, and DIY projects save money as well as add a personal touch.
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Gather supplies from wholesalers and non-wedding vendors. Purchase the supplies necessary to create each project. Get low prices by going to wholesalers and vendors that do not specialize in weddings. For example, purchase brass tacks from a craft store or hardware store as opposed to a wedding retailer.
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Ask talented bridal party members and guests for creative services in lieu of wedding gifts. Present the craft projects to the appropriate person as a favor or gift in lieu of a traditional wedding gift. For example, if your future sister-in-law makes beaded jewelry, request her assistance with making strings of crystals for the centerpieces.
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Host a decoration-making party. Invite wedding party members and wedding guests to a crafting party. Provide refreshments and music. People with assigned projects work on them, while others work on easy-to-do projects such as filling organza bags with candy or sprinkling glitter on place cards.
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Schedule a time to decorate the venue in advance of the reception. Contact the manager of the wedding reception to schedule a time for setup. Avoid additional costs from the venue or from a wedding planner by recruiting friends and family to set up the wedding reception.
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Tips & Warnings
Review the contract with the venue to prevent avoidable charges such as cleanup fees for unauthorized decorations such as rose petals.
When delegating responsibility, provide clear instructions, a timeline and all the necessary tools.
To cut down on reception costs, Money Allocator suggests holding a wedding in a venue that needs little to no decoration such as a garden or museum.
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- Photo Credit the head table at the reception of a wedding. image by Matthew Antonino from Fotolia.com
