| Something old, something new, something borrowed, | | | | offer reasonably priced menu options. While |
| something blue. These are just a few of the little | | | | chateaubriand may be out of the question, guests will |
| "somethings" that add up to big expenses for the bride | | | | be equally satisfied by a well-prepared and generously |
| and groom on their wedding day. Perhaps the next | | | | portioned pasta dish. |
| verse should read, "Something salty, something sweet, | | | | Controlling bar expenses is also a critical component to |
| something mixed with alcohol, and don't forget the | | | | hosting an affordable wedding reception. Open bars, |
| meat," for it is the expense of the hours following the | | | | complete with top shelf liquors, are not necessary for |
| wedding ceremony that actually plunges thousands of | | | | guests to feel appreciated. Limiting guests' alcohol |
| young couples into debt each year. | | | | choices to beer and wine will allow them to imbibe |
| If you are headed down the aisle toward wedded bliss | | | | without breaking the couple's proverbial bank. Not all |
| in the next few months and are worried about how to | | | | reception halls will allow a limited bar, so if expenses |
| find affordable wedding reception packages, do not | | | | are a concern, be certain to select one that is willing to |
| despair. There are ways to control wedding reception | | | | work with your desire to control costs. |
| expenses. First, control the guest list. There is no need | | | | Another tip for budget conscious couples is to avoid |
| to invite the mother's second cousin twice removed if | | | | the spring and early summer wedding rush. Often |
| the couple is not close to the relative. Keep the | | | | reception halls can offer more reasonable rates during |
| wedding small and the expenses will stay small too." | | | | the "off-season" when competition for available |
| Next, choose a wedding reception site that is within | | | | reception halls is reduced. Consider a late summer or |
| your budget. While a rooftop ballroom at the town's | | | | early fall wedding. Some reception catering companies |
| most posh hotel would no doubt be a fine choice for | | | | may be better able to work within your budgetary |
| financially blessed couples, a simpler locale can be the | | | | constraints during these less popular wedding months. |
| backdrop for an equally enjoyable celebration. A | | | | Couples should remember that memorable wedding |
| friend's backyard adorned in seasonal perennials can | | | | reception sites are not determined through the use of |
| be a lovely reception setting. The services of one of | | | | extravagant linens or jaw-dropping centerpieces. |
| many offsite caterers in Bucks County can make an | | | | Instead, guests will remember your reception fondly if |
| "at home reception" as memorable as one held at a | | | | they feel that you thoughtfully prepared for their |
| ritzy country club. | | | | comfort and sincerely appreciated their efforts to |
| But if renting a reception hall is more to your liking, it is | | | | attend. Most importantly, staying within a budget will |
| possible to find a budget-friendly site. Many reception | | | | allow the couple to enjoy the reception on the big day |
| halls offer affordable wedding packages in the | | | | with no worries about the expenses to come. |
| Delaware Valley. Look for venues where caterers | | | | |