| o often the magic of a wedding is tainted by the ugly | | | | many people will attend the wedding and reception. |
| reality of financial concerns. It is said that today's | | | | Once a general guest list is attained and the date of |
| wedding cost an average of thirty thousand dollars. | | | | the wedding is assigned, it then falls down to a few |
| Considering that the average wage of America is | | | | fundamental choices that must be made. Where will |
| between thirty and forty thousand, that white dress | | | | the reception be held? Will the reception be a sit down |
| and all the associated wedding reception cost can | | | | meal or a finger food event? Will there be available |
| quickly turn a fantasy experience into a nightmare of | | | | seating for unexpected guests? |
| logistics and dollar signs. | | | | Many reception sites offer catering. While the initial |
| Many brides and grooms suffer what is called "sticker | | | | cost may be daunting, consider the "extras" that are |
| shock" when they begin setting a budget for the | | | | figured in with the cost per guest. If the wedding |
| wedding. The cost of photography, dresses, flowers | | | | reception cost includes servers, tables, chairs and a |
| and tuxedos will quickly add up and that is not even | | | | menu of food choices, it may be well worth going for |
| taking into consideration the wedding reception cost. It | | | | a package deal. Most packages do not include alcohol |
| can be expensive to get married but there are ways | | | | so this needs to be factored in as well. For a busy |
| to minimize the expenses while still having the wedding | | | | bride, turning over the reigns to a competent staff will |
| of your dreams. | | | | save time and money in the long run. Sanity does not |
| Wedding planning takes time and effort. Even with a | | | | come cheaply but it is worth every penny. |
| wedding coordinator, the details for a bride can | | | | If the wedding reception is geared towards a finger |
| become overwhelming when dealing with the dress | | | | food buffet, keep in mind the time of day the wedding |
| alone. Far too often the wedding reception cost takes | | | | is held. Guests typically expect a sit down, full meal |
| a huge portion of the allotted budget due to poor | | | | reception if the wedding is scheduled between |
| wedding planning. In order to avoid this unsavory side | | | | 5:00-8:00 p.m. whereas if the wedding is held during the |
| dish it is necessary to manage wedding reception cost | | | | afternoon, a finger food buffet is a great alternative. |
| carefully. | | | | The wedding reception cost will decrease significantly |
| A wedding reception can be what you want it to be. | | | | if there is no need for wait staff or a kitchen to |
| All too often cost can turn a happy day into one of | | | | prepare the meal. |
| frustration. The key to avoiding this is to stick to your | | | | The wedding reception cost does not need to break |
| budget and shop around for reception sites and | | | | the bank. It does not need to become a source of |
| caterers. If the initial costs per guest seem to be too | | | | fighting among the bridal party and parents regarding |
| much, there are ways to help reduce the overall | | | | cost. There are steps to planning a wedding reception |
| expenses. It does require preparation and thought | | | | and with a little information, it can go smoothly. The |
| about what you really must have and what you want. | | | | reception can be the finishing touch to the fantasy |
| The first step to planning a wedding reception is to get | | | | wedding without costing an arm and a leg. |
| a general idea of the date of the wedding and how | | | | |