by Sally Matheny
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| Planning a Beautiful Wedding Reception on a Budget (Pixabay Photo) |
Are you planning a wedding reception?
The average cost
for an American wedding reception is around $15,000—just for the reception.
For many couples, that amount can start marriages off with huge debts. Or it will deplete the savings of numerous parents. I’ve heard of parents maxing out credit cards and running retirement accounts dry. It’s not necessary to do this. Nor is it wise.
For many couples, that amount can start marriages off with huge debts. Or it will deplete the savings of numerous parents. I’ve heard of parents maxing out credit cards and running retirement accounts dry. It’s not necessary to do this. Nor is it wise.
I’m here to tell you it is possible to plan a beautiful
wedding reception, even if you’re working within, what many consider, a frugal
budget. Granted, it takes a bit more work, but sometimes that extra effort brings
an even sweeter satisfaction. Expect a few challenges, but the overall
experience can definitely be enjoyable—if everything is approached with the
right attitude.
One thing my daughters and I know for certain is a beautiful
wedding reception begins and ends with family and friends.
Are you planning a reception? Perhaps you’ll have a
relative or friend offer financial assistance. That would be awesome,
wouldn’t it?
But if not, fear not. If you have a loving family or a handful of caring friends, you’re well on your way to creating a lovely wedding reception. In this post, I’ll share just a few of the ways we saved money. There are too many to write about in one post so if you’d like the entire list, say so in the comments and I’ll email it to you
But if not, fear not. If you have a loving family or a handful of caring friends, you’re well on your way to creating a lovely wedding reception. In this post, I’ll share just a few of the ways we saved money. There are too many to write about in one post so if you’d like the entire list, say so in the comments and I’ll email it to you
