Small wedding reception (photo by Eileen Rivard)
When you are planning a wedding on a budget, which wedding venue you choose can make a difference to how much you pay. Here are some wedding venue ideas on a budget for choosing your wedding venue that will save you some money and might even save you some time. Remember, cheap wedding venue ideas can also be beautiful wedding venue ideas.
Your Wedding Date Can Change The Price of The Wedding Venue
Weddings at Kew Gardens (photo by Kew on Flickr)
Weddings are most popular from May to October and the most expensive weddings are on a weekend in the afternoon and night. If you are willing to compromise then simply changing the day or date of your wedding will bring the price down. Wedding vendors will be happy to negotiate with you for an off-season wedding. Off-season will vary depending on where you live, so check your local wedding vendors for detailed information.
Have Your Ceremony and Reception at The Same Location
You can save a considerable amount on rental and decoration fees if you have your wedding ceremony and reception at the same place. Another good thing about this is that you won’t have to spend any money on transporting guests to another location. These days many venues offer an “all in one” package that includes the ceremony and reception.
Wedding reception venue (photo by Kasey-Samuel Adams)
Use a Public Hall or Community Center Building |
Many places have a public hall or building that can be rented for weddings on a budget. These places are often inexpensive and have all the facilities you need for your big day. They can be pretty popular so my advice would be to book early in advance.
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“The sooner you can decide your wedding venue ideas the better.”
Small Wedding Venues Can Save You Money
Wedding reception venue (photo by Jonathan Day)
This isn’t an easy one but if you can keep your guest list to a minimum then you can rent a small wedding venue and save money. If you have a large family it could be difficult but having your reception in big room will cost more. When booking your reception room ask about sizes and the different prices. Try to agree on a set number of guests and stick to it, then find a room which will be just big enough.
Don’t Hesitate to Ask For a Deal
Wedding reception (photo by Jonathan Day)
Often wedding venues and wedding vendors will assume you have an unlimited budget and an open checkbook. They want to sell you their best package at the highest rate. If you plan early then you can often negotiate with them and get a good deal.
Booking Early Will Give You More Choices |
The sooner you can decide your cheap wedding venue ideas the better, this will give you more time to choose the locations that fit your budget. The best value for money wedding venues get booked up fast. Quick thinking and advance planning is important here.
How about having your wedding off-season? Have you ever tried to negotiate a deal? Can cheap weddings be beautiful weddings? Let us know what you think.
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We had our wedding in the morning and saved money on our wedding venue.
There is noticeably tons of cash comprehend this. I assume you made certain nice points in functions also.