Planning the correct amount of food to have on hand at a wedding reception can be a complicated task. No matter how difficult it is to do this, make every attempt to get it right because you want to have enough food to feed all guests. One of the best ways to estimate the amount of food needed is to get a final head count of the number of guests attending the event so you know how many guests to plan to feed.
Make Wedding Cake Decorations
With professional wedding cakes costing hundreds, even thousands, of dollars, some brides are eager to make their own wedding cake decorations to save money. Decorating your own wedding cake can be a rewarding way to show your individuality while keeping costs down. With a few specialized cake-decorating tools, a master design and a little time, you can create beautiful wedding cake decorations. Does this Spark an idea?
Plan a Wedding for 25 Guests
It takes time and consideration to plan a small wedding for 25 guests. Limiting the guest list can create a more joyful atmosphere, as the guests are there to offer their love and support. The bride and groom will also have more time to spend celebrating with each guest in the intimate atmosphere allowed by a small wedding. A smaller wedding does not necessarily mean a smaller budget, though it does mean the happy couple can splurge on the things that matter most to them.
Plan a Cruise Ship Wedding
The work involved in planning a wedding is extensive. You have to think about locations, guest lists, menus, venues, cakes, gifts, music, and more. If the only decision you want to make about your wedding is whom it is that you are going to marry, you might want to consider a cruise ship wedding. Choose the cruise you want to take and let the wedding professionals aboard the ship handle the details of your wedding.
Finance a Wedding
Reports show that less than a third of couples who plan a wedding that costs more than $10,000 save more than a couple of thousand dollars toward paying for it. Yet weddings today can cost an average of $20,000 or more for the reception hall, caterer, flowers, decorations, wedding gown, rings, and don’t forget the honeymoon. So how do you pay for all this extravagance? Read on to learn how to finance a wedding.