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Saving Tips for Wedding Receptions
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The
Henry Studio
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There
are many ways in which you can save on your reception. Below
you will find a few ideas that may help you out.
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Have your reception at a
different time of day, during a weekday or during less popular
months. This will be sure to be less expensive than
during the "peak" wedding season!
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Have a sit-down dinner rather
than a buffet. Buffet service tends to be more expensive
because you will need additional amounts of food to keep the
buffet looking fresh.
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Instead of having
beef, serve chicken. Also,
if you serve simpler vegetables such as broccoli instead of
asparagus, this will cut down your cost.
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Don't
have so many courses of food. You really don't need both soup and salad!
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Have a breakfast or
brunch instead of a big, elaborate dinner. You'll save on the cost of food and labor. Also, most
people will drink less liquor at this time of day so you will
save on the cost of alcohol.
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Instead of buying hors d'oeuvres
by the platter, buy them by the piece.
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Instead of having
hors d'oeuvres served by a waitstaff, have stationary
appetizers (cheese and crackers, olives, crudit�).You'll save on the cost of having to hire people to
serve the hors d'oeuvres.
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Limit open bar service to one
hour of cocktails in order to save on liquor. Serve wine
or champagne with dinner.
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If you're getting married during
a major holiday season, check with the reception site to see
what decorations they may already have in place.
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If you're having your reception
at a hotel, ask them about complimentary bridal suites and
discounted room rates for your guests.
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Be sure to check the
"escalation clause" when booking in advance.
Most places will reserve the right to raise their quoted
price. Try to negotiate a final price with them before
booking!
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