Limited budget? You can still have a "wow" reception...

There are many ways to reduce costs, and the obvious one is to cut your guest list.  But if that isn’t an option, how about having your wedding on a Friday instead of Saturday?  With Saturday being the most popular day for a wedding, most venues offer discounts for receptions held on Fridays.

Another cost saving measure would be to have a wedding brunch or luncheon rather than an evening reception.  Brunch or luncheon food generally costs less than dinner food.  Rather than spending a large part of your budget on full bar service, you can serve Mimosas (champagne and orange juice) and coffee and tea at a brunch reception and wine and beer and soft drinks at a luncheon reception.

  

Prince William and Kate Middleton had a brunch reception following their wedding which took place on April 29, 2011.  And while their budget may not have been limited, they certainly proved that brunch receptions are perfectly acceptable and can be done with elegance and class to rival any evening event.  So if it’s good enough for royalty, why not consider it?