Did you know you can create a lovely wedding reception for less than $500.00? The ideas for great inexpensive receptions are only limited by your imagination! Here is one example of how a bride and groom leveraged their wedding budget to hold two wedding parties and one dream Italian honeymoon. The wedding reception was at two o' clock in the sanctuary of the church. Immediately following the beautiful ceremony, a simple but very elegant outdoor reception was held in the courtyard of the church. The mood was that of an Italian villa. The menu was inspired by the couples love of all things Italian. The guests were welcomed into the courtyard of the church by the sound of a string quartet and the clinking of antique silver ladles serving a delicious trio of Italian themed punch recipes. Three beautifully appointed round tables create a lovely setting for the punch stations. The center table was adorned with a tall majestic display of wedding flowers. Each table was dressed with linen finery that beautifully coordinated with the brides color palate. Wreaths of greenery and wedding flowers wrapped elegantly around the base of each punch bowl. Serving staff wore the traditional black and white attire with long bistro aprons, they passed miniature Italian inspired appetizers to guests. On a nearby table a beautiful and delicious Italian Cream Wedding Cake was served at the appointed time. At 4 o'clock the newlyweds dashed off in a Ferrari to the airport to catch a flight to Venice, the destination for their two week Italian honeymoon. By doing a simple afternoon wedding reception in the church courtyard, the bride and groom were able to channel more funds to their honeymoon. Instead of doing one very expensive wedding reception, this couple decided to do two parties (one immediately following the wedding ceremony) and another in their new home after they return from their dream honeymoon. This was a couple that created great bang for their buck by redistributing their available funds in a smart way! This reception actually had a price tag of less than $500.00 Hard to believe, isn't it? Would you like to learn the secrets on how to create your own unique dream reception on a shoestring budget? Sign up for Kathi Dameron's next teleseminar for Brides! Abundant Blessings! Kathi Dameron Wedding Reception Teleseminars For Brides Learn How To Self-Cater or Semi-Cater Your Own Wedding Reception 850-422-3599 2006 Kathi Dameron, Kathi Dameron and Associates Note To Publishers: You are invited to share this article through your ezine, website or print publication provided you publish this article in its entirety and include the copyright statement, bio information, active website links and contact information. |
