How does a nice round $1000 sound, then? Much better?
If you actually answered "You've got to be kidding me," it's time to take that seat once again - because it really can be done. After all, you don't want to build the foundation for your wedded bliss when you've burned through your savings - but at the same time, you also want a reception that you'll remember ... for all the right reasons.
Take it from us: you could be smiling just as widely after your $1000 reception than after a $15,000 reception. And we think all that saved cash is much better put towards a deposit for a house, some new furniture, or an awesome honeymoon.
Are there really
wedding venues Adelaide wide that can host your perfect reception for a mere grand? Yes, it can be done. Here's how to navigate your way towards a seriously cheap, and seriously great, $1k wedding reception:
Did you know some wedding venues charge more than double simply for hosting you on a Saturday? Keep an open mind about a Friday or a Sunday, because the price savings could seriously stagger you.
Traditionally, you say "I do" at one place and then move on to a separate reception venue. But if you're savvy about your reception venue choice, you may find an awesome spot - say, on the shores of the spectacular West Lakes!) to double-up your ceremony and reception venues ... and save plenty of pretty pennies.
Breakfast, brunch and even lunch are all cheaper than dinner - so why not think outside the box for your big day?
Similarly, while a sit-down menu may have been your number 1 choice, it's increasingly popular in these tougher financial times to opt instead for a more affordable tasting menu, share table, cocktail function, or outdoor BBQ. The good news is that all of these options are handled beautifully by the best Adelaide reception venues - and in many cases, they even seem more expensive than the traditional sit-down option!
We all know that summer is the wedding month in this country, but our winters aren't bad either, are they? A winter wedding will mean a smaller reception price-tag, because venues would prefer a smaller booking than no booking at all!
Great venues will be more than happy to help you with all your decorations - think balloons, framed photos, flowers, centrepieces, banners, and everything else. But here's an idea to slash costs: ask the venue if you can bring your own!
But don't stop there! If you really stop, think, research and brainstorm, there are 1000 other ways that will keep chipping away at that bottom-line cost - and eventually get to something like an incredible $1000. All that's left to do now is start planning for how to spend the savings! Happy planning!