Even in a bad economy, most Americans are spending over $20,000 for their weddings. Of this amount over 46% encompasses the cost of the reception. And we're not talking about the type of reception Donald Trump would have. Even modest receptions can cost tens of thousands.
However, it's not necessarily the reception itself, but rather the smaller elements that make up the reception. In fact, even if you decide to have your reception at home, you may still end up paying a couple thousand if you want decent wedding favors.
For this reason, you may want to consider getting your favors through wedding collections. What are wedding collections? Wedding collections contain different sets of wedding items at one low price. The most common type of wedding collection will include the flower girl basket, the garter, the ring bearer pillow and other favors that are a must-have for a traditional wedding.
Wedding collections can also help with your wedding's design. Say for instance you want an Irish wedding. You could get the "Irish Affection" wedding collection. This collection utilizes white and green.
Another example can be seen in the "Midnight Rendezvous" wedding collection. Designed in black, the Midnight Rendezvous collection could be used for a variety of themes. One of them could be for those who want to commemorate celebrating a night wedding. The collection could also be used to help design a less conventional 'gothic' wedding. Either way, when a couple uses this collection, they will be making a statement.
Colors can also play a role for holiday-based weddings. For example, if you're getting married on Valentine's Day, you could take advantage of the "With All My Heart" wedding collection. This collection is designed in red, which works perfectly with a Valentine's Day theme.
What about people who need more traditional wedding collections? Well, there's "A Touch of Gold," which contains the more conventional colors of white and gold. There are also wedding collections where everything is designed in white or ivory.
In conclusion, don't spend $20,000 or more for your wedding. By using wedding collections and cheaper venues for your reception, you can have an elegant wedding without burning a hole in your wallet. And this is important, because as a newly married couple, that extra $20,000 is better served as a down payment for your house. Sure, the wedding day is important, but remember, it only lasts a day.
