A couple weeks ago I wrote about a way to save money and get more value from your wedding budget by using your own property to create a party green on which a wedding might be hosted.
Of course don't forget to consider parking issues. A couple that I heard of recently solved the problem by having their guests park at a local high school and having the guest ferried via horse and buggy. I heard of another that hired a trolley for a couple hours. Other's have simply used the van's from their church.
Which brings me to the second option that comes to mind when a couple needs to save money on their wedding venue (often one of the most expensive elements of a wedding): Many who are active in their local church or synagogue can often gain use of their worship facility for the wedding for a nominal fee or sometimes free!
Likewise, sometimes city or county parks are available inexpensively – though noise may be a factor.
An often overlooked resource (probably because so many are in poor repair) are recreation centers – some of the newer recreation centers have meeting rooms that are as nice as hotel ballrooms. I can even thinking of one with a nice, private courtyard!
Furthermore, depending on the regulations and private ownership issues in the area a beach wedding or ceremony next to a lake or river can save a couple lots of money they would otherwise spend on the wedding venue.
Reception Venue: Ideally, hold the wedding and reception in two different parts of the same place. For example, have tents with tables set up behind and to the side of where the ceremony is held and have the guests bring their chairs from the ceremony. This will save money on a separate location and renting extra chairs!
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