by Sally Matheny
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Are you planning a wedding reception?
The average cost for an American wedding reception is around $15,000—just for the reception. For many couples, that amount can start their marriage off with huge debts. Or it will deplete the savings accounts of numerous parents. I’ve heard of parents maxing out credit cards and running their retirement accounts dry. It’s not necessary to do this. Nor is it wise.
I’m here to tell you it is possible to plan a beautiful wedding reception, even if you’re working within, what many consider, a frugal budget. Granted, it takes a bit more work, but sometimes that extra effort brings an even sweeter satisfaction. Expect a few challenges, but the overall experience can definitely be enjoyable—if everything is approached with the right attitude.
One thing my daughters and I know for certain is a beautiful wedding reception begins and ends with family and friends.
Are you planning a reception? Perhaps you’ll have a relative or friend offering financial assistance. That would be awesome, wouldn’t it? But if not, fear not. If you have a loving family or a handful of caring friends, you’re well on your way to creating a lovely wedding reception. In this post, I’ll share just a few of the ways we saved money. The.re are too many to write about in one post so if you’d like the entire list, say so in the comments and I’ll email it to you
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