Brides - Niagara Gazette January 2020 | Page 29

BRIDES MAGAZINE JANUARY 2020 budgets. Couples can save thousands of dollars by hosting weeknight weddings instead of weekend affairs. Book the venue from Monday through Friday, as even Sunday prices have escalated. The further away from the weekend, the lower the prices tend to be. 4. Fake the cake The Knot indicates a wedding cake runs roughly $530. Consider displaying a mock cake for photos and then serve a sheet cake during dessert hour. Decorat- ing foam tiers to look like an extravagant cake can save a few hundred dollars, and guests won’t know the difference when they’re biting into a delicious, less costly dessert. 5. Skip the extras Reception venues may upcharge for all the little details, such as linens in custom colors or chair covers. If you can live without these extras, do so. Ask for a list of itemized extras so you can assess what you want to pay for and what you’d prefer to avoid. Wedding receptions are costly, but there are many ways to save money and still enjoy a memorable evening. BLVD WEDDING CONCEPTS “Tracy was wonderful - easy to work with, and extremely accommodating. I highly recommend her.” “Tracy is amazing!” “If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Tracy is fabulous. 648 Facebook Likes Check Us out! 2153 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst NY, 14228 | 716-695-1050 29