So you’ve got a big celebration coming up, and you want it to be special. Only thing is, since the economy took a turn for the worse, the pennies are kind of tight at the moment, and getting some professional help is never cheap. Without spending a lot of money even your event can be successful.
¢ Cook the food yourself. Now with an event you’ve got hundreds of things to organise, and if someone has been hired to take care of it- that’ll help. BUT, you gotta save the pennies, and catering firms are one of the most expensive elements of a party. Another chore to be taken care of by you, but itll be cheaper for you to do it this way. This could prove to work in your favour as you now have total control over your events food. This way you can make that wheat free meal for the family member who cant eat wheat for example.
¢ Get help from family and friends. Now that you’ve decided to take this one, you need to call in some favours from friends. Call in any favours owed and try to get any family members will spare hands or time to give you. All hands on deck for this one, and the more hands you have the quicker it gets done and you can move onto something else. You might have a friend who can DJ, or maybe even a beauty therapist who can do some pedicures or give out some samples of beauty products to guests?
¢ Buy a cheaper brand when shopping. If you dont mention it many of your guest wont even notice that you’ve swapped for a cheaper brand. The stigma over buying cheaper brand food shouldnt really be around in the middle of a recession. This will save on some more pennies, allowing you maybe to buy more or put that money saved into something else.
¢ Use you house as the venue for the event. Not as glamourous at what you had planned, but it can still sit well with your guests. The money you’ve saved on not booking a hall can be put back into the bank. For bigger events you could even use a location out in the countryside for a touch if class, if you can get permission. For more information about event planning and spa days.
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