Great Wedding Venues That Don’t Bust Your Pockets

The average cost of weddings in USA today is around $28,000. This is a pretty substantial sum, probably big enough for a starter home. If you are shocked about the high price tag of getting married, don’t worry, you do not have to spend this much money to make your wedding memorable. There are many ways to keep a wedding inexpensive, yet fabulous and unforgettable. The key to great, yet affordable wedding is creativity and resourcefulness, but most importantly, keep in mind that the type of formality or style of your wedding and the number of guests in your list will greatly affect the cost of your wedding. Once you have established what these are, it would be easier for you to look into more tangible options and choose the best in terms of price for what vendors offer.

The choice of venue is one great option where you can cut down on expenses. There are many great, unique, and inexpensive venues out there just waiting for you to discover. Here are some places that you might consider for that great wedding venue at a pocket-friendly price:

• A Friend’s or Relative’s Garden. You may have a friend or a relative with a garden large enough to hold a casual garden wedding. Not only will this significantly lower your costs, your friend or relative will be greatly honored
• Publicly Owned Buildings. Look for public libraries, public museums or mansions owned by the city or county you live in and you will find venues that you can book for your wedding at very affordable prices. If you live in Southern California, one of my favorite venues is the Greystone Mansion . You only have access to the grounds (not the home), but it only costs a couple of hundred dollars because it’s owned by the city of Beverly Hills and is considered a public park.
• Public Parks or Public Beaches. A garden or beach theme wedding reception can be perfectly set up with picturesque green or calming turquoise blue surroundings coupled with colorful choices of beautiful flowers to complete the theme.
• Contry and Golf Clubs. If you, your would-be-hubby or relative is a member of a country or golf club, you’ll probably be able to use your clubhouse for that special day at a discounted price.  Some country clubs do not require membership.  One of the country clubs that I like is the Catalina Country Club  seated on a knoll overlooking picturesque Avalon

If you’re planning to keep your wedding costs down, picking a cheap wedding venue is a great start. At very affordable prices, these venues are flexible enough to make your wedding day as special as you want it to be without breaking the bank.