[Money Monday] Are you getting married? Here’s how to have an elegant wedding and still save money

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Reception venue

Where you have the reception and even the wedding itself affect the cost, wedding guides say. Go for less expensive facilities. Locally-run places like restaurants and gardens can suffice. Your home or parents compound is equally a perfect venue. It is often said that during the off-season (January, February or March) or weekdays, reception venues charge less. As you take advantage of this, have a smaller wedding guest list (often 100 people or less) to help you cut cost for food, drinks, chairs and tables, and so on.