A wedding party is a real cause for celebration, and traditionally, the reception would be held at a nearby resort or hotel, who would have all of the necessary resources and can cater for large groups. Although the venue would have all the services you might require, it accounts for a large slice of the budget, and by holding the wedding reception in the garden, you can save a fortune. Providing, of course, you have the room, hiring a marquee is a great alternative to a serviced venue, and if you had not considered this, here is a guide to planning the perfect wedding party at home.

►   Hire a Marquee - Wherever you happen to live, there will be online suppliers of marquees that come in all shapes and sizes, with one company that offers affordable marquee hire in Melbourne eastern suburbs, for example, and they can be located with a simple online search. A small wedding would require a framed marquee, while a large event would be better suited to a clear span unit, and with a range of shapes and sizes, finding the right marquee is not an issue. Once the hire company know the layout of your garden and the number of expected guests, they can create the ideal setting, and they would likely have everything you need, which means you only have to deal with a single provider.

 

►   Essential Supplies - There are many things you need to cater for a wedding party, which would likely include the following:

·         Tables and chairs

·         Catering equipment

·         Audio-visual PA systems

·         Cutlery, crockery and tablecloths

·         Lighting

Some suppliers even have an outdoor kitchen you can hire, which allows for self-catering, and your guests will want to let their hair down, and a suitably sized event floor makes for the ideal dance area.

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Catering Solutions - Of course, there are outside caterers who specialise in wedding parties, but if you would like to keep costs down, why not hire everything you need and self-cater? It is possible to hire everything from napkins to wine glasses, and lot in between, and by dealing with a single supplier, organising has never been easier.

 

►   Entertainment - No wedding would be complete without music, and by hiring a state of the art sound system with disco lighting, you can create some MP3 playlists that will have the guests on their feet all night long. Failing that, you could always hire a local band to perform, which wouldn’t cost a fortune, but whatever you decide, the music should be in keeping with the guests.

With everything you could possibly need under one roof, an online marquee supplier makes for a very affordable alternative to a hotel or resort, and sourcing such a company is easy with an online search. Of course, you will need to make a list of your requirements prior to enquiring, and if your budget is limited, a home wedding party will keep costs down.