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8 Bar Mitzvah Cost Cutting Tips |
| By Mary Goldmann |
| Orange County , USA |
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Pick Your Priorities
Choose what's most important to you, and set aside a little extra cash to give them a boost. (i.e., site, food, and entertainment). Then, pick the three or four aspects that do not ring the bell for you and set budget accordingly. It's ok to skimp on a few things like the cake or the invitations or the decorations - it's up to you to decide.
Trim the Guest List
Yes, it's hard to do, but it is the most effective way to cut costs - cross 5 or 10 people off your bar mitzvah guest list. At $100 a head, taking 5 guests off the bar mitzvah guest list saves you $500! Keep in mind that everyone has trouble with cutting their guest list, so make a simple rule and whittle away. This might help you feel like cutting some guests is not a personal decision. - All guests under 10-years-old get cut. - No Second Cousins - etc...
Forget the Fancy Extras
Skimp on the glamorous details and costs extra without detracting from the overall success of your bar mitzvah. Don't give into the temptation or pressure to upgrade, but instead, try to make honest choices based on what your original needs are. Some extras are just not that important, and they may be very costly without making a positive impact on your party.
Down to Earth Invites
Having two shades of ink on your invitation might match your color scheme, but it can also add heavy printing costs, and for some reason...square invites require extra postage.
Simplify Your Bar Mitzvah Photo Album
Ask your bar mitzvah photographer for ways to save money - a good bar mitzvah photographer will have many packages top choose from, and they should work with you to stay within your budget. Ask about style vs. cost, and save money on the extra effects. A great bar mitzvah photographer will be able to create a beautiful photo album without extras like: sepia tones, multiple exposures, and split frames.
Go For Less Expensive Flower Options
Decorating your bar mitzvah ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and centerpieces can be expensive, so be sure to make smart choices. Ask your bar mitzvah florist for less expensive flower options in the color of your theme and style. they should be able to accommodate you. If you exchange Black Magic roses for more reasonably priced, deeply colored dahlias in all your centerpieces, you'll save about $4 a stem.
Keep Your Menu Simple
For a seated bar mitzvah dinner, reduce the number of courses to make three amazing courses costs much less than serving five separate courses. Be the Frugal Gourmet, and stick with the specialties of the season and region.
Cut Back on the Cake Costs
Bar Mitzvah Cake? Order a small, beautiful cake that suits your style and theme perfectly, and display it on the cake table for everyone to see - but, back in the kitchen, where no one else can see, have several sheet cakes of the same flavor cut for your guests. This will cut cake decorating costs and everyone can enjoy the same flavor. |
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