Offering a signature drink is a great way to add style and color to your cocktail hour or reception. It has a lot of practical benefits, too. Signature drinks are faster and easier to serve. If your bartenders can simply pour wine, beer and signature drinks instead of mixing individual drinks, you’ll avoid long lineups at the bar. If your cocktails are pre-made, your guests can get them quickly and start enjoying the cocktail hour. If you’re trying to save money, offering them as part of your limited bar is a great way to save money, too.

Before 2020 a small wedding was 50 guests or less. Today that’s a big wedding! If you’re planning your wedding this year, be sure to check your local rules. Then decide how big you want your guest list to be. You could plan a small wedding with 50 guests, a very small wedding with 25 guests or a micro wedding with 10 guests.

Normally we try to avoid the word “cheap”. We’ll say we want an inexpensive venue. Or we want to be practical, thrifty, sensible. We want to stick to our budget! All true. But really: if you’re on a budget, you need a cheap wedding venue. The real trick is finding one that doesn’t look cheap. See an idea list of affordable wedding venues, typical prices, and easy ways to save money.