Planning a small wedding reception? The trick to a small wedding reception is to treat it like a large reception, while still keeping your budget in mind. This will help to give your reception the air of importance that it deserves. Here are a few things you may want to consider:
 
1. Avoid the Seating Arrangement

Seating arrangements can be awkward, and are even more awkward for a small wedding reception. More and more couples are avoiding these seating arrangements and allowing their guests to sit where they please. You may want to consider this for your reception.

If you are planning on a seating arrangement, do keep in mind your guests. Consider smaller tables for smaller wedding receptions. This will allow you to separate those who may not get along well.

2. Consider Appetizers

If you are hosting a small wedding reception, consider appetizers over a regular meal. Horse d'oeuvres are perfect for those who want to provide food, but do not want to plan for RSVPs. Appetizers will often cost less than full catering as well.

3. Still Hand out Wedding Favors

If you want to make sure that your small wedding reception is remembered, consider handing out favors. Since you'll be handing out fewer wedding favors, that can allow you to spend more per wedding favor.

You should realize that planning is still necessary for a small wedding reception. Small wedding receptions that do not have the necessary amount of planning seem empty and monotonous. Use serious planning, even with a small budget, to ensure that your small wedding reception is still important and memorable.