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We love to celebrate and entertain our friends and family but entertaining can be expensive especially if you do it often. So to save money why not utilize some of these tips aimed at helping you entertain on a shoe string budget.
Go Digital – most get-togethers with the exception of say your wedding don’t require fancy paper invitations, so in order to save money why not send out your invitations digitally such as through email or with an e-card. You can also post your party invitation on social media.
Good Food – good food doesn’t have to be expensive, first instead of trying to pile up your menu with lots of options, why not find a few simple inexpensive recipes and prepare them yourself, or if you are hiring a caterer chose inexpensive options like chicken, pasta, and salads rather than more expensive ones like steak or seafood.
Drink Up – alcohol can be a huge entertaining expense so save money by selecting bottles of inexpensive great tasting wines or serve only one
Go Digital – most get-togethers with the exception of say your wedding don’t require fancy paper invitations, so in order to save money why not send out your invitations digitally such as through email or with an e-card. You can also post your party invitation on social media.
Good Food – good food doesn’t have to be expensive, first instead of trying to pile up your menu with lots of options, why not find a few simple inexpensive recipes and prepare them yourself, or if you are hiring a caterer chose inexpensive options like chicken, pasta, and salads rather than more expensive ones like steak or seafood.
Drink Up – alcohol can be a huge entertaining expense so save money by selecting bottles of inexpensive great tasting wines or serve only one
or two different special cocktails for your event.
The Venue – where you entertain can also determine how much money you spend. The smart choice is to host your party at no to low-cost venues such as parks, community centers, the beach, museum galleries, public gardens, or church halls. You can also ask a local restaurant or nightclub about their party or VIP spaces.
The Venue – where you entertain can also determine how much money you spend. The smart choice is to host your party at no to low-cost venues such as parks, community centers, the beach, museum galleries, public gardens, or church halls. You can also ask a local restaurant or nightclub about their party or VIP spaces.
Published: January 14, 2026
Entertaining friends and family doesn't have to be expensive, there are lots of low cost options available to help you celebrate and have a great time!
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The Entertainment – you don’t have to shell out gobs of cash on entertaining you can get creative by hiring local bands, have a talent show, show home movies or picture slideshows, or you can even ask your guests to send you a list of their favorite songs and create a playlist of a couple of everyone’s songs to play throughout the event.
Guys what are some other ways that you have used to save money on entertaining? We want to hear from you.
Guys what are some other ways that you have used to save money on entertaining? We want to hear from you.
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