{"id":710,"date":"2024-04-11T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T11:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=710"},"modified":"2024-04-11T11:00:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T11:00:08","slug":"frugal-event-budget-dont-worry-there-are-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/frugal-event-budget-dont-worry-there-are-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Frugal Event Budget? Don\u2019t Worry There are Options."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661fb296d6d10\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661fb296d6d10\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/frugal-event-budget-dont-worry-there-are-options\/#A_Frugal_Event_Budget_Means_That_You_Just_Have_To_Be_a_Little_Bit_More_Creative\" title=\"A Frugal Event Budget Means That You Just Have To Be a Little Bit More Creative\">A Frugal Event Budget Means That You Just Have To Be a Little Bit More Creative<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/frugal-event-budget-dont-worry-there-are-options\/#Here_are_a_few_tips_to_keep_your_budget_in_check\" title=\"Here are a few tips to keep your budget in check:\">Here are a few tips to keep your budget in check:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/frugal-event-budget-dont-worry-there-are-options\/#Youll_also_be_interested_in_these_articles\" title=\"You\u2019ll also be interested in these&nbsp;articles:\">You\u2019ll also be interested in these&nbsp;articles:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>n the world of event planning there\u2019s a phrase that we hear all too often: it\u2019s just not in the budget. While it\u2019s obvious that the bigger the budget the splashier the event, having a frugal event budget doesn\u2019t mean that your event has to be dull. Rather with a little bit of creativity and organizational skills you can still plan and execute a memorable event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having an event budget template is crucial to keep your costs in check. I recently wrote an article,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201204200426\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/how-a-venue-budget-worksheet-made-me-a-better-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How a Venue Budget Worksheet Made Me a Better Planner<\/a>, explaining how I use Excel budget templates to determine my budget. You can also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201204200426\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/images\/2015\/03\/Off-Site-Venues-Budget-Worksheet.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download the event budget template<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Frugal_Event_Budget_Means_That_You_Just_Have_To_Be_a_Little_Bit_More_Creative\"><\/span>A Frugal Event Budget Means That You Just Have To Be a Little Bit More Creative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you think that you have no money in the budget for certain item lines you may want to consider some alternatives. For example, if you\u2019re interested in hosting an evening event consider having the event inside your hotel rather than taking the group off-site where transportation cost and venue rental fees would add additional costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_a_few_tips_to_keep_your_budget_in_check\"><\/span>Here are a few tips to keep your budget in check:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay Organized<\/strong>. Use an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201204200426\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">event planning template<\/a>&nbsp;(or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201204200426\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/party-checklist-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">party planning template<\/a>&nbsp;if the case may be) and map out the various components of your event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cut a Course out of the Menu<\/strong>. If food and beverage is involved consider eliminating a course off the menu. Also take advantage of our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201204200426\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/drink-calculator-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beverage calculator<\/a>&nbsp;so that you don\u2019t over order alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Decor<\/strong>. Depending on the type of event, considered decor alternatives such as balloon entrances, centerpieces etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free Promotion Channels<\/strong>. &nbsp;No money in the budget to promote your event? Well if you\u2019ve kept your social media accounts current then why not use them to promote your event. Especially if your organization communicates regularly with the people that you want to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youll_also_be_interested_in_these_articles\"><\/span>You\u2019ll also be interested in these&nbsp;articles:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201204200426\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-checklist-determining-event-objectives-part-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Event Checklist, Determining Your Event Objectives (Part One)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201204200426\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-checklist-determining-event-objectives-part-two\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Event Checklist: Determining Your Event Objectives (Part Two)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a frugal event budget doesn\u2019t mean the end of the world. With a little creativity and organization you can still plan and execute a successful event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>n the world of event planning there\u2019s a phrase that we hear all too often: it\u2019s just not in the budget. 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