Fit the meal to the time of year and to the fridge and oven space available in your kitchen. Decor Choose your color theme and then look for inexpensive things that fit in. Real or artificial flowers, mini lights, tea lights etc. Christmas time is a good time to stock up on fancy decorations and lights. Entertainment Dancing and live music or a DJ, is optional, depending on you budget.
Background music is a nice touch.
If you choose a 'holiday weekend' bookings maybe more expensive. Choose a Sunday or a weekday for less expensive rates. Spring and Summer dates are usually booked well in advance. If Saturdays are all booked up, try a Sunday. Allowed Access times Do you have access the day before, do you have to clean up the same night, check it out.