1. ELIMINATE THE PHOTOGRAPHER. Let me say that I am not fond of this choice. I love and respect what a professional photographer can bring to any event, but when budgets are tight some sacrifice is required. Provide disposable cameras and have different family members snap photos of things that interest them at your family gathering. This idea is truly great if family members bring digital cameras to take pictures so that photos can be shared online with the entire family.
2. ELIMINATE THE CATERER. Again, with my knowledge of what a professional caterer can bring this may make for a tough, yet, necessary decision. Many family members have fabulous, natural cooking skills -- don't hesitate to come together and create a fantastic meal that reminds everyone of "HOME". This takes more work, but it saves an incredible amount of money! Also, distribute some of the responsibility to the entire family by making a list of the items (other than the main course) needed and ask everyone to bring something from the list.
Truly, tight budgets when gathering the family for fun does not have to be as horrible as it may seem. A tight budget provides an excellent opportunity to be cooperative, flexible, and creative.
-KW
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