"Help Me! What is the Average Budget for Prizes at Wedding After-Parties?"

One of the joys of a wedding after-party: game prizes ♡

One of the pleasures of a wedding after-party is the game prizes, such as bingo! Games with prizes like pair tickets to Disneyland or Matsusaka beef create a lot of excitement!＊

However, preparing exciting prizes can be quite a challenge. It is tough to choose prizes that everyone will appreciate while also incorporating fun elements!

What are the key points for preparing prizes for the after-party?

While choosing exciting prizes for the after-party is important, the budget and quantity of prizes also matter. So how do veteran brides choose prizes for their after-parties? Here’s an introduction to selecting prizes and their market prices!＊

@0917wd_aya

【To make a wonderful after-party① Price range of prizes】

The source of the prize budget mainly comes from two options: one is included in the after-party fee, and the other is covered by the bride and groom.◎

＼When included in the after-party fee／

If included in the after-party fee, it is reasonable to add an extra 1000-1500 yen per guest. For instance, if the venue fee (venue, food, and drinks) is 5000 yen per person, the total with prizes would be around 6000 or 7000 yen.♩ Since it's a task for the organizer, it’s best to avoid awkward amounts like 6500 yen. It's also acceptable to differentiate between men and women like "5000 yen for women, 6000 yen for men" or "6000 yen for women, 7000 yen for men."◎

@beautifulbell22

If the additional cost is too high, guests might feel that the fee is expensive, so ideally, you want to keep the increase minimal. If you do add, try to keep it small to lessen the burden on guests.◎

＼When prepared by the bride and groom／

If the bride and groom prepare the prizes, you should consider this separately from the venue costs. While the burden falls more on the couple, it lightens the load for guests. Even if the prizes aren't extravagant, guests will likely be satisfied if the fee is low!

【To make a wonderful after-party② Quantity of prizes】

A quantity of about 3 to 15 prizes is recommended.＊ Having fewer prizes allows you to wrap up games quickly, making it suitable for after-parties with many performances. It’s better to have fewer prizes even for after-parties with fewer than 50 guests.＊

If you prepare more than 10 prizes, you need to ensure quick progression to keep guests from getting bored with games.＊ For after-parties with more than 50 participants, it’s exciting to prepare many prizes to allow for more winners!♡

【To make a wonderful after-party③ Types of prizes】

Choose prizes that align with your budget and quantity.＊ If you add 1000 yen to the fee for 50 guests, you will have a total of 50,000 yen.＊ There are various patterns for preparing prizes with 50,000 yen.

Example 1) Prepare 3 prizes: 【30,000 yen × 1 item, 15,000 yen × 1 item, 5,000 yen × 1 item】

Example 2) Prepare 12 prizes: 【20,000 yen × 1 item, 10,000 yen × 3 items, 2,500 yen × 8 items】

Even with the same 50,000 yen, the choice of prizes can be completely different. When selecting prizes for the after-party, it’s vital to determine the overall budget, the number of prizes, and their prices beforehand.◎ Also, it’s good to decide on a standout prize!♩ Now, I'll introduce recommended prizes by price range!＊

@maco__95

＼Prizes everyone will love: 20,000 yen and up／

Prizes over 20,000 yen are the main highlight! Recommended prizes are "Accommodation catalog gifts," "Travel vouchers," "iPad mini," "LCD TVs," and "Roomba," etc. ♡ Travel vouchers and catalog gifts are bound to be appreciated by anyone since they get to choose how to use them! The latest gadgets that they wouldn't buy themselves are also very appealing. Be sure to prepare them, as large panels are often available online!＊

➡ Accommodation catalog gift on Rakuten＊

➡ iPad mini on Rakuten＊

➡ Electronics for prizes on Rakuten＊

＼Prizes everyone will love: 15,000 to 20,000 yen／

Prizes up to 20,000 yen can also be significant highlights! Recommended prizes include "Disney Pair Tickets," "Universal Studios Japan Pair Tickets," and "High-quality meats or Snow Crab." ♡ Classic tickets to Disney and Universal definitely create excitement! Either can be selected based on the region. A luxurious piece of meat or Snow Crab, which one usually wouldn’t eat, would also be a delightful surprise!♡

➡ Disney pair tickets on Rakuten＊

➡ High-quality meat on Rakuten＊

➡ Snow Crab on Rakuten＊

＼Prizes everyone will love: 10,000 to 15,000 yen／

Prizes in the 10,000 to 15,000 yen range are the second most important items. Recommended prizes include "Famous hotel meal vouchers," "Nescafe Barista," and "High-quality meats or Snow Crab."＊ It's important to select second-tier products from well-known brands.◎

➡ Nescafe Barista on Rakuten＊

＼Prizes everyone will love: 5,000 to 10,000 yen／

Items in the 5,000 to 10,000 yen range often attract many winners, so it helps to have a variety. Recommended prizes include "Beer tasting sets," "Land on the moon," "High-quality chocolate," and "Famous hotel lunch vouchers," etc. ♡ Unusual items that one wouldn’t typically buy themselves are great recommendations.◎

➡ Beer tasting set on Rakuten＊

➡ Moon land official page＊

＼Prizes everyone will love: up to 5,000 yen／

Prizes within the 5,000 yen range tend to have many winners. Thus, it might be a good idea to separate prizes for women and men. Recommended prizes include "Famous brand cosmetic sets," "Famous brand ties," and "High-quality chocolates." Choosing something that anyone would appreciate can be tricky, so careful selection is necessary.＊

Choose prizes for the after-party to make it even more exciting! ♡

Luxurious prizes can make games lively, and guests will be thrilled to receive them! ♡ It's crucial to select wonderful prizes that fit the age and atmosphere of your guests.◎

Don’t cut corners in preparing for the wedding after-party and ensure you get everything ready! ♡