In a wedding, the food is an important element. However, improper planning in calculations and bargaining will result in using up a lot of money on the food. Depending on the budget and style, a couple will be able to save a generous sum of money by good planning.
There are a lot of food ideas for the reception. Luxurious meals in a five-star hotel are very impressive, but this is only affordable by the wealthy. For those who are on a strict budget, the food will be able to impress the guests by proper processes. First, a couple must do some research on the best deals offered by caterings. There are some caterers who will be able to give some discounts depending on the scale of the food, and bargaining techniques are very useful at this stage. Once a couple has walk around obtaining a few deals, they should sit down, compare the prices and what are included and decide on the best deal.
Wedding is one of the most important steps in one’s life as it is once in a lifetime, so people tend to invite as many people as they know. However, this is not advisable. The best way is to keep the guest list as short as possible by inviting close family and friends. Simplicity on the food is another money saver. It will be great if someone from the families are good cook and are able to take up the responsibility to take charge of the food.
There is a variety of food a couple can choose to incorporate into their reception. Buffet style is the most common one since it is simple with a variety of food for the guests to choose from. This will be able to satisfy the guests who are bound to be coming from different backgrounds and tastes. To decide what type of food is suitable for the reception, a couple must consider the budget and the time of the day a reception is held.
A morning reception is the less expensive way and the food served is from the breakfast or brunch menu. Some of the options are pastries, bagels, cheese, fresh fruit, omelettes, pancakes and smoked salmon. A mid-day reception offers a choice of hot elegant dishes, sandwiches, fruit, pasta or salads. The most expensive and formal option is the dinner reception. There are more choices of meals available depending on the menu, serving style and the theme. This way, a couple will have options of a sit-down, buffet or specific food stations for the dinner. Last but not least is a tea reception. This is the most economical and simple reception food. The food can be sandwiches, candy, cookies or cakes.
Planning and deciding for the type of reception and the food is not easy. Another way is to come up with unique ideas such as a pizza reception. It is simple yet unique. Another point that a couple must consider is the needs of the guests whether are there any strict vegetarians or some with special dietary requirements.