Wedding Planning Blog

When it comes to food...

1. Budget. Obviously, if you have a small budget you might not be able to have your food catered.  The cheaper way to go would be to have finger foods.  If you have a company helping with your food, talk with them about your budget and what you’d be able to serve.
2. Mood.  You need to decide what mood you would like to set at your reception. An array of finger food can be fun and laid back letting your guests know they are there to have fun!  If you set a dress code for your guest, like semi formal or formal, it’s best to go with a buffet or catered meal.  For a semi formal event, buffet style would best suit your needs.  For formal attire, catering would suffice. 3.
3. Time. The type of food you serve is decided on the time of your reception.  If your reception is going to be at a mealtime, you may want to look into buffet or catered food.  You don’t want your guests to arrive hungry and only get snacks and finger foods.  If you do, however, have your reception scheduled at a mealtime and your budget doesn’t allow for a catered or buffet meal, include something about hors d'oeuvres being served at the reception so your guests know not to come hungry.