Wedding is a lifetime occasion. It is the most special day for the couples and hence every couple wants to make the arrangement special and one of its kinds. But hosting a big event like wedding can be quite overwhelming and challenging for the couple and their parents. Proper wedding planning is important to make sure that the arrangement just goes fine. Apart from the many aspect of wedding, catering demands special attention.
There are many ways you can choose to offer food to your guests. You can either hire a professional wedding caterer or opt for in-house catering at the wedding venue itself.
The choice of catering will depend on the time of the wedding or reception party. The time of the event will decide the type of menu you consider. Most of the brides today are opting to cater their own weddings. It is cost-effective and therefore helps in keeping the cost of wedding to a minimum. Here are some of top ideas for wedding catering. Read on.
A tea and coffee reception is quite inexpensive. Greet your guests while offer them light refreshments in the form of tea or coffee. A tea or coffee reception is ideal for wedding that is held between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Make sure that you serve tea or coffee with variety of tea sandwiches also known as “dainties.” You can also serve other delicacies like tarts, pastries, etc. Include a small insert on your wedding invitations informing the guests of the arrangement.
An average caterer charges $10 to $20 per plate for a catered meal. You can calculate catering cost if you are planning to invite 100 guests. Deli or party trays reception will avoid you from burning your pocket. If the wedding is fixed between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. you can organize deli trays reception. The food in such type of catering includes finger foods such as chips and dips, cheeses, platters of fruits and vegetables, etc. You can also include more filling foods such as meat trays, sausages, chicken wings, shrimp cocktails, etc.
If your wedding is fixed date falls in the spring season you can organize delectable dessert reception. You will lots of food choices for the dessert. French-style macaroons, chocolate-dipped strawberries, etc. are some of the rich dessert choices. Offer the guests toppings like fresh whipped cream, melted chocolate, berries, etc. If the wedding is fixed for some other season you still have choices. Select an assortment of delicious desserts such as cheesecakes, cookies, pies, tarts, ice cream, sundaes, and candies.
A divine drink is one of the most pleasant ways to greet your guests. Drinks are cool and refreshing. Champagne cocktail like Bellinis is a great choice especially during spring. Serve different flavors of lemonades for nonalcoholic drinks. Cocktails reception is ideal for weddings that are held between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. You can also offer light refreshments like finger foods, chicken wings, sausages, egg rolls, etc.
A wedding reception gives the couple an opportunity to greet and thanks their guests for their presence, which added to the charm of the occasion. Guests look forward to the party to personally meet the couple and have an enjoyable time. After meeting and greeting, catering is one thing that the guests are more interested in. A good catering choice is necessary to please the guests. Follow the above ideas for catering and be rest assured that you have pleased your guests without disturbing your budget. One more thing, whatever types of catering you choose, please insert a small note about the arrangements on the wedding invitation.
