Image via Wikipedia Food1. Compare prices between the different menu options and then work out to see which option will be the most economical according to the size of your wedding.
Don't just assume that a buffet-style menu or a cocktail reception will work out the cheapest.
2. If you are holding your reception at a wedding reception venue, see if they have an individual cost for each course, then you can choose the less expensive options.
3. Choose foods that are in season.
4. Avoid foods that are subject to price fluctuations like some seafoods such as lobster.
5. Choose only a couple of options for each course to keep costs down.
6. Check out if it's cheaper to have a buffet-style option for the first course and the desserts and then only have wait staff to serve the main course. Consider substituting your wedding cake for a dessert instead, such as a torte or chocolate cake served with a sauce or cupcakes.
Drinks
1. Don't have an open bar and avoid including spirits. Set an amount for the bar tab and then when runs out, guests can buy their own drinks. Ask the reception venue for advice on what the average cost per head works out as and then use that as a guide.
2. Ask the reception venue if you can supply your own wines. If you can buy in bulk during sales or at discount stores.
3. Make sure to serve jugs of water on the tables so guests don't get over intoxicated on free alcohol.
4. Provide a choice of non-alcoholic beverages. Fruit punch is a great choice.
5. If you are buying your own wines try finding some quality "cleanskin" wines and then have your own label made to put on them. Some wineries also provide this service for you.
6. Instead of serving a sparkling wine for the toasts, have your guests just toast you with what they're drinking.
Good luck with your wedding planning,
Regards
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