June 29, 2009
Bring On The Savings Part 2
How to Save on Your Wedding Reception Menu:
You want to have the wedding of you dreams but you don’t want to go in debt doing so. Here are some tips that might help you save money when planning your wedding reception menu.
The Cocktail Hour: Everyone loves a cocktail hour so instead of cutting one out trying scaling back. In place of offering a buffet station pass around hor d’oeuvers. By doing so it is possible to save as much as 25% off your total bill.
Opt Out of a Seafood Bar/Station: This is one of the most expensive compnents of a cocktail hour. If fish is among your favorite food you can request that your caterer encorperate seafood elements into other dishes such as toppers at the pasta station.
Portion Control: When selecting your dinner menu ask your caterer to practice portion control. Serving smaller yet still generous portions may cut costs by two-thirds.
Selecting In Season Foods: Discuss what foods are available during the season of your planned nuptials and you might be able to cut some costs.
Lobster as a Garnish Not a Meal: Every one would like to say that they offered elegant meals at their wedding. Lobsters and lobster tails are going to increase the cost of your wedding menu budget. Discuss with your caterer alternatives to adding the lobster element such ass adding lobster meat as a garnish in place of a full serving guests full shelled pieces.
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