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211 days ago
Barbara's Answer
Not all weddings are morning weddings or evening weddings, they can be held at different times of the day and obviously the food served will differ. It is important that you know what kind of foods to have served to match the time of your wedding reception. If people come expecting dinner and get only cocktails and finger food you are going to have very unhappy guests.
Make sure that your wedding reception invitation clearly lays out the time of the reception and specifies what the guest is being invited to whether cocktails or lunch or dinner. Some wedding ceremonies take place early in the morning and a buffet breakfast may be served, so guests should know what to expect.
Morning wedding reception :
- Morning receptions are one of the easiest to cater for. Although a morning affair may be more challenging for your traveling guests, it will give you the chance to leave for your honeymoon that day.
- You are not going to be giving your guests steaks and roasts so food choices get simplified. You can arrange for a traditional breakfast to be served which includes fruit, cereals, cured meats and a selection of eggs. Beverages will consist of coffee, tea and juices and this sort of meal will really keep the cost down. You may want to serve wine, champagne, bucks fizz or mimosas if your budget runs to it.
Mid-day wedding reception :
- If your wedding is late morning around 11 am or so, you could consider a brunch. This will require some mainstream foods being served together with a few breakfast selections. You can serve hot, elegant dishes or simply go with the timeless theme of sandwiches, salads, pasta and fruit.
- Mid-day receptions will allow for more travel time for guests who have decided not to arrive in town the night before your affair. Additionally, there is a lot of budget flexibility with a lunch menu.
Evening wedding reception :
- Evening receptions are for the most part expensive because you have to serve a full dinner and guests who are invited to an evening wedding certainly expect it. Here the food will need to consist of steaks or roasts, cold cuts, salads, maybe some pasta choices.
- There are many choices for menu, serving style, and theme. You will need to decide whether you want a buffet, specific food stations, or a traditional sit-down meal. Often couples choose the food to blend with the theme of the reception.
Tea wedding reception :
If you cannot afford a full meal at your reception, or simply are not inclined to have one, a tea reception is a nice choice. Tea receptions are the most economical choices for wedding receptions, as they can be elegant without demanding costly food choices. With finger sandwiches, candy, cake and some cookies, you are all set to have a simple, yet tasteful reception.
Buffet style wedding reception :
- Buffet style receptions are becoming increasingly proper as they tend to get rid of the very formal air created by sit down meals. Buffets are good for any time of the day and you can serve pastas, chicken, meat or pork dishes that stay well.
- Let your guests eat what they want in a more relaxed atmosphere and often have a creative and fun presentation of food.
When planning food for a wedding reception, consider all of your guests and their special dietary needs. With some careful planning, there will be food choices that can be enjoyed by all of your guests.
After you've chosen what to serve your guests at your wedding reception, you also need wedding programs, invitations, reception cards, napkins, and much more. Looking for wedding catering you can go http://www.aboutrestaurant.info/catering/
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