By Art Gib

Setting up your wedding reception menu is a relatively easy affair, but can still turn out to be a daunting one to the novice who has never planned a catered event before! Here’’s an easy step-by-step guide to setting up the menu for your wedding, inclusive of budget-saving tips and unique ideas.

1. Time of the Wedding Reception: Decide on the time of day and season of the year for your wedding. Will you have a summer meal at 2 pm or an elegant winter dinner at 8 pm? This is a very important decision you need to make and that will probably depend on the availability of your venue.

2. Cost: Consult your budget allocation. The more options you offer guests, generally the more will be your expenses. If you are on a tight budget, you can consider a cocktail reception, afternoon tea, or dessert reception.

3. Caterer Recommendations: Talk to your caterer and find if there are particular dishes that they”re known for or that they recommend? Make sure they”re aware of the budget you”ve set.

4. Offer variety: Choose both stationery and passed dishes. Your guests will always be able to go to a station rather than chasing waiters around, but guests engrossed in conversation will still have a chance to nibble.

5. Special Touches: Ask your caterer if they can incorporate an old family recipe for guests to enjoy this personal touch.

6. Personal Preferences: Make sure to include foods that you love.

7. Heritage: Incorporate foods from your family heritages. Relatives and guests will bond over shared experiences.

8. Change Things Up: Consider going beyond a traditional menu. A few modern day couples are opting for a dessert reception instead of a traditional sit-down menu.

9. Try It Out: Ask to go for a tasting. You will have a chance to sample the foods and find out what the standouts are. Although many caterers will give a complimentary tasting to the bride and groom, consider asking what it will cost for your parents.

10. Be a Considerate Host: Ask your caterer what dietary options are available. Most of the modern day couples opt for non-red-meat fare, as well as a vegetarian option. Make sure that your caterer has nice veggie dishes instead of a vegetarian option comprising of bland vegetables heaped unattractively on a plate!

11. Double Check: Finally, write your proposed menu down and consider if anything is missing, or out of place. Ensure to settle your menu with your caterer by their deadlines!

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