Of all the expensive things you’ll pay out for on your wedding day, one that will top the list of expenses will be the food and drinks bill for your wedding guests.

Dependent on what you want from your wedding meal, then saving money can be as simple as choosing buffet-style meal. Not only will the catering bill be reducing by not having to employ as many serving staff, but the guests do actually enjoy the freedom of choosing the favourites from the selection.
There’s no need to feel like you’ve cut corners or downgraded the wedding at all, as any good catering company can make a buffet selection look utterly fantastic when laid out on silver platters.
Add some servers in white gloves for the meat or fish selection and the buffet suddenly becomes more upscale and luxurious.

There are plenty of wedding caterers who will be able to help you design your ideal wedding buffet, so don’t just think you need to select a set menu from anyone. Even if the wedding venue you’ve booked only allows you to use their own in-house catering, a good service will allow room for your thoughts and ideas on how the buffet should be presented and what’s on the menu.
caterers should give you a clear cost per head for the buffet, but they’ll still want to know final figures of how many guests will be attending the wedding.

Should you choose the option of catering for your own wedding, again, no need to feel like you’ve cut a corner. When it comes to your wedding day, there are usually plenty of friends and relatives who are willing to lend a hand and add their signature dish to your wedding buffet.
Undoubtedly this option will add to the list of potential things to worry about on your wedding day, but often there is nothing like a personal touch to make it more enjoyable for the guests.

A finger buffet would make a more informal occasion, so have a good think about what you really want. More popular for the evening reception, the wedding guests can help themselves to the food and eat it standing or at any table of their choice. It would be pretty difficult to encompass a finger buffet with the wedding speeches and toasts. However if you’re planning a less formal wedding, then we can guarantee you’ll never hear any complaints about a finger buffet from your wedding guests !

Another option for evening wedding reception buffets that seems to be coming more and more popular is a simple barbecue. Offering your guests bacon or sausage rolls in the evening is a simple, yet popular way of keeping the party going, and allowing your guests to snack when they’re ready.
Obviously more popular for the summer months, and reliant on the fact that your wedding venue will allow it – it’s great for more rustic style weddings with an outdoor theme. Think marquees, barns or country weddings and your guests will love this idea.

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Happy Wedding Planning !

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