The most important part of the wedding, at least for the majority of the guests, is the reception. Needless to say, a greater percentage of success in events depends on food prepared; so, wedding food planning must be well thought of. Yes, food can make or break your wedding, which you have prepared so hard to make it oh-so-perfect. Therefore, make it your priority. Do not underestimate the fact that you are throwing a wedding party not only to share the occasion of your union with your guests, but you are also giving them a feast on food. Thus, time and effort must be invested on wedding food planning. Here are five tips to consider:
1. In looking for a company to provide a catering service for your wedding, ask for referrals from friends and relatives who have been wed. They know better than you do (unless you have the ‘nose’ for good food). Ask for appointment from each of these companies. Make sure that you have given them even the smallest idea of what you expect from them. Choose the one which has the most interesting package.
2. Consider not only the cost, but more importantly, the quality of the food; thus, food tasting should happen right on your first meeting. Ask your groom to go with you. Both of you have to decide on this matter so that no one is to be questioned with the menu choices.
2. If you two can afford a long line of wedding food during your reception, then it is better. You may be able to consider the ages of the people who will attend your wedding. You can have something for the kids, teenagers, adults, and seniors, who mostly prefer healthy food like fish and vegetables. In this way, everyone will be able to eat. You are, therefore, sure that no one will come home with an empty stomach.
3. Ask your catering service to prepare a variation on food-meat, chicken, beef, fish, vegetables, rice, pasta, fruits, sweets, and salad. This should be a must.
4. If you wish to save more, cater your own food. Gather a group of people you know who cook best. Not only are you sure of the food that will be served, but you are also sure that all your guests will be able to eat because with your savings, you can surely prepare a great amount of food.
5. Make sure that you serve them hot. After staying for two hours (or less) in the wedding ceremony, your guests feel tired that they will love to have not only something delicious, but also something hot.
Brides and grooms tend to forget about giving importance to the food. They sometimes go for the one that will cost them little. This should not be the case. They must ensure that they will serve the best wedding food so that people will come home tired from attending your wedding, but full.
