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Love isn't just in the air at a wedding, it should also be on the plate. Say I Do To The Menu
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GREEN SHOOT MEDIA Get away from generic menus and go with food you love to create a memorable meal on an even more memorable day. START WITH THE CONTRACTS Before setting the menu, check the regulations for your chosen venue. There may be in-house catering services you must use or a list of preferred vendors you need to choose from. If you do choose another caterer, you may also have to pay an additional fee, and that should be
ceremony’s style and your personality. Traditionally, a plated wedding menu will start with appetizers, then move to a salad course, entrée and wedding cakes and desserts. A buffet menu also starts
with appetizers, then includes salads, sides, proteins and, lastly, wedding cake and desserts. STATIONS Serving foods that lend themselves to it, such as appetizers and desserts, at serve-yourself stations is a fashionable idea that also gives guests some control over their own dish. Think things like a coffee bar, an ice cream station or crostini bar. DON’T FORGET THE DRINKS Ask your caterer about what kind of drinks they make available. If local laws and your venue allows, you may need a separate vendor (and budget) for alcohol. Budget allowing, ask your bartenders to come up with a signature cocktail for your wedding. TAKEOUT Think about having to-go or takeout boxes for your guests to take desserts, cake or even whole entrees with them. This will encourage them to enjoy the party and the dance floor while they can and have a snack to enjoy when they get home or back to their hotel room.
included in your budget. CONSIDER THE VIBE
Think about what type of food you want to serve and whether it matches the style of the ceremony you have in mind. There’s plenty of room to bend the rules, but bear in mind dietary restrictions, cultural requirements and the abilities of your vendors. Look for caterers that have prior experience with the type of menu you have in mind. MAP OUT A BUDGET Set a budget and stick to it. Talk to vendors and be honest about your resources and rely on their expertise to maximize what you can afford. Ask your catering team for ideas that match your
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