Guest Post by Frankie Burns of LowCountry Barbecue
When it comes to your wedding reception, cateringis one of the most important aspects. The food is something your guests will continueto talk about for weeks following and can be a huge factor in how well yourwedding unfolds. It’s no secret, however, that the catering is one of the mostexpensive undertakings. The average amount of money spent on food is about$50-$90 per head, butthis cost depends on the type of food, number of courses and the caterers. Regardless, mostbrides and grooms overspend on catering, so here are three great tips on how tomanage your costs within your spending limit.
Incorporate Economical Food Choices
Whenit comes time to plan your menu, consider balancing out expensive andinexpensive food. While having a full menu comprised of luxury food items maybe your first choice, incorporating economical food choices may be the bestroute to take, especially if you are preparing to have a large crowd. This iswill not only ensure that you have plenty food to serve for less of the cost,but you will feel good knowing you accommodated all your guests while stickingto your budget.
Organizethe Correct Amounts
For many brides and grooms, estimating the howmuch food you will need to have prepared is nearly impossible. With last minutecancellations and impromptu invites, it’s no wonder wedding catering can getexpensive- and wasteful. Estimating afew extra rounds of hoursde oeuvres in case two or three additional guests arrive is ideal, but goingbeyond that is the easiest way to pay for too much food that will go uneaten.
Take Advantage of Natural Resources
Welcoming the outdoors and takingadvantage of natural resources is a great way to get more for less. Utilizingfree resources, like having an outdoor venue, not only gives your guests achance to mingle in the fresh air, but it also a great way to lower some ofyour catering costs so you can splurge in other areas of your wedding. Not tomention, outdoor weddings boast many economical food opportunities-you cangrill specialty meats or indulge in some home style barbecue.
While the food is one of the bestdeterminants of a successful wedding, you don’t have to overspend on food thatwon’t even be eaten. Ultimately, this is your special day, so satisfying yourguests while maintaining your budget will create the best outcome for both youand your guests. By following these tips you will be able to get way more outof your catering, which will ultimately enable you to splurge on more importantaspects- like the honeymoon!
This article was written exclusively forWedding High by LowCountry Barbecue, proud to be a leading Atlanta weddingcaterer, serving happy couples on their big day for more 25years. LowCountry specializes in events, big or small, across the country; nolocation is too far and no party is too much.