🍰Food & Catering Tips
12 expert food & catering tips for planning your wedding.
Opt for Family-Style or Buffet Service
Family-style (shared platters) or buffet service typically costs 20-30% less than plated dinners because it requires…
Offer Signature Cocktails Instead of Full Bar
Instead of a full open bar, offer 2-3 signature cocktails, beer, and wine. This creates a personalized touch…
Schedule Food Tasting 3-4 Months Before Wedding
Book your tasting after you've finalized guest count and dietary restrictions but with enough time to make menu…
Request Free Cake and Catering Tastings
Wedding cake bakeries and caterers often offer complimentary tastings when you're considering booking them. Schedule…
Food and catering questions to ask vendors
Essential questions for catering vendors: What's included in per-person cost (service, rentals, cake cutting)? Can we…
Creative Food Displays Beyond Champagne Towers
Trending alternatives to traditional displays: Donut walls (vertical display, interactive), Grazing tables…
Are Food Trucks Cheaper Than Catering? Buffets vs Plated Meals
Buffet-style catering, sharing plates, or food trucks are significantly cheaper than traditional sit-down plated meals…
Host an Outdoor Cocktail Hour with Portable Bars
Take advantage of beautiful weather by hosting cocktail hour outdoors. Set up portable bars in scenic spots, provide…
Consider Lambeth-Style Cakes for Vintage Elegance
Lambeth cakes feature ornate piping, ruffles, and detailed icing work that combine vintage charm with modern…
Incorporate Favorite Restaurants and Cocktails
Build the menu out of places you already love. List the three to five restaurants that mean something to you as a…
Interactive Service & Experiential Dining
The 2026 emphasis is on experience rather than a plated course arriving in silence. Options run from touch-sensitive…
Savory Cakes Are Stealing the Spotlight
Cake is moving out of the dessert slot. The savoury version turns up during cocktail hour and on grazing tables: piped…
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