When you dreamed of your big day as a child, you probably didn’t have a calculator in hand adding up every magical detail and idea. Now you’re planning your wedding and while you want it to be perfect (we want it to be perfect for you!), you may need to compromise in some areas. Hopefully, this post will show you compromising isn’t all that bad and you can still have the best night of your life!
::Cocktail Hours::
While everyone loves a good drink, having guests go to the bar at the reception is perfectly acceptable. You are less likely to run out of alcohol by avoiding the cocktail hour, since once they are at the reception they will have the option of going to through the buffet or to the various stations. This will also reduce your labor costs because you don’t need to have separate bartenders or servers for this area.
::Passed Hors D’oeuvres::
There is no secret that these are expensive. When you think about someone having to prepare each item individual piece. Imagine making 500 bacon wrapped stuffed dates. Our Cocktail Buffet Menu gives you a pick-up station with hors d’oeuvresque type food and your main buffet and sometimes a carving station.
Pick-Up Table
::The Band::
Don’t get me wrong I love a good band, but if it’s not in your budget don’t fret a DJ will do the trick of getting everyone crunk and no one will be the wiser.
::Overlays & Linens::
If you want more than just basic white linens, you can add an overlay. But with an overlay comes an extra price generally starting at $22.50/each. We recommend using a base linen that you like coordinating with your colors. Pintucks and Lamours are great options to add style and color to your event.
Lamour Linens
::Centerpieces::
You can incorporate some large floral arrangements on your buffet to add color. But consider doing alternative center pieces with old books, candles, lanterns, single flower vases. This will still add color and give your party a great look without the cost of grandiose arrangements.
Shannon Bailey Photography
Shannon Bailey Photography
::The Dinner::
Our Cocktail Buffet menus offers tons of options and can be modified to meet your taste buds. This also allows you to get away with only seating half of your guests, that’s right I said half! Now you don’t have to worry about seating cards or the dreaded seating arrangements; and if you’re ex-cousin’s twice removed step-father can’t sit with your best friend’s mother’s nephew, you don’t have to worry about it! Your guests will still have the option of eating three meats and lots of delish sides without the added price of a served entree or dinner buffet.
Main Buffet
::The Bar::
If you like alcohol but don’t want to offer your guests all of your favorite liquors, you can do beer and wine with a specialty drink. Our beer and wine set-ups also include the soft drinks, water and sweet tea. This will suit everyone.
These simple little tricks will let you stick to your budget while having an awesome time, and no one will be the wiser!
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