Wedding Menus
Weddings menus are always important. After the ceremony, you and your guests will need some food to recharge. Coming up with the menu depends on several factors such as budget, number of guests and wedding theme. These three elements will help your planning and preparation for the menu a lot easier.
The budget will always be a primary consideration. If you have a big budget to spare, you may choose a formal wedding menu complete with appetizers, entrée, cocktails and desserts. Table service is also indispensable with this kind of menu. Needless to say, this will go well for a strictly formal wedding.
If you’re a little low on budget, you may go for a buffet style menu. This type of menu is an informal one as you will let the guests to come to the buffet table and personally get their food. It is a good choice as it will not only save up on your budget. It will also allow the guest to choose their food and at the same time, interact and mingle with the other guests.
The number of guests is also another consideration. If you have too many guests, it may be impractical to go for the expensive formal menu. You may want to choose the buffet style. If you have a small number of guests, a formal menu will be accommodated.
Wedding themes come into consideration. There are wedding themes that have touches of culture. Some couples prepare a French menu during a French-inspired wedding. Same thing goes for an Asian-inspired wedding where the menu served involved a wide range of Asian dishes.
Take into consideration the elements presented above before coming up with a menu. The budget, number of guests and wedding theme will be your guide in planning the wedding menu.