How to Choose Reception Entrees

Ever notice how people always talk about the food at a wedding? The comments usually are discussed in the following order: how beautiful the bride looks, and some sort of comment about the food. Typical ones include, "there was so much food" or "the food was terrible". This is more than likely going to be the most expensive part of your wedding so be sure to take careful consideration when choosing the caterer and the food that will be served at your reception. To ensure your guests go home with fond memories and full stomachs take these suggestions into consideration.

Your guests are priority one, after all they are the ones eating the stuff. This is the most important factor in choosing the type of food you will have at your wedding. There are a number of things to consider with respect to the guests. For instance, if your wedding consists mostly of vegetarians then you should have a couple dishes that are suitable for them. You will also need to consider the cuisine of preference amongst your guests. Although you can never please everyone, don't have seafood if you know that half of your guests are allergic to it. Consider your options here, they are vast. Don't get set on something if it is not practical.

Next, you will need to consider how many choices of different entrees you wish your guests to be able to choose from. Most couples have two or three. If you have a very diverse crowd that requires special dietary needs than consider having three. This will also give you the liberty of having something that only a few people, including yourself will order and enjoy. Remember, the more choices of entrees, the more money you will have to dish out!

Take your wedding style into consideration. If you are having an outdoor summer wedding you might try serving a lighter menu consisting of salmon and salad. For theme wedding be sure to be consistent and have the meal, or dessert continue the ambiance you are creating around your wedding. For instance, if you are having your wedding around Christmas (and assuming you are Christian) an entree choice of ham or turkey might be a nice touch with frosted cookies in the shape of Christmas trees in addition to your wedding cake for dessert.

When speaking to different caterers be sure to find out what the specialize in. Also, ask if you can have a trial dinner with your fiancé and a few guests. A trial run will help you decide he the caterer meets your requirements. Ask the caterer if he will give you a list of a few past clients for you to contact.

At the end of the day, just be open to suggestions from friends, family and even the caterer. Make sure that when you do decide on a caterer and the type of food you are going to serve that you have a contract that consists of all the details. Don't leave anything up in the air, this way nothing can be left to interpretation, resulting in less stress and headache in the future.