How Do You Create A Low Cost Wedding Menu?
The food is often the most expensive part of a wedding. For large weddings, the estimated costs for the menu may create a hardship for the family. Many couples have high expectations for their wedding menu, but there are several ways that the cost of the menu can be cut without sacrificing anything from the special day. Have the wedding at a time of day that people will not be expecting a meal. A full lunch or dinner for a wedding can be extremely expensive. Snacks and finger foods will be much less so. From 2 to 4 p.m., the guests will have eaten lunch and will not be expecting a dinner at the reception. Stick to a buffet setting that allows the wedding guests to choose their own menu of snacks. Let cake, drinks and a few light hors d’oeuvres serve as the main menu. This can include finger sandwiches, which are inexpensive but that look elegant with the crusts removed. Choose a few types of cookies and candies that can also be elegantly displayed. Danish wedding cookies and small choc
