How hard would it be to cater for my own wedding?
Trays are very easy to make. The hard part might be actually getting your hands on the actual trays. I work at walmart in the deli and make veggie, meat and cheese, and sandwich trays all the time. They’re really easy, and they just take a little creativity. If you do meat and cheese trays, just go to the deli and get the stuff sliced either kinda thin if you’re doing slices, or pretty thick if you’re doing cubes. Take it home and arrange it how you want. Alternate cheese/meat in a circle (or whatever shape the tray is) and add some greens for a garnish (we use kale at walmart). Voila! If you have a food service store that is open to the public, that is probably your best bet for getting the trays. Also, if any grocery stores near you make trays like that, you could maybe buy just the trays from them.
Here’s two real life stories of Brides and Grooms who catered their own wedding . . Bride and Groom #1 ordered fresh fruit platters and fancy cupcakes from a caterer (which was delivered the morning of the wedding). The Bride’s Mother and the Groom’s Mother made an assortment of brownies, rice crispy treats, pies, and cream puffs. Iced tea, fruit punch, and sodas were served with the dessert items. Approximately 75 people were invited to this wedding on a September afternoon. The outdoor ceremony was held at a friend’s home who had a beautifully landscaped backyard. The Groom’s Mother and the Bride’s Mother rented lots of tables, chairs and white table linens. The reception site was beautifully decorated with potted plants and floral arrangements. Bride and Groom #2 were under the assumption that their five out of town friends were coming on Wednesday to help them prepare the food for the Saturday afternoon wedding. At 10PM the night of the rehearsal the Bride and Groom were at the loc
