South Carolina Wedding Guide

Choosing your wedding menu can eat up your budget in a hurry. In fact, it will surely be at the very top of the list of most expensive elements of your wedding planning.So, it’s important to make sure you get exactly what you want if you must pay top dollar. But if you are like most brides, you probably don’t really know what you want at this stage. How do you find the perfect food if you don’t know what that is? Easy! You taste and taste and taste some more.

Who Do I Call?

Let’s start with the basics. If you know anyone who recently married and can refer you to some caterers, that’s a plus. Also, if you are using someone in the wedding business, like your floral designer, you should ask for recommendations. Many of these people work together quite a bit and they can fill in a lot of blanks for you.It’s also a wonderful idea to shop some bridal shows if there is one in your town. If none of these options pan out, it’s time to start doing some research. Go online and go to your local phonebook and newspapers. Check listings to find out who in town does catering for weddings. Find out what type of food they specialize in, like bar-b-que, French, or Asian-fusion. You want to make sure you know what type of food you want to serve and weed out the ones that do not fit your wedding theme

Choosing Your Food Theme

When trying to decide what type of food you want to serve, it’s important to keep your wedding theme intact. If you are having a beach wedding, you probably don’t want to serve a fancy French menu. You might stick to bar-b-que or simple sandwich appetizers. If you are having a medieval wedding, it’s probably out of character to serve Italian lasagna. So, narrowing down your food list is easier if you keep your choices within the parameters of your wedding theme. It is also important to decide if you want to have small appetizers or a sit-down meal at your wedding. That will depend greatly on the time of day you schedule your wedding, your location and your budget. A great way to save money is considering a “less is more” menu with several small appetizer choices instead of a full meal. If you are planning a beach or outdoor wedding, this is a great choice.

Taste, Taste, Taste

After you have decided on what type of food you want to serve, schedule appointments with those who made the cut to sample food and discuss prices. It’s important to taste the food before signing any agreements with caterers. You definitely want to make sure you choose foods that you and your guests will enjoy eating. So, taste away! It’s always a great idea to sample as many caterers’ fare as possible. Try several different caterers so you have a lot of information to make your final choice

The Big Day

It’s your big day. Finding the right food will make your day that much more fun and enjoyable for you and for your guests. Planning ahead will help alleviate a lot of stress leading up to the event. Make sure to confirm with your caterer within a week of your wedding day to make sure there are no last minute issues to contend with. You will definitely appreciate the efforts you put in to find the right food for your wedding reception. Your wedding should be a fun-filled, life-changing event. And with a little work and planning, it will be!