4 Wedding Reception Styles You Shouldn’t Write Off
Planning a wedding can be stressful, but so can the reception. How do you feed all your guests? What style of reception fits your wedding theme? We talk about four ideas you will want to keep on the shortlist until you make your final choice below.
Formal dining
If money is not a big consideration, then treating the guests to a seated, formal dinner is an excellent way to celebrate matrimony. Before taking off for the honeymoon, the couple can enjoy a fancy dinner and celebrate with no stress. Most of these dinner styles offer a couple of protein choices or meal options that people can choose on the Rsvp card to keep costs in check.
Casual buffet style catering
When you want your guests to have several choices at the reception, then opting for a professional catering team to come in and set up the meal is great. Everyone can serve themselves and make several trips to the table for seconds. The hardest part is picking out which foods to serve at the reception. Depending on the vibe you may want to choose something portable and casual like sandwiches, international like South Asian food, or American BBQ style. It’s suggested that the wedding planners start looking for a caterer about one year from the wedding day to ensure everything is in place for the big day.
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Potluck dinners
Are you on a budget for your reception? Invite your guests to share in your special celebration by bringing a favorite dish. Your guests will feel as if they are a part of the festivities, and they can help you save a little money for the honeymoon. The best part about potluck dinners is you never know what you will end up with on the table.
Cocktail receptions
These parties can get expensive if you do not watch your costs closely. However, finding a time to eat on the day of your wedding is not easy. If you want to use this reception style, then consider who is attending to be sure you have plenty of activities and alcohol for guests. The benefits of these receptions are there is less formal seating to rent, and you can play games and make it an all-day reception if you like.
Before you go with the reception everyone says you should have, think about what makes you and your partner happy. If an informal setting is more comfortable, then buffet or potluck parties are best. When you want everything to be formal, then having a dinner service can give you a memorable way to wrap up your wedding day.
