If you are able to use an outside caterer, you will be able to have more choices in your foods and with your budget. Finding the right caterer can take some time, but it can be worth it in the long run. If you are having a small wedding, you could choose to make the food yourself. This is the most affordable and personal way to go. However, you will definitely need friends and family to help you. You don't need to make everything homemade though. There are many good prepared foods that you just need to heat and serve. The food stations are usually more creative in their presentation than a standard buffet. For example, you could have the potatoes served in large martini glasses or have your soups served in bread bowls.
A breakfast reception should take place between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. A lunch buffet reception should take place between 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. This type of reception should follow a late morning wedding. This type of reception is appropriate between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. It can also be held after an evening wedding. Be sure to include "Hors d'oeuvres Reception Following Ceremony", on the invitations, so your guests will know what to expect. A dinner buffet reception should take place after 7:00 p.m. A tea reception is appropriate between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The great thing about today's wedding cakes is that they can look and taste any way you want. If you dream it up, you can find someone who will make it a reality.
