One of the most expensive parts of the wedding reception is the food. It's not easy for most couples to afford good food and nice cake for their wedding. But with a little creativity even a couple on a small budget can have a nice meal. In this article we will take a look at some of your options for budget wedding reception menus.
Have The Reception At An Usual Time
What time of the day you have the reception can make it cost more or less. For example, you could have the reception in the late mourning after an early wedding. The is would allow for a very nice brunch. A brunch and meal at this time of day would be allot cheaper then one that takes place on your typical Saturday evening.
Cheap Foods
One of the best cheap wedding reception food ideas is to make a meal out of pasta. Most people like pasta, it is filling, and very affordable. You could easily have different dishes made out of that pasta for a some variety. If you want some affordable meat then I recommend that you go with chicken. Chicken is a good idea and it can be cheap.
Avoid Expensive Dishes
Really pricy dishes are not alway the best option for a good meal. An example of this would be seafood. Seafood makes for a costly meal, but not everyone will enjoy seafood. Some people don't like the fishy taste and some may get sick off of it. However, it will be a good treat for those who do enjoy seafood. But for most couples it is best to avoid really expensive foods like this.
Drinks
A good tasting but affordable wine is what you need for the meal. There are plenty of wonderful options in that category. It would be a good idea to ask the person catering your wedding for some advice on this. Another option is to pick some wine or champagne at coastco for cheap. Be sure that you have lots of common beverages such as coffee and tea. Allot of your guest may only drink coffee or tea.
The Wonderful Wedding Cake
A nice but simple cake will be all most couples need. Avoid too many fancy icings and little flowers. Cakes that are decorated with lots of fancy decorations are what make them very expensive. Search a place like eBay and buy yourself some cheap wedding cake toppers.