How To Plan A Wedding Menu
Planning a wedding should be the most exciting time for you and your partner, but I’m sure many of you will agree it can turn into the most stressful. Every choice from, picking the venue, flowers, photographer and picking your wedding caterer plays a huge part. At Reeka, we have built a vast network of local suppliers in all areas of the globe - so we can make planning your wedding as enjoyable as possible. Today, we are looking to help you best pick your Wedding Menu, in our eyes THE most important part of any wedding!! Follow these tips to keep the process stress free.
TIP ONE - Consider your budget
Before deciding on your menu and caterer, it’s important to set a budget so you know exactly where you stand. Make sure when you are finding suppliers they included the costs of rental equipment, staff, and any additional fees so there are no surprises when your final invoice comes! sure to take all of this into consideration. This is something we excel at, all of our quotes include any additional fees. What you are quoted at the beginning is what you will end up paying!
TIP TWO - Think about your guests
No two people have the same preferences and dietary requirements. Be sure to include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. You may also want to consider providing a children's menu for younger guests if they will be in attendance. Even if you personally aren’t going to be eating the alternative options, it is always worth sampling them. You want to make sure that all the food served at your wedding is the best it possibly can be.
TIP THREE - Select a menu to suit your Wedding theme
Something that is so overlooked, is not considering your wedding theme / venue when selecting your menu. For example, if you are having a beach wedding, look to serve seafood or a BBQ menu! If you are having a rustic wedding, consider serving hearty comfort food - have fun with it! At Reeka, we have a number of themed menus. From feasting style to your more traditional 3-course plated menus, you will find an offering to best tell your wedding story.
TIP FOUR - Offer a variety of options
Continuing on from tip three, offering a variety of options should always be explored. It ensures that there is something for everyone. Having a buffet/sharing style option or different stations with various types of cuisine for guests to self-serve as they wish. Throw out the traditional rule book of only one option being available for your guests. Having a selection of dishes, creates conversation for your guests for those sitting amongst people they may not have met before.
TIP FIVE - Don’t forget the drinks
Drinks play a big role in a wedding! Do you prefer champagne or cocktails? A playful drinks menu with signature cocktails and mocktails that align with your wedding theme. We work with a number of amazing mixologists that can provide the perfect drinks pairing to your wedding menu.
A memorable menu adds a touch of excitement to your wedding! Get in touch with Reeka today to learn how we can build the day of your dreams.