A Simple Affair

Congratulations! You are getting married. Now it’s time to make at least 100 different decisions on a weekly basis until the Big Day. One decision to make early on is how elaborate a wedding you will be planning. Some brides opt for a simple affair with fewer than 100 guests and a more casual setting. Some brides want more and that is OK, too. It is your day after all. For a simple wedding, there might not be as many details to iron out, but there still is much to do. One order of business will be food.

For a simple wedding, a caterer may seem like overkill. If you are just having a few close friends and family at your wedding, save the money for the honeymoon. There are some simple food solutions that can be done for small weddings. First you will need to decide the menu. The menu will depend upon the time of day. If your wedding will fall during a normal eating time, then a meal should be served. If it’s more of an afternoon or morning affair, then appetizers should fit the bill.

Serving a meal doesn’t have to equate to a lot of money. Chances are you will be asked by family if there is anything they can do for your wedding. Take them up on their offer and ask them to bring something. Maybe an aunt has a great chicken recipe that would go great for your reception. Most family members will be more than happy for the chance to have a part in your wedding day.

Snack foods like cheese and crackers make a nice spread for a wedding reception. A fruit and vegetable tray will help to balance all of the cake eating that guests will be doing. The food doesn’t have to be fancy to be good. Simple foods will be a huge hit since everyone will know what it is and eat up.

Meal planning for a simple wedding will depend upon budget and time of wedding. Once those two details are hammered out, the possibilities are seemingly endless even on a tight budget.