Wedding Planning Made Easy: Dinner Recommendations

When planning a wedding reception dinner, first consider your budget. Generally, a reception will use about 30 percent of your overall budget and determining what this number is will go a long way in the planning process for your reception dinner.

Wedding Reception Dinner Recommendations

One of the first things you will want to decide is whether you want a buffet or a served dinner. Using the buffet option will generally save you anywhere from $10 to $20 per guest over having the event catered, and oftentimes will give you more food options.

If you opt for a served dinner, keep in mind that it can take quite a while to plate 100+ meals and be mindful to select food that will remain warm and not get soggy while others are receiving their food. A cut of steak, chicken or fish is often the most popular dinner choices at a sit-down reception.

For a buffer dinner, the options are as vast as you like. Try typical American fare with a pasta bar and meat carving station, or do something less traditional and choose your favorite international cuisine. Both Mexican and Indian food have become buffet favorites for budget weddings. A buffet also allows you to cater toward vegan or vegetarian guests by offering selections for them, while not having a completely meat-free reception.