May 11, 2013 | Posted by: abi s

Wedding catering can easily cost more than the wedding dress and wedding ring combined . While you want to give your guests a good dinner, it is possible to do so without spending a lot of money. There are definite ways to cut these cost and we will show you how.

It is not that hard to make a great meal for a number of people. If the menu is not extravagant and you can follow a basic recipe then you have this one in the bag. Every family has some great cooks and these are the people you should consider asking to help you prepare your wedding reception meal. Enlist the aid of your brides maids and limit the number of guests so that you are able to serve them in a cost effective manner.

Wedding caterers that are just starting out are not as expensive as the more popular caterers in your area. A wedding caterer that is in high demand will charge more for their services. It is a simple matter to find wedding party catering in your area using the free wedding planner apps for iPhone, iPad and android that you will find on the iwedplanner.com.

The types of foods and drinks that you choose to serve at your wedding reception will ultimately determine how much it will cost. A sit down dinner for 150 people will cost a lot more than if you served finger foods. If you can afford a full beverage bar that's fine but if you cannot these days a cash bar is perfectly perceptible.

Most restaurants will gladly consider a discount for a wedding party. This is especially true if you can give up your dream of a Saturday wedding. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights when restaurants have less traffic are the best times to seek out a discount. By having the wedding reception at a restaurant you can cut beverage cost by limiting the number of drinks you provide at the bar.

Wedding food catering is big business today and a lot of the expense can be avoided by making your own table decorations. Find more wonderful wedding reception ideas on iwedplanner.com and while you are there download the free wedding planner apps for iPhone, iPad and android to help you keep track of the wedding budget and so much more.