Unique Wedding Tips

When it comes to planning your wedding, there are so many things to consider that eloping begins to sound more and more appealing. In fact, more and more couples are being drawn to this idea, but rather than eloping without letting anyone know, they’re bringing a few of their nearest and dearest with them to experience the magic of a destination wedding together! Not only does a destination wedding help with cutting back that peskily long guest-list, it minimizes a lot of the fuss that weddings at home can create. Read the rest of this entry »

Having an outdoor wedding is a great way to host a wonderful, memorable occasion. When you are starting to look into hiring your catering equipment, you will need to consider the type of catering you want for the wedding. Here, we’ve listed some great catering ideas perfect for any outdoor occasion.

Consider the type of event
Firstly, you need to consider the type of wedding you are going to have. Will it be a cocktail function, a sit down dinner or luncheon, or perhaps an afternoon or morning tea? This will depend on the purpose of the event and the guests you will be entertaining.

Being an outdoor wedding, you will also want to consider the time of year. In cooler months you may want to host an event earlier in the day. In summer, you may want to arrange an evening cocktail event or dinner which can be spectacular outdoors in the warmer months.

Finger food ideas
Finger food is great for all weddings. The key is to have food that people can eat in a few bites and can be served with ease. Here are a few finger food ideas for different types of weddings.

• For cocktail weddings: skewers, sushi, sandwiches,risotto balls, mini quiches and savory pastries are all great for cocktail events. Make sure you have vegetarian options available too.

• Small sweets and chocolates are perfect for an afternoon wedding. For a high tea, you may want to consider small sandwiches, scones, mini muffins and cakes too.

Sit down event catering options and ideas
For a more formal occasion, you will want a sit down dinner or lunch with a number of courses. It is important to give people a choice of two mains. Vegetarians and other special dietary requirements should be collected prior to the event to make sure that everyone can eat and their needs are met. Great, friendly wait staff is very important for a sit down occasion and to make sure the meals are served to schedule.

Buffet
A buffet is a great option for all wedding types. It is great for hot breakfasts, and sit down occasions, but also for cocktail events. One of the advantages of this is that you do not need as many wait staff if you have a buffet as your guests can serve themselves. This also reduces waste as people will only take what they want.

Choosing the right type of catering for your outdoor wedding does not have to be stressful. Once you have decided on the style of your wedding, you can look at the type of menu you want to have for your guests. After you have begun looking for the right party hire company for your wedding, start looking at a variety of menu and food ideas for your wedding. Going online is a great place to start.

I hope you have found our tips on how to choose the right catering option helpful whilst planning your outdoor wedding.

Planning a wedding and keeping your sanity is not an easy task. Everyone knows that planning a wedding can be an extremely stressful and trying time, especially as the big day approaches.

One of the most important details of the wedding is the actual wedding date. This is usually the detail that is taken care of first. Factors in choosing a date include the availability of the venue where the wedding will take place and availability of friends and family on the assigned date.

It is also advisable to set a budget before you start to make plans. This way you’re able to organize the details according to your budget.

Some venues where weddings are held offer discounts on days when traditionally, weddings are not held. Also, the time the wedding takes place also becomes a factor in the expense. For example, mornings and afternoon receptions are usually cheaper than receptions held in the evening.

Venues can offer discounts depending on the time of year. Just after the holidays could be a good time to hold a wedding if you are considering the cost. This time is not considered a ‘peak time’, therefore the price tends to be less expensive.

It’s important to talk to your fiancée about the size of your wedding. Your dream wedding might not be your fiancée’s. So it’s necessary for you to discuss details such as the location of the venue/reception, the number of people who get invited to the wedding/reception, and the choice of entertainment.

It’s important to reach an agreement on the guest list. If you want to keep the wedding an intimate affair, only family and/or friends would be invited. If you wanted to have the wedding of the century, friends and family, long lost relatives, the whole neighborhood and high school buddies could be invited. When making the guest list, consider the space capacity of your chosen venue.

It’s a good idea to hire a professional to capture this momentous occasion. Sure, your friends can take good pictures and some of them may own a camcorder. But for this special occasion, you would want something special, lasting, and visually presentable. This way you could also share them with your friends and family.

Don’t forget the cake! It’s a good idea to have a tasting first, before settling on a cake. Invite your family and friends for the cake tasting. This way, this task becomes fun for everyone!

Order wedding invitations. If you want to get creative, you can always print your own. This way, you can customize them, and add a more personal touch to the invitation.

Don’t forget to start looking for a wedding gown months before the wedding so the bride has plenty of time to make a selection. Also, the groom should make arrangements to rent or buy a tuxedo preferably in advance in case there is trouble with the fitting.

Couples who don’t have enough time on their hands or just find the preparations that go into planning a wedding too overwhelming can always just hire a wedding planner. This way, everything gets organized and coordinated for them. But if you decide to go the wedding planner route, don’t forget to add this cost into your budget.