I am getting married in Oct. we need to do what is cheaper to do at the reception food wise?

Answer 1

cold cuts, salads rolls and butter, mustard, mayo, devilled eggs

Answer 2

The best thing to do is try to find a caterer who has a banquet hall of it's own. I'm finding that caterer's shave a lot off the price if you use their facility than if they have to parcel out the food and bring it to you. If you can find one that's 'all inclusive' that will supply an open bar for at least 4 hours as well as give you a great choice of a menu, you will end up paying about $3500 depending on your wedding size, but that's it. Your day is pretty much set and you have minimal set-up and decorating (if the hall is nice) and zero clean up! The caterer I found even provided china, linen and a sheet cake so that my real cake can be just for "show" and my fiance and I can have it later (because of this, we are only buying a small, two-tiered cake from wal-mart that will cost $100). So it may sound like a lot (the caterer) but when you think of all the things that are included, it's a great package. Good luck.

Answer 3

The least expensive reception is a simple cake and punch reception held during non-meal hours (early afternoon before lunch or late evening after dinner). You could always add a few finger sandwiches and/or simple hors d'oeuvres to add to this type of reception without adding a lot of cost.

If you have a little bit more money to spend then a brunch or lunch reception would be less expensive than a sit down dinner.
Or you could have a deli or bbq buffet.

If you choose a sit down dinner, you can save costs by serving chicken or pasta entrees instead of pricier seafoods or cuts of beef.

Answer 4

My friends got married last Oct. with a limited budget for food (400 dollars for 250 guests). So what they went with was finger foods, mini tarts, meatballs, things that could just be popped into the mouth. Going to a wholesale club and getting frozen hor derves and getting small bagels and spreads. Chips, something casual if that is the route you're going for.

Answer 5

My suggestion would be to see if friends and family members are willing to help with a "pot-luck" style reception. You could develop a menu you want and ask which items people will commit to preparing for you. You could always have some ladies transfer the food to serving dishes and no one will be the wiser.

Congrats & Good Luck!

Answer 6

Cake and punch receptions are the least expensive ways to have a reception. I would suggest having it at a non meal time and note on the invitation "Cake and Punch immediately following" Then no one will be expecting to have a meal.
Hope this helps.

Answer 7

I recently attended a wedding and they had pasta salad, 2 types of wingettes, potato salad, cheese and crackers, meatballs, sandwiches that were cut up into bite size, it went over well. Also for the cake, they had a sheet cake for everyone, and a wedding cake just for the wedding party and family.

Answer 8

my sister had a very elegant wedding with a luncheon, and had quiche and salad. not too expensive. another sister had a wedding "breakfast" got married at about noon, had brunch, and hors d'oevres. it was very nice, and everyone had a good time. then for those people who never left the party, we ordered pizza!
i loved the casual vibe!

Answer 9

Try fajitas. Fun, tasty, not expensive. Beef and chicken, so everyone will have something they like. Sides can be refried beans and rice, and then you have a whole meal.

Answer 10

more of a picnic style, with pre made trays of food like meats, cheese, or veggies