Same food on shower menu as the wedding menu

My MIL to-be has planned a shower for me for the groom's side only at their country club (my mother is giving me a shower for my side). My fiance's parents were invited to our tasting dinner for the reception menu as a courtesy...they have no decision making authority in our wedding. They did not.... [Read more]

How much to tip the wedding caterer

I recently asked my caterer what he recommended for tipping. I was expecting him to say $500 or so on the high end. He however told me that tipping was completely optional, but he said 18% is is considered to be the customary tip for food services in the DC area. Although my fiancée trusts him and.... [Read more]

Hawaiian Themed Bridal Shower Menu

Hi! I am having a bridal shower for my friend at the end of Sept. It is Hawaiian themed and I am in need of some ideas for a menu. We are all college students so we are trying to keep the costs low. The shower is also at 4:00 pm. Can someone please help? This is my first bridal shower to host. I.... [Read more]

Ordering food for children at the wedding reception

Hello.

We're planning a wedding reception where there will be plenty of children, and a handful of toddlers.

How old should a child be to "count" in the final plate count? I understand most places offer a kids menu for children under 12yo, but what about infants, toddlers? It's not that i'm.... [Read more]

Wedding Food and Children

My fiance and I have had 2 main dilemmas with our whole wedding planning . Food and Children. We have no idea what kind of food we want to have - we didn't really like the previously done menus by our caterer (they were way too fancy for our tastes) so they agreed to let us create our own menu to.... [Read more]