Mentioning food or menu on the wedding invitation

We have decided not to have a sit down dinner as the place we want to have the wedding will not hold the 100 guest we plan on having if we do a dinner. We will be doing heavy appetizers, a pasta station and a carving staion, there will be plenty of food. The weddign reception will be from 5:30-9:30.... [Read more]

Mentioning food or menu in the wedding invitation

One of my best girlfriend's is getting married next March. She is on an extremely low budget and wants to have either a cake & drinks or hors d oeuvres type of reception.

Her concern is how to notify guest of this on her homemade invitations. She doesn't want there to be any question as to.... [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]

Food for reception

We have an evening wedding scheduled for 7pm with reception following immediately after. The wedding and reception are in the same place, so there will be a short lapse in time for guest. My question is since the reception is so late what type of food is proper to serve? Can it be sandwiches and.... [Read more]

Menu for a cocktail wedding reception

I am getting married in October and we would like to have a cocktail reception because it would be cheaper than a sit down meal and we are paying for everything.

My question is about the food itself. I have had some ideas from caterers about food choices but I don't know what we should do. Is.... [Read more]