A traditional five course meal for wedding catering can be expensive, so why not serve a three course meal that’s extraordinary? Eliminating a soup, salad, or an extra dessert will go unnoticed and will free up some of your catering budget for what really excites you.

Passed hors deuvres, while elegant, can drain your catering budget. Consider instead an appetizer table. And don’t fret that this decision will scream “low end.” Infuse the table with creative displays – even a vegetable tray can be served with an elegant presentation. Ask Sandy about her floating displays. Wedding catering with floating displays is new trend and Sandy's Kitchen can provide it at economical prices.

The most stylish events are not always black tie. A recent trend has brides breaking from the stuffy formal affair and embracing a more casual and festive atmosphere. Consider instead a down-home barbeque, a curry station, or a Mexican Fiesta, crepe station for dessert. With a little insight and ingenuity, you can serve these relaxed themes in a manner that’s positively chic.

Dinner is the most expensive meal to serve. Save on catering by considering a brunch, lunch or even a dessert reception. Your wedding budget will thank you.

Along those lines, consider a menu consisting entirely of hors d’oeuvres. If your reception does not coincide with a meal time, a cocktail and appetizer reception is perfectly suitable. Since these events typically run for only two hours, in addition to saving on catering - location, staffing and other rental fees are also considerably reduced.