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9.19.2008

Outdoor Wedding Reception Food and Drinks - Money Saving Methods

Wedding food

For those who opt for a wedding reception outdoors are several ways food can be served. Following are some popular methods of saving money for serving meals in the open air at a wedding reception:

      * Barbecue. At a reception casual, it is common to serve barbecue items such as hamburgers, chicken or ribs. To make your barbecue buffet-style, ask your guests to forgo a wedding gift in return to bring their own special dish to accompany the barbecue. Although, if you do this, be sure to confirm with your guests in advance so you do not everybody bringing the same dish.
      * Buffet. Ask your guests to bring a dish favourable instead of a wedding gift. If the cost is an issue, serve vegetables, cheese, fruit, meat and trays with hollows and other snacks rather than hosting a large meal.
      * Theme. Create a theme for your reception base around meals, such as Mexican or Hawaiian. Pick a theme outdoors is simple, easy and affordable.

Wedding drinks

The bar tab, you will understand one of the biggest expenses of marriage. Following are tips on serving drinks at your reception without incurring a major expense:

      * Semi-open bar. Offer several free drinks, beer and all non-alcoholic beverages, but guests pay a nominal fee for mixed drinks, such as dollari by a drink to cover a portion of the costs.
      * Bring your own. Request that customers bring their own drinks at the reception outdoors instead make a wedding gift.
      * The bulk purchase. Buy your spirits in bulk from a wholesaler.
      * From multiple purchases. Buy drinks over a period of time rather than all at once to apportion the costs and payments.

The beauty of a host is that it offers the flexibility to be casual or formal. A theme more relaxed you will leave more room to reduce costs associated with the wedding reception food and beverages.

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