Essence of Events, LLC

Knowing what kinds of foods you like is one thing (pizza, ice cream, yum!) but deciding what to serve your guests at your wedding is quite another. Formal or casual? Buffet or sit down? Red meat or white? There are so many options and I bet I’ve overwhelmed you with just those few!

At Essence of Events, LLC we have over 20 years of experience in this industry, which means that we know a lot about what kinds of food to serve at your wedding (and yes, some people do serve their favorites: pizza and ice cream, yum!) and we are here to help.

We are going to help you start thinking about catering options by breaking down what style of reception you want for your wedding catering. Read on for our tips and tricks!

Sit down reception. This is a formal way of serving your guests. Your friends and family will be served their entrée by wait staff. It is elegant and traditional; although many believe that it can be more expensive option, unbelievably, it's not! a good way to remember is less food, less cost.

Family style feeding. With this meal style, your guests are seated but are served from communal plates at the table. This is a great option for socializing, and is almost a forced mingling exercise. It helps to bond guests when they don’t know each other, easy for picky eaters or those with dietary restrictions to just have the option of passing what they can't have or don't like.

Buffet option. A popular option that offers lots of choice and requires fewer servers. however, it can be more expensive than the sit down reception. But, because you can offer more food selections, it is great for those who have guests who are known to be big eaters and want to skip the menu options for guests before the wedding. But long lines at the buffet mean grumpy guests, so beware!

Specialty reception. Depending on your personal taste and budget, you may not choose to serve a traditional dinner. Instead, breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea, dessert, and appetizers may be great alternative options.

At Essence of Events, LLC we can help you at every stage of your planning, from décor and design, menu selection, to budgeting and timelines; we create unique and beautiful weddings and events.

To find out more about us, the services we offer, and to schedule your free, initial consultation call 253.292.1482 or email contact@essenceofevents.com

Written by Samantha Macrae