Tip #3: Simplify Your Menu
If you just can't cut down your guest list, try simplifying your menu. Your guests don't need to be stuffed after eating dinner, so you can definitely cut down the number of courses you have.
A plated dinner is usually more expensive than a buffet, so think about that too. Most of your guests might event prefer a buffet because it gives them the opportunity to decided what they do or don't want to eat.
Another option is to just serve appetizers, cocktails and dessert. Try having more of a cocktail-style reception where you have high bistro tables and little cocktail rounds for guests to mingle at. Not all guests will have a chair and table to sit down at, but that's okay! It promotes mingling, dancing, and it will cut down linen and centerpieces costs too!
You can also move your reception back a couple hours and have an evening cocktail and dessert party. If you start at 8:00pm, guests will know to eat dinner beforehand, and wont expect to have a full-on dinner. They can sip cocktails and nibble on dessert during the reception and be completely happy.
So as you can see, there are plenty of ways to cut down on your food bill. Do whatever works best for you!
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