How to Decide Between Wedding Catering & Bar Options | Ep. 048
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How to Decide Between Wedding Catering & Bar Options | Ep. 048

Choosing your wedding food and drink options can feel surprisingly overwhelming, especially when catering and bar service are some of the largest expenses in your wedding budget. Many couples start planning thinking they will simply choose between a buffet or plated dinner and decide whether they want an open bar, but quickly realize their venue rules, guest count, and budget all play a major role in what is actually possible.

In this episode of Weddings 101, I walk you through how to decide between a buffet and a plated meal, and how to evaluate bar options like open bar, beer and wine only, or limited bar service. I explain how venues often influence or control catering decisions through in-house catering requirements, food and beverage minimums, and preset menu packages.

You’ll also learn how food and beverage pricing typically works, including per-person pricing versus consumption-based bar service, and what questions to ask your venue about staffing, minimum spends, and hidden costs that can affect your final budget.

I also talk through how guest count, reception timelines, and venue logistics can impact whether a buffet or plated meal makes the most sense for your wedding. Plus, I share the most common mistakes first-time brides make when evaluating catering and bar options so you can avoid unexpected costs or limitations later in the planning process.

If you’re trying to decide what type of wedding dinner service and bar setup will work best for your venue, budget, and guest experience, this episode will help you understand your options and make confident decisions.

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