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How to Choose Reception Entrees

Ever notice how people always talk about the food at a wedding? The comments usually are discussed in the following order: how beautiful the bride looks, then some sort of comment about the food.

Typical comments include, "there was so much food" or "the food was terrible". To ensure your guests go home with fond memories and full stomachs take these suggestions into consideration:

Think about your guests
Your guests are your first priority. There are a number of things to consider with respect to your guests. For instance, if you've invited mostly vegetarians, you should have a couple dishes that are suitable for them.

Although you can never please everyone, don't have seafood if you know that half of your guests are allergic to it. Consider your options here, they are vast. Don't set yourself on something if it is not practical.

How many choices?
Next, consider how many choices of entrees you would like to offer. Most couples have two or three. If you have a very diverse crowd that requires special dietary needs then consider having three. Remember, the more entrees, the more money you will have to dish out!

Your Wedding Style
Take your wedding style into consideration. If you are having an outdoor summer wedding, you might try serving a lighter menu consisting of salmon and salad.

For theme weddings be sure to stay consistent with the ambiance you would like to create. If you are having a Christmas wedding, an entree choice of ham is be a nice touch paired with frosted cookies in the shape of Christmas trees as dessert.

Discover Specialties
When speaking to different caterers be sure to find out their specialties. Also, ask if you can have a trial dinner with your fiancé and a few guests. A trial run will help you decide if the caterer meets your requirements.

At the end of the day, you should be open to suggestions from friends, family and even the caterer, but don't leave anything up in the air. This way nothing can be left to interpretation, resulting in less stress on your wedding day.