Wedding Reception Planning: 5 Questions to Ask Your Caterer

Entry #2705, August 1, 2013

Are you all set for your wedding day? One of the biggest preparations needed is the reception. It’s where you will share with your guests the love that you celebrate to forever. The wedding reception will provide the general mood of the moment where you tell the whole world about your commitment to love each other until the end.

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Choosing the best wedding reception may require your time and efforts. You have to make sure that the venue is a perfect place for your guests to celebrate with you on your special day. This is very essential since you don’t want to worry about anything on your wedding day. In planning for your wedding reception, here are important questions to ask your caterer:

1. How will you handle last minute request?

Even the most organize couple will have to anticipate a last minute scenario. There’s a possibility that some guests will show up in a short notice. You can’t say no especially if these are your relatives or colleague.

2. What’s their management style?

This is very essential because you want to know who to call and in-charge of everything. This person should be on the look of all the personnel and can decide on urgent matters.

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3. What’s your server-to-table ratio?

With this concern, the more servers per table the better. You always want that your guests feel comfortable and relax as much as possible. This way, their focus will only be on the celebration and not on something else.

4. What are the inclusions of your per-person package price?

The answer will help you decide on what you need to add on your preparations. This will also allow you to assess whether the price is reasonable or not.

Will your caterer know how to answer these questions?

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5. Can we see the banquet event order?

This is to give you an idea that everything you requested are taken care of. You will see how the caterer plans about your reception including the food, table setting and the entire venue. You can make the necessary adjustments ahead if this is provided.

These are very important questions that you need to ask to your caterer. You have to make sure that you won’t have to settle for last minute concern regarding your reception on your wedding day. Have a pressure-free and romantic wedding day!

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