b"JACLYN NOLIN PHOTOGRAPHYDRAGONFLY PHOTOGRAPHY CINZIA BRUSCHINILA76 PHOTOGRAPHYDIFFERENT CATERING OPTIONSChoosing the right catering service for your special day is crucial, but with so many delicious options available, it can be overwhelming. Whether youre dreaming of a formal sit-down dinner or a casual spread, caterers offer a variety of selections to suit every taste and style. Weve also highlighted some common mistakes couples make when booking their caterer, so you can steer clear of any hiccups and enjoy a seamless dining experience.Plated BrunchThis is the most traditional and formal meal option. Be sure to They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you send your invitations out eight to ten weeks in advance, so yourwant a more casual celebration, have your ceremony and reception guests can choose the meal theyll eat and share any dietary in the morning and serve brunch. You can have both breakfast restrictions they may have. and lunch optionslike sandwiches, omelets, and both savory and Buffet sweet crepesto satisfy any guests preferences!This is probably the most common option as it allows you moreFood trucksfreedom with your menu, and your guests can pick and chooseFood trucks are perfect for your main meal or a late-night snack. what they want. For instance, you can offer five sides instead ofOne truck may not be enough to serve all of your guests, and some three, and your guests can fill their plates with mac and cheese andmay not like their meal options. Instead, consider hiring several potatoes while skipping the broccoli and asparagus if they prefer. trucks with a variety of flavorslike Cajun, Mexican, American, Passed appetizers and Mediterraneaneach offering a limited menu.Passed appetizers are growing in popularity because they are formal and classy, yet not restrictive. Your guests wont have to sit with theQUESTIONS TO ASKsame seven people all night or wait their turn to get served, andHow do you charge? Do you have any rentals they can sample multiple dishes. If youre only serving appetizers, be sure to let your guests know in advance, and plan for 15-20 Have you catered at our venueincluded?pieces per person. before? What is the server-to-guest What type of meal service doratio?Food stationsyou offer?How long does service Youre never going to offer a menu that every guest likes. OurDo you accommodatetastes vary widely! Some guests prefer Italian flavors, while othersspecial dietary options?typically take?Is clean-up included?Do yenjoy Mexican. Some just want a good burger, while others want toou make wedding cakes indulge on filet mignon. Food stations allow your guests to chooseor other desserts?their favorite menu option, so everyone enjoys their meal! Can you customize a menu?Is there a cake-cutting fee?Do you offer complimentary Family-style Do you offer bartending tastings? Family-style dishes are served to the entire table. For instance, an services?When do you need final entire bowl of salad, platter of chicken, and bowl of green beans willHow do you handle leftoverbe placed on the table for the guests to share. This is an intimatemenu decisions? food?way to dine and encourages your guests to mingle with each other. Don't forget to ask the general questions on page 5CATERING|12+ MONTHS UNTIL I DO|TODAYS BRIDE 75"