If you’re wanting to provide delicious food on your wedding day, without spending a fortune, you’re in the right place! We’re here with some simple tips to help you save money without compromising on the taste. A traditional sit-down wedding breakfast can cost upwards of £100 per head, often closer to £200, so if that’s not in your budget or you simply don’t want to spend that, we don’t blame you. So, let's get into a few tips on how to save money whether you’re getting married locally or you’ve chosen a destination wedding!
Consider A Grazing Table
First up, a great way to save money rather than serving a sit down meal is to do a grazing table. If your wedding is a bit more informal this is perfect, as people get plenty of choice, it’s interactive and just will provide delicious food. You can get large grazing tables with everything from pre packed sandwiches, cured meats, cheeses, fruits, crackers, bread, dips, spreads, crudites, the lot. They look absolutely stunning too! The great thing about this is that you can tailor it so easily to what you love as a couple, and most people will find something they will really enjoy too because it’s so varied. Shop around a bit to find the best value, as some companies are extremely expensive. This also works really well for smaller weddings.
Get A Food Truck
Another wonderful thing you could do for food if you want something different to a sit down meal is to get a food truck. You can choose your absolute favourite food as a couple and get a van that people can simply head out to and order. If you have a big wedding, you could get a couple of different options. Most people will prefer one type of food done really well compared to boring wedding food, whether it’s burgers, pizza, Thai food, fish and chips, or anything in between! This is something really different and a novelty for many people, so it can be a fun addition to your big day that will also look great for some fun photos!
Do Your Own Cake!
Last but not least, we’d recommend sourcing your own cake. Don’t worry, we don’t mean baking it yourself, but a wedding cake can cost around £500, which to many people, seems silly for a cake! Instead, think about your favourite sweet treats and serve that. It could be a stack of brownies and blondies, potentially doughnuts, cheesecake, or anything else! You could also get cakes from a local bakery that you know is lovely and simply stack yourself and add a few flowers. If you’re not really a sweet fan, then you could get a few wheels of cheese and do a cheese board cake with crackers, chutneys and all that delicious stuff. You don’t need to follow the norm when it comes to a wedding cake, so just do what is best for you and your partner.
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