Wedding day tips for couples

3 tips on getting the menu right

Choosing the food for your wedding is important (although it has all of the ingredients to be a stressful one) Balancing dietary requirements, sticking to budgets, and reflecting the tone of your event are all things you'll want to consider when choosing your menu.

1) Choose your caterers early on in the process - venues usually either have an in-house team or a list of suppliers they have worked with in the past you can utilize. If you are hiring a marquee, make sure catering is next on your list to book. Your catering is going to take up a large chunk of the budget, so book early so you can then decide on other things.

2) Give your caterers as much information as possible - because communication is key! From day one give an accurate representation of how many people will attend for the day and evening, whether you are feeding any of your suppliers, what drinks do you plan on serving, how many children need catering for, and whether anyone has special dietary requirements.

3)Be bold!

Make choices that you both love as a couple and don't be afraid to have something different. It'll make a good talking point for the day and beyond.

When should you book your wedding cake designer?

There are many factors to consider when deciding when to book a wedding cake designer.

The design of the cake, the number of guests, and the budget are all important factors.
However, one of the most important considerations is the date of the wedding. Wedding cake designers often book up months in advance, so it's important to start looking early.
Another key factor is the size of the wedding. A smaller wedding may only require a simple design, while a larger wedding will need a more complex design.

Booking a wedding cake designer as early as possible will help ensure that you get the cake you want on your big day.

Don’t forget about you!

Whether you have outside caterers or have your venue provide the food at your wedding reception. Most couples find that between welcoming and mingling with your evening guests, any evening photographs, cake cutting, and the first dance tradition that there's sometimes just no time to eat any of your lovely reception food.

Ask the wedding catering staff or a bridesmaid and groomsman to plate some food up for you and pop it in your room for a midnight feast or put it to one side for you to have when you find a moment.

Trust me, you'll thank me later!

Keep the food coming!

Other than how fabulous the happy couple look, food is one of the main things your guests will remember from your wedding day.

If your friends and family are foodies, consider bringing out some snacks and nibbles at supper time.

This will keep the mood high and the dancing going into the early hours 😉

Who doesn't love a dessert and menu tasting? I know I do!

It's a great way to share something a bit special with your loved ones and also makes them feel like they are a bit more included in your wedding planning process too.

We'd recommend double-checking with your venue to make sure it's okay to bring guests along as there may be a fee, but from experience, normally there's plenty of food to go around.

I hope that these tips help you.

Victoria Fenix.