Even if you’ve cooked dinner for a large gathering of friends or family, it’s nothing compared to the logistics you need to nail down for your wedding reception. Whether you’re hiring an outside caterer to take care of the reception meal or your venue has an in-house chef, you’ll likely have plenty to talk about during your initial meeting with the person preparing the food. Come prepared with these 15 commonly asked questions when planning a wedding reception menu.
1. What type of service should I choose"
There are a few types of food service styles that you can choose from at your reception including plated, family stations, buffet, and heavy appetizers. Though the type of service doesn’t necessarily have to dictate what your menu is, certain types of food lend themselves easier to plated meals versus buffet meals. 2. How long do I have to finalize the menu"
Even if you think you have your mind made up right now, it’s still good to know when the deadline is to make changes to the menu.
3. When is the latest I need to book"
Ask the caterer if they even have your wedding date available an if so, when you need to book. If they’ve had meetings with several other couples and you like what they have to offer, it might be better to err on the side of booking right now.
4. How much food do we need"

At this point of your wedding planning process, you should have an exact total of guests invited to the wedding (donR...