We all know weddings are expensive. And what takes a major chunk out of the nuptial budget is the food. Let’s face it: if you’re doing even a small-ish wedding at around 50-75 people, that’s still a lot of mouths to feed. But feeding your friends and family doesn’t have to be expensive, especially if you’re willing and ready to cook something up yourself. With a little creativity, you can present a DIY food menu at your wedding that will blow the most uppity caterers away! Here are some DIY food ideas to help get you started.
Chips, Salsa, and Guac
Who doesn’t love chips and salsa (and guac"!). Not many. This is a great snack for an appetizer or as a bar snack. To make it more fancy, you could even have a nacho station with bowls of chips plus servings of shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and jalapeños. Offer a Hearty Soup
While you definitely don’t want to pass out a heavy and hot soup during the summer, serving a hearty and popular soup (think seafood chowder or a tomato bisque) is a cheaper alternative than a shrimp cocktail for an appetizer.
Serve Up Family Style
Reduce labor costs and individual plates by having guests serve themselves out of communal dishes placed on their tables. Some easy and inexpensive family-style dishes can include lasagna, pulled meats, macaroni and cheese, and any casserole you can think of. It’s not only cost-efficient, but also invites conversation at the table.
Cheese and Crackers

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