There?s a lot to look forward to at a wedding, but food and an open bar always seem to be the focus of the guests? attention. So, both the menu and the supply is extra important when planning your special day. After all, no one wants their guests to leave thirsty or hungry, right"
In an ideal world, you would likely stock up on food and drinks to the max. Unfortunately, budget is often an issue for newlyweds-to-be, so this is usually not realistic. And unless you?ve hosted a large gathering before, you may be unsure of how much to buy. Some caterers will walk you through the estimation process, but if you?re organizing things yourself, the following info will give you a better idea.
Know Your Numbers
First things first; you need to estimate how many people will show up, which isn?t as easy as ?I?m inviting X amount of guests to my wedding.? In most cases, you will be dealing with caterers long before you know the final attendee list, and that can make things confusing. On average, you should expect some people to decline your invitation. For larger events, usually 75% respond ?yes? to an RSVP. However, smaller weddings may have a more accurate count.
Though unlikely, you might also have ?surprise guests??either someone brought an unexpected plus-one or your declined invitees may suddenly have a change of heart.
Last but not least, you should expect to feed all your vendors and staff who will be working on-site. This is very important, so make sure you account for the...