So, since you have to order a considerable amount of There are some foods that are always going to be expensive, even if you only order small amounts. Pay attention to the types of foods you order. The time of day that you hold your wedding will give you a good indication of how much food to serve; if you’re having the ceremony in the afternoon or early evening, you may want to serve more food.
You may not need a five course meal if you’ve already purchased three types of appetizers and a salad, or three extra desserts if you already have a pretty large wedding cake. Caterers will also try to encourage you to spend more than you may need to on the actual meal as well. If you buy more of the same dish, you can usually save money with most catering companies—different kinds of foods will increase the bill, so it’s important to keep it classy but simple at the wedding—even when it comes to food. Also, ordering two or three types of hors d’oeuvres will help to reduce your catering bill.
For instance, if you know a number of your guests are vegetarian, you may not need to order as many appetizers with meat. This is fine (and usually a smart idea), but you should still make sure that you’re not order more appetizers than you actually need; use your discretion based on the guest list. Most couples want to order an extra tray or two of hors d’oeuvres in case extra guests show up.