By: Candice Lapin
When you get married, so much of your personality gets communicated through the details of your wedding. From the music to the food, you get to throw the party of your dreams. Yet, sometimes the dream can come at a pretty hefty price tag that can send even the calmest of us into an anxiety attack. So, if you are thinking or rethinking your food budget and looking for smart but fun food alternatives, consider tapas or even a backyard barbeque.
Tapas
Tapas! The food made famous by stylish Spaniards looking for the perfect amount food to keep themselves satiated on their Saturday night pub crawl. Tapas range from perfect bite sized portions to larger grilled slices of beef. The key is to consider that there is no strict main course. Many new tapas restaurants have beef dishes, like steak a la plancha. But, these are steaks that are meant to be shared by all at the table.
Remember, you don’t need to be strict about the menu or the portions. For example, you may even want to serve a paella plate for each table so that each guest gets just enough to feel full. The purpose of tapas is to keep the guests happy with smaller plates of varied foods.
A la parilla!
Another way to keep the food costs down is to consider a backyard barbeque. If you are having an informal party, a barbeque is a nice way to communicate ease and comfort to your guests. Many caterers offer a barbeque option. Or, go direct to a barbeque restaurant that you like and find out if they cater. Many do and you will be able to capture the taste of your favorite fare right from the comfort of your own wedding!
The trick is to keep your menu informal and under $15 – $20 per person. Talk to your caterer about the menu. You can definitely be whimsical with a backyard barbeque and get creative labeling your dishes on any printed menus.
