How much to tip the wedding caterer

I recently asked my caterer what he recommended for tipping. I was expecting him to say $500 or so on the high end. He however told me that tipping was completely optional, but he said 18% is is considered to be the customary tip for food services in the DC area. Although my fiancée trusts him and.... [Read more]

Ordering food for children at the wedding reception

Hello.

We're planning a wedding reception where there will be plenty of children, and a handful of toddlers.

How old should a child be to "count" in the final plate count? I understand most places offer a kids menu for children under 12yo, but what about infants, toddlers? It's not that i'm.... [Read more]

Wedding Food and Children

My fiance and I have had 2 main dilemmas with our whole wedding planning . Food and Children. We have no idea what kind of food we want to have - we didn't really like the previously done menus by our caterer (they were way too fancy for our tastes) so they agreed to let us create our own menu to.... [Read more]

Afternoon Reception Food Ideas

Hi, I was wondering what is the best menu for an afternoon reception. My wedding ceremony is going to be either at 10 am or 11am,I have not decided what time I want it yet but the reception will end up starting about noon and I was wondering what kind of food should be served? I would think maybe.... [Read more]

Menu for a cocktail wedding reception

I am getting married in October and we would like to have a cocktail reception because it would be cheaper than a sit down meal and we are paying for everything.

My question is about the food itself. I have had some ideas from caterers about food choices but I don't know what we should do. Is.... [Read more]