TRIMMING THE FAT

The wish list of party components is endless. How do you achieve the elegance and sophistication you want without compromising your slim budget? Prioritizing and creativity are key. Devote the largest portion of your budget to elements that matter the most to you and remember, budget cuts do not always have to appear as such. For example, if you decide to downgrade your bar package to save, offer a few specialty martinis all made of one type of liquor or maybe select a few special wines to serve.


Another great example of cost cutting in disguise is butler passed desserts. Your meal was plated and appetizers are passed, therefore, a sweet table will require an investment in more tables and linen. With butler passed desserts, portions are made smaller and guests tend to take less, consequently less food is actually needed. There are other less expensive alternatives to live music that wasn’t available in the past. These day’s mp3s players allow you to create a playlist ahead of time and let it run throughout the wedding. The cost of flowers can add up quickly. Use linen as another key color component to add to the theme, therefore allowing you to scale back on the amount of fresh blooms. Unfortunately, budgets are often a reality of life. Use your creativity to your advantage. In the world of catering, the possibilities are endless.