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A platter of fruit and cheese.

Inexpensive Wedding AppetizersOne way to reduce the cost of food for your wedding reception is to serve inexpensive but tasty appetizers. This is a page about inexpensive wedding appetizers.

 

Wedding Reception Decorations

Inexpensive Wedding Reception IdeasWeddings can easily get expensive very quickly. Help keep the cost of your wedding down by planning an inexpensive wedding reception. This is a page about inexpensive wedding reception ideas.

 

Wedding Reception Buffet

Cheap Wedding Reception Food IdeasThis is a page about cheap wedding reception food ideas. One way to keep within your wedding budget is to serve reasonably priced food at the reception.

 

Two fingers decorated as a bride and groom with a background of dollar bills.

We Tied the Knot . . . and It Didn't Cost a Lot!Trying to stick with a $1,000 wedding reception budget is a challenge. So I knew I had to be "extra creative" with reception refreshments so we didn't come across as cheap. I decided to have a pretzel bar.

 

Adding Fresh Flowers to Cake Decoration - two small wedding cakes decorated with fresh flowers

Adding Fresh Flowers to Cake DecorationAn inexpensive twist for wedding cake decoration is fresh flowers. It's important to keep the cake protected when using these flowers as decorations so it will be safe to eat.

 

Macaroons and other wedding sweet treats.

Alternatives to Wedding CakeMany couples look for alternatives to the traditional wedding cake for their reception. You have seen wedding cupcakes and cupcake towers. Another clever idea discussed on this page is a donut wall. Read on to learn how to make one.

 

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Wedding Reception Dinner Setting

How Much Food for a Wedding Reception for 350 People?Having the right amount of appetizers ready for a reception takes some figuring, planning and preparation. This is a page about how much food for a wedding reception for 350 people?

 

Wedding Buffet

Wedding Buffet Ideas?This page contains wedding buffet ideas. Planning good food for your wedding guests can be set as a buffet.

 

Bride and Groom figurines on the top of a wedding cake with a flower

Wedding Cake Tips and RecipesThis is a page about wedding cake tips and recipes. Baking a cake for your own wedding or as a small business owner, entails several decision making opportunities, such as choice of cake, frosting, transportation, and more.

 

Wedding Reception Food Ideas

Wedding Reception Food IdeasThis is a page about wedding reception food ideas. Deciding on the food to be served at your wedding reception is an important part of the planning process.

 

A wedding reception.

Frugal Food Ideas For Wedding ReceptionThis is a page about frugal food ideas for wedding reception. Food for a wedding can be very expensive.

 

Serving deviled eggs at a wedding reception.

Planning a Frugal Wedding ReceptionThis page is about planning a frugal wedding reception. It doesn't have to cost a lot when you want to celebrate with friends and family your marital commitment to each other.

 

Chocolate Chip Wedding Cake

Chocolate Chip Wedding Cake Recipes?This page is about chocolate chip wedding cake recipes. A wonderful wedding cake can be created with the addition of chocolate chips.

 

Wedding mints in a serving dish at a wedding reception.

Serving Nuts and Mints at a Wedding Reception?This is a page about serving nuts and mints at a wedding reception. If you are looking for lighter fare at your wedding reception, perhaps nuts and mints served along with the cake and beverages will work for you.

 

Champagne glasses at a wedding.

Serving Alcohol at a WeddingDeciding whether or not to have alcohol at your reception can make quite a difference in the cost of beverages.

 

Wedding Appetizers

Wedding Appetizer RecipesThis page contains wedding appetizer recipes. Planning the menu for your wedding reception will often include some type of appetizers.

 

Food Ideas for Wedding on a Budget

Food Ideas for Wedding on a BudgetThis page contains food ideas for wedding on a budget. Sharing food with friends and family at a wedding does not have to be expensive.

 

Beautiful wedding cupcakes with flowers.

Displaying Wedding CupcakesThis is a page about displaying wedding cupcakes. Cupcakes are quite popular alternatives to the traditional wedding cake.

 

Canisters of different types of punch at a wedding.

Wedding Punch RecipesThis page contains wedding punch recipes. Wedding punch is something that everyone at the reception looks forward to enjoying.

 

Wedding Fruit Platter

Casual Wedding Food IdeasThis is a page about casual wedding food ideas. When planning a casual wedding you will want to serve food complementary to this relaxed approach to your special day.

 

Three-tiered wedding cake with flowers on top.

Saving Money on a Wedding CakeThis is a page about saving money on a wedding cake. Wedding cakes are an expensive but important part of your wedding. You don't need to sacrifice taste and appearance to save money.

 

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Buying Food for Wedding Reception?My daughter is getting married. I need to buy nuts and mints for a reception for 250 people. How much should I buy?

 

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Stacking a Tiered Cake Without Columns?How do I go about stacking a 3 tier wedding cake, without columns, so the heavy layers won't sink into each other?

 

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Food for a Daytime Wedding?I'm getting married in the summer and I'm so lost. It is a noon wedding and I don't know what the etiquette should be. We have thought about serving only appetizers (about 5p) because of the cost, plus beverages and the cake.

 

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Stacking a Three Tier Wedding Cake?Do I need to use Styrofoam on the bottom layer of a 3 tiered wedding cake, or can I use cake for all the layers?

 

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Recipe Ideas for a Wedding Reception?I am cooking for my sister's wedding reception and I need food ideas. There will be about 125 people.

 

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Asking Wedding Guests to Bring Finger Foods?I am looking for ideas for our wedding reception in June. It will be indoors. This is our second marriage and we want to keep things simple and inexpensive. Would it be tacky to tell guests to bring finger foods to the reception? My aunt is making the cake and we are serving pink lemonade punch.

 

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Rustic Outdoors Themed Wedding?My oldest son is getting married 2-14-2009, and has requested that I do the food. The theme is rustic/outdoors including turkey hunting decor. I have the menu of BBQ pork, slaw, tater salad, hot wings, shrimp, fruit and veggie trays. What I need are rustic/thrifty ideas to serve this food on. This is not a traditional wedding, the couple has requested guest to "come as you are". Any and all ideas are welcome. Thanks to all.

 

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Freezing Homemade Foods for Wedding?Can I freeze homemade coconut macaroons and homemade fudge? My daughter is getting married in February and I'm doing the catering for 150 people. Things like chicken turnovers, rice balls, dips and sweet stuff. Most of the savories can be frozen but I don't know if I can freeze little cakes and other sweet things. Please help. I'm doing it single handed and I need to pace myself!

 

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Silver White CakeRecipe for Silver White Cake. Sift together dry ingredients. Add shortening, milk and flavoring. Beat egg whites and 1/2 cup sugar. Fold into first mixture. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.

 

A simple homemade wedding cake.

Nice, Simple Wedding CakeI made a cake for a good friend at work for her wedding. I wanted to make a nice cake, simple, cute and most important fast.

 

Photo of a large white wedding cake.

Saving Money on Your Wedding CakeWe saved money on the wedding cake because we ordered a very plain cake. It was only frosted with pearl frosting edging. Then we took left over live flowers that were not used in the wedding and decorated the cake.

 

Adding Fresh Flowers to Cake Decoration - two small wedding cakes decorated with fresh flowers

Adding Fresh Flowers to Cake DecorationHere is a tutorial on how to add fresh flowers to a cake while also making the cake food safe.

 

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Appetizer Ideas for an Outdoor Wedding?I am having an outside wedding and there isn't anywhere to keep food hot or cold. The wedding is in April, however we till have coolers to keep things cold if needed. My problem is I can't figure out easy appetizers that would be safe to have.

 

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Serving Nuts and Mints at a Wedding Reception?How many mixed nuts and cream cheese mints would I need for a wedding reception with approximately 300 people?

 

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Cheap Reception Food Ideas?My wedding is August 6, 2011 and I'm on a tight budget. I need to know what foods can I serve at the reception?

 

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Feeding 200?I asked about this about a week ago, but still could really use some help. I am catering a wedding for 200 and will be serving the following: chicken tenders, little smokies, ham and pimento cheese tortilla pinwheels, turkey cream cheese tortilla pinwheels, smooth chicken salad tortilla pinwheels.....

 

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Setting Up Food Bars at Reception?I would like to have a variety of foods at my reception set up bar style. I'd like to offer several of our favorite restaurants in town the opportunity to provide food from their restaurant with a server or two.

 

Appetizers for a Small Fall Wedding?I am trying to put together an hor d'oeuvres only menu for an evening wedding reception (in the fall) of approx. 50-55 guests. I know I have to make heavy hor d'oeures for everyone not to be hungry.

 

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