How to Choose a Kansas City Catering Venue and Caterer?
As soon as the afterglow of the engagement starts to fade, most brides are immediately overwhelmed with the multitude of details and decisions they need to make. Setting a date and choosing the location of the ceremony are generally the first decisions to be made. Many brides already have connections that make these decisions fairly easy. While there are many other decisions connected to the ceremony, most of them can be made a somewhat leisurely pace, throughout the engagement process.
Selecting a reception venue and caterer is one of the next major steps in Kansas City wedding catering planning. Kansas Citybanquet halls are somewhat scarce. Brides may be surprised to find that many Kansas Citycatering venues are sold out on Saturday nights a year or more in advance. Wedding receptions are held regularly in venues ranging from community halls to mansion houses. The decision of where to have a reception is also impacted by which Kansas City catering company you choose to work with.
Choosing the venue and a caterer are very much connected and cannot be made independently. Some venues require the client to use only their in-house caterer. Other venues require a choice from a selected “preferred” list. Other venues are involved in the rental process only, and clients are free to select the caterer of their choice. There are also vast differences in what services and amenities are included in venue rentals. Deposits and contract details such as rental times and cancellation penalties can also vary greatly within venues.
As with most wedding decisions, budget is an integral part of the venue and catering selection. It’s not always a simple question, although it’s been asked many times, “How much does a wedding reception cost?” Most everyone seems looking for affordable catering and venues. Unfortunately, there just isn’t a set answer to the question. There are almost limitless options and every bride is unique. Most venues and caterers have many different options. Most likely it will take personal meetings and proposals, along with careful comparison, to make a good decision.
Referrals and references are one of the most valuable tools in selecting a catering venue and a Kansas City caterer. It is wise to draw on the recommendations of others who have wedding and event planning experience. Use internet postings and Kansas City Catering reviews to help with referrals and to confirm your decisions. Just remember the importance of making an informed, careful decision in selecting your venue and caterer. These decisions will literally set the stage for a memorable – and magical – wedding reception.
Dee-Dee Stokes is the owner of Kansas City’s Affordable Elegance Catering and has over 20 years experience in wedding and event planning. Visit her website at www.AffordableEleganceCatering.com
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