These days, there’s a big swing towards wedding DIY, and many brides and grooms are taking on some of the work that has traditionally been reserved for wedding planners, decorators, and even caterers. Although this trend may be a helpful way to reduce some of your wedding costs, it does mean a lot more pre-wedding stress.
Your wedding is a big deal and it should be as much of an enjoyable experience as possible. Your focus should be on your partner and guests, not the staffing and venue. Especially when it comes to your actual wedding day, you should be able to sit back, be the centre of attention, and enjoy the day without any stresses or extra work.
For this reason, we’ve put together a few reasons why you should consider partnering with a wedding caterer who handles more than just the food.
They Have So Much Expertise
As caterers handle so many weddings each year, they have so much expertise than can be passed on to you as their clients. You may have very specific food requests, but an experienced caterer will be able to advise on the best possible way to make these requests a reality.They will be able to know if it is possible to make your vision executable, or know how they can take something that seems impossible and make it work.
Not only that, but a wedding caterer who handles more than just food will also be able to provide advice on decor to match your venue and menu; rentals for anything outside of the food service-ware; and can even provide you with a list of DJs, live bands, and other entertainment that they give their stamp of approval.
They Have Industry Connections
Another reason to consider partnering with a wedding caterer who handles more than just food is their excellent industry connections.
When you start planning your big day, you quickly realize how many vendors and wedding professionals it takes to pull off even a small-scale wedding ceremony and reception. An experienced wedding caterer will always have lots of connections with other wedding businesses because they often end up working alongside each other at events and trade shows.
These industry connections could help you get better rates or more diverse options that wouldn’t otherwise be available if you had contacted the vendors yourself.
It Will Save You Time (and Maybe Even Money)
When it comes to weddings, delegation is key, because trying to do everything yourself is going to result in some major stresses and headaches as you get closer to your big day.
Working with a wedding caterer who can provide more services than just the food and drinks will mean that you spend less time communicating and managing other vendors and contacts. Imagine only having to communicate with one vendor about your wedding reception? This will free up your own time and allow you to focus on the fun parts of your wedding without having to worry about the tedious details.
This multi-service approach can sometimes even lead to savings, as you’ll have fewer contracts to sign, fewer people to communicate with, and fewer vendors to hire overall. Of course, you’ll still be paying for the extra services through your caterer, but when you compare this cost to that of hiring several independent vendors, there are often savings to be found.
At Seventh Heaven Event Catering, our event planners will go above and beyond, handling much more than food. We enjoy what we do and want to make your day the beautiful experience you have dreamed of.
