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Preferred Caterers
They take care of EVERYTHING that we
don't! Great food, punch/water/coffee, table clearing,
trash, cake cutting, & bartending service. No additional
service assistants are needed with these seven full-service,
preferred caterers. Prices vary widely, so call around,
take notes, and make sure you are comparing them adequately.
(Some questions to ask: Are the non-alcoholic beverages
included in the price? Is disposable or real dishware included? How
about cake plates/napkins/forks? Do they offer a "green
option" for their disposable dishware? Is there an extra fee for
cake cutting? Are bartenders included? What's the
service charge &/or gratuity? Is there a corkage fee? Are
the bartenders tipped by guests? Do they leave the
leftover food for you, and if so, do they provide leftover
containers?) Appetizer buffets start around $10/pp, and
dinner buffets around $14/pp. Catering is one of the
"big three" expenses along with your reception facility and
photographer, and food is one of the main elements you will
remember from the day.
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Preferred DJs
I cannot stress how
important it is to have a third-party Master of Ceremonies.
Someone outside the event, who won't be caught up in the
revelry and miss the timeline of important details
(like cutting the cake.) Yes, they'll play great music
too, but it's really about them running the event,
coordinating with other vendors (caterers, photographers),
and generally taking the burden off of your friends and
family. An Ipod just can't do all of that.
These DJs will take
your reception in hand and make sure everyone knows what's
happening and when. They will watch the clock for you,
allowing you and your family to relax and enjoy the whole
magical night.
This is well-spent wedding money in my opinion, and will
have a much more lasting effect that expensive favors,
masses of flower arrangements, or ice sculptures. Your
memories are what you'll have at the end, and these DJs
specialize in creating fabulous memories!
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