How much to tip the wedding caterer

I recently asked my caterer what he recommended for tipping. I was expecting him to say $500 or so on the high end. He however told me that tipping was completely optional, but he said 18% is is considered to be the customary tip for food services in the DC area. Although my fiancée trusts him and.... [Read more]

Can vegetarian guest contact the caterer?

I have recently been invited to a wedding where the only two choices listed on the invitation are meat. I am a strict vegetarian and will not even eat off the plate if there is meat present. Is it appropriate to contact the caterer (saving the bride any unnecessary stress) and inquire about a.... [Read more]

Hawaiian Themed Bridal Shower Menu

Hi! I am having a bridal shower for my friend at the end of Sept. It is Hawaiian themed and I am in need of some ideas for a menu. We are all college students so we are trying to keep the costs low. The shower is also at 4:00 pm. Can someone please help? This is my first bridal shower to host. I.... [Read more]

Food choice problem on placecards

Hi -

I have a slight problem about my reception placecards.

Our reception sight has recently told us that we need to provide placecards for all guests attending and that their food choice needs to be identified on the reverse of the card.

The problem is that on the response cards we only.... [Read more]

When to serve food at the reception

Please help,

My daughter wants to start serving food to the guests at the reception even before she gets there do to the large amount of guest attending to move things along. I am saying NO to this who is right? I can take it if it's me.I just need a person who knows what they are doing to tell.... [Read more]