The wedding shower is a time for the bride to relax and spend time with her closest to her. She is expecting a day of fun, friends, and food. Hosting the shower is a lot of work. Here are six reasons to have the wedding shower professionally catered.
Less Stress
There is a lot of work that goes into planning a wedding shower. You pick the date and time, choose a place or venue, decide on the games, decorate, confirm the guest list, make the favors, and much more. Do you want to grocery shop, cook, prepare, and serve all the food? Hiring a professional caterer will eliminate the stress. Now, you will have more time to concentrate on the bride.
Food Safety is Important
The last thing you want is for the bride or guests to get sick from the food you serve. It is necessary to keep food safety in mind. Food safety is more than washing hands frequently or ensuring utensils are clean. It is about not serving raw food. It is also necessary to note what temperatures foods need to stay. A professional caterer takes hygiene seriously and takes all the steps to serve food properly prepared.
Menu Selection
Choosing the menu for the shower may seem like a daunting task. Are you planning on a full sit-down meal or different finger foods? Your professional will happily give suggestions or build a menu around a specific theme, such as the bride’s favorite foods. When serving wine or a cocktail, the caterer will know which wines and drinks will pair best with your menu. The caterer will need a list of diet restrictions, food allergies, and the number of guests. The caterer will ensure plenty of food for everyone to enjoy.
Save Money
At first glance, it may seem to be cheaper to make the food yourself. After giving it some thought, you will see it differently. For example, do you have all the pots and pans, spices, plates, ways to keep the food warm, and people to help? The professional already has all the needed items. Your caterer can easily rent if you do not provide plates, linens, glasses, and other items.
Presentation is Everything
A professional caterer pays attention to all the details. Whether your party has a specific theme or you want a lovely presentation, the caterer will help with table settings and make sure the garnishes and plating look amazing. The food will help add to the shower’s overall ambiance.
You Get to Enjoy the Party
Planning the wedding shower does not mean your job as the host is over. On the day of the party, you still need to host. You will greet everyone, run the games, play the music, and more. However, one thing you will not need to do is cook and serve the food. You will celebrate the bride, enjoy the party, and have a chance to eat.
The bride will appreciate the effort you put into the wedding party. At first, you may have felt you needed to hire a professional caterer. However, by the end of the party, you will be glad you did.
Published by: Khy Talara
