How Much Money Did You Spend on Food for Your Wedding?

updated May 4, 2022
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The ceiling for wedding costs is high – there’s the location, the flowers, and that dress — so where does food fit into the budget? There are so many different options for the food at your wedding, how do you decide how much to spend? We want to hear from our readers, and maybe learn what went behind that decision.

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There is a wide range of prices based on the kind of wedding you had. Maybe you had a small gathering of just family members, or something bigger and fancier with friends. Maybe you went with a great caterer, or had a good friend make all the food. Maybe you decided to spend money on the dress or suit or venue and held back on the appetizers. Maybe you went all out.

How much money did you spend on food for your wedding?

So don’t be shy, we won’t judge: How much money did you spend on food for your wedding? Do you have any tips or advice for setting a budget for food? Was there anything you would have changed about the food at your wedding?

We’re all here to learn. Hopefully your advice and budget tips will help someone in the future.