If you plan to host a wedding reception after the ceremony, choosing whether to provide guests with a plated dinner or buffet spread should be a top priority. Depending on the layout of the venue, tone of the affair, and other festivities on the agenda, one might be better suited for your reception than the other. Below is a brief comparison of the two to help you decide. 

Plated Dinners Are Perfect for Formal Wedding Receptions

If you have several festivities planned for the wedding reception, choosing a plated dinner could help keep the momentum of the event going. While guests are being served, members of the bridal party could make speeches, the bride and groom could share their first dance, or other entertainment could take place. A seated dinner is also nice for more formal affairs, as a waitstaff will serve beautifully plated food to each guest and fill drink orders like it’s a fine-dining restaurant. Depending on the number of guests on the invite list, the price of a plated dinner could be more than a buffet, as you are paying for more people to tend to the guests.

Buffet Dinners Are Best for Casual Affairs

If you plan to host a laid-back wedding reception, buffet-style dinner service might be the best choice. With this option, guests can assemble at food stations and serve themselves. At many wedding receptions, time is set aside for people to eat so they don’t miss any entertainment or activities while filling their plates. With a buffet-style dinner, guests can choose from a wide range of food options, which is a perfect solution for picky eaters or people with food allergies. One or two attendants can stand by to share information about the cuisine. This will reduce the need to hire an entire staff, which will cut down on costs.

If you want to host a wedding reception in Hilliard, OH, reach out to Makoy Center. From helping craft a menu of delectable food to setting up decorations, their team will do everything possible to make your special day truly memorable. To schedule a tour of the Franklin County full-service wedding venue, call (614) 777-1211. Visit the facility’s website and Facebook page to see pictures of the event spaces.