The catering for your wedding is one of the most important aspects to consider when planning ahead for your big wedding day.  Choosing a wedding caterer requires some careful thinking and has many aspects to look over before you choose the caterer that offers and meets your hearts desires with regards to the food on your wedding day.  Many venues have in-house caterers,  they do however tailor make a menu to suit your needs.  When choosing your wedding caterer there are some important things to consider...
 
If you are unfamiliar with the caterer, always schedule a "tasting" to sample their culinary skills and take note that the food is attractively presented too.
Check References! Many brides ask for references but never call them. Make at least TWO reference phone calls. Don’t by shy, remember -- brides love to talk about their wedding!

Service is an extremely important element when choosing your caterer. Be sure to ask about the ratio of waiters to guests. Now, this can vary depending on the type of reception you have (seated dinner versus buffet). One good rule of thumb is to have one waiter for every 8-10 guests.

Ask your caterer to prepare a "leftover basket" that is a sampling of all the food at your reception. It's likely that the bride and groom will not get a chance to eat and enjoy all of the wonderful food at the reception. Even if you're leaving the next day on your honeymoon, it makes for a great late night snack.