Catering 2021 Style: Wedding Reception Trends to Embrace
After a year that postponed countless weddings, testing many marriages before they even began, weddings are finally back. Hooray! We looked to the experts at Catersource and Brides to get their take on catering and wedding trends nationwide as we all adapt to this new era. Traditions thankfully live on, but some of them look a little different, at least for now. According to the Catersource Wedding Forecast 2021 by Kathleen Stoehr and Brides’ 50+ Pandemic Wedding Trends That Are Here to Stay for Good by Colleen Sullivan, the following are just a few of the pandemic trends that have emerged and are expected to continue: Smaller guest lists Elegantly plated and coursed meals with a higher cost per guest Greater formality with a focus on the guest experience Increase in outdoor venues Commitment to pandemic-era safety practices Engaged couples will be looking for a caterer who can help them pull off a dream reception that is both safe and unforgettable for themselves and t...