If you’re having a wedding, you may be wondering if you should choose your own caterer or get a package from your reception venue. Many places have their own comprehensive packages that include things like photography, flowers, and food. Although some places require you to bring their packages, others give you the option of finding your own providers. You need to consider the pros and cons of this decision.

You’ll find that buying an all-inclusive package will save you a lot of time since you won’t have to meet with multiple vendors to compare prices. If you are too busy to talk to multiple providers for every need you have, you should consider going with the caterer of choice for the venue. This is especially helpful if your wedding is fast approaching and most other companies are too booked up to meet with you soon. Of course, you’ll still need to schedule a meeting to choose the menu you want and make any special requests, but even the busiest person can fit a meeting into the schedule.

But you’ll find that you’ll probably pay more to buy a bundled deal. When you choose your own caterer, you can talk to several and choose the one with the lowest prices. You don’t have this option when you use the venue’s caterer, as there is often no way to negotiate the price. Plus, it may be higher than you’ve budgeted for due to the convenience of opting for a bundled deal, so not only can you not collect price quotes, but you should also expect to pay a bit more than average.

Also, you should really consider the quality of what you are getting before making a decision. If the company featured on your wedding venue packages has great reviews when it comes to food, you should probably go with that option. However, if the reviews aren’t great due to the poor quality of the food, you may want to shop around and choose your own provider that gets excellent ratings. This will ensure that your wedding guests are impressed with the food you will have at the event.

This decision can be difficult, but you only need to consider the amount of time you have to choose the caterers, the quality of the food, and the price you will pay. This will help you get a result you are happy with. You just need to start planning as soon as possible to make the right decision.