When to Book Your Wedding Caterer

natashakblanchard
Dec 4
2 min read

Congratulations! You’re engaged! Let’s talk about FOOD!

Capers Catering - When to book your wedding caterer.

It’s that magical time of year when love is all around, and couples are getting engaged left and right. Though proposals happen throughout the year, Thanksgiving through Valentine’s Day are particularly popular moments for questions to be popped, and wedding planning to begin! The question is…where to start?

The Capers Catering team shared a handful of their top tips for the recently engaged—some of which may surprise you…

Capers Catering tented private estate wedding.

Make Capers Your First Call

Though conventional wisdom suggests booking your wedding planner first, then your venue, and then your caterer, if you already know you’re interested in Capers, make us your first call, and we’ll refer you to exquisite planners, venues, or both! Couples so often reach out to us first, and we are delighted when they do.

With our experience luxury catering across New England since 1992, you can be sure we’ll steer you toward an impeccable team to suit your unique style and make your wedding truly unforgettable.

The Capers Catering team serves a plated dinner to a gorgeous tented wedding.

Start Your Caterer Search at Least 10-12 Months Out

Generally speaking, you want to begin your caterer search 10-12 months ahead of your wedding date, and sign your contract no later than 6-8 months before your big day...

A Capers Catering server pours champagne at an exquisite tented wedding

Saturdays Book Up Fast

…that said, if you have your heart set on a Saturday wedding, reach out to Capers now—many Saturdays this year are already fully booked, and couples are reserving dates into next year!

Lock In Vendors You Love

If you find a vendor you click with, don’t wait—get a contract signed as soon as you can to secure the date.

Augusta Cole Wedding design place setting with menu

The Smartest Menu Option Is…

Contrary to popular belief, at Capers, seated dinners and buffet are a tie for the most cost-effective menu option. Though a seated dinner requires more staff and tabletop rentals, a buffet dinner demands more food, so in the end, either of these menu choices will deliver your best value. The (surprise) most expensive menu option? Family style—by design, family-style catering demands more food, more staff, and more rentals (serving platters plus table settings). So if you’ve always dreamed of an elegant seated dinner at your wedding, go for it!