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So, here are some thoughts after being a guest (not the coordinator) at an event; I love food. I mean, who doesnt enjoy a wonderfully presented, delightfully flavorful spread? In fact, the cuisine at a wedding, or any celebration can make or break the mood.

That said, here are some of the, often-overlooked, things to keep in mind:

1) Its OK to request adjustments to recipes, including seasoning. An example being, fresh mixed greens can be overpowered by too much garlic (or vinegar) in the dressing. Be sure you check small details at the tasting. An overdressed side dish can ruin your palette for the rest of the meal
2) If you are kind & generous to the servers, theyre more likely to pass that attitude on to your guests
3) Sometimes a poor cut of meat gets disguised with too much sauce. Be sure that the cut & seasoning that you sample (and approve) are what you actually get at your event.
4) Its better to have a few selections of higher taste and quality, than a bunch of selections that are bland & ordinary.
5) Lastly, order what you like. Of course, you want to keep your guests in mind, within reason. That doesnt mean you have to have the fail-safe pasta bar, when youre just dying for Thai food. Even with Thai, a good marinated chicken (not too spicy), will work for everyone.

Oh, and I always like to strongly urge the Bride & Groom to get through their plate of food, all the way through, once they sit down. This way, they enjoy the meal that they carefully selected, fuel-up for the party ahead, and keep the schedule of events on track for everyone involved.

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