The next 3 people that sign up as friends of The Cantering Caterer on Facebook will get dinner for two delivered to their homes this week in Fairfield County

Lets face it, the economy is in the tank!  But, you are getting married…  Don’t let the economy ruin your most amazing day.  Here are some simple tips to keep in the glamour while not breaking the budget.

-Have it at home!

There are several reasons why I advise people to have their wedding reception at home.  First, it’s free!  It is also an intimate space where you and your guests will feel comfortable.  You can control the design, layout, set up a lot of things yourself – did I mention, it’s free?

-Do the Bar on Consignment

Let’s face it, times are tough everywhere and you can use it to your advantage!  There are lots of area liquor stores that will go the extra mile to secure your business.  Often, they will deliver everything you need for your bar and pickup anything that you don’t use for your money back – perfect!  They will give advice on quantity, budget, and signature cocktails.  They also do ice….

Ipod anyone??

The scourge of the DJ business

Use your things!

Why not use your candles that are different colors and sizes?  Have some special platters?  Tiki torches in the garage?  Make eclectic look intentional and chic!

Do your own Floral!

I don’t often advise this because the LAST thing you want to think about on your wedding day is flower design!  But, if you keep it simple, have a great group of friends and family to help, and plan wisely, this can be a tremendous savings…  Just remember to keep it simple!

April is a busy month on the catering and event design calendar! And, it will warm up soon, I swear! Lots of planning going on… The Cantering Caterer was, just today, confirmed as the caterer for The Connecticut Food Bank’s – www.ctfoodbank.org – first “Blue Jeans Ball” this coming September. This is a very exciting cause, they feed thousands through their outreach programs and we are very proud to be serving them and their guests. We will post ticket information as soon as we get it.

We will be using hay bales and lots of denim and sunflowers to transform their warehouse into a really sharp event space – we really hope you can attend.

We are catering the Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus’ – www.ctgmc.com – annual “Spring Fling” on June 10th in Edgerton Park in New Haven. The show, auction, and wine tasting start at 2:00pm. This will be The Cantering Caterer’s fourth year catering the event. If you have never seen the Chorus, this is the perfect time! They are so talented and so much fun that you will become a fan immediately.

The Wakeman’s Boys and Girls Club held their annual fundraiser last Friday and it was a smashing success! What was the most popular item on the menu? Tempura Twinkies with Wasabi Dip! Wow… The polenta fries were a big hit, as was the Black Truffle Mac and Cheese.

We are gearing up for the big season and are looking for the best event chefs, wait-staff, bartenders, and event managers around. If this is you, please call us anytime. Fun, hard work with creative happy people making fabulous events! And, the pay is good…

Don’t forget to have a look at our sister company’s new website – www.theeventplanners.com

Big news coming next week!! We will be hosting a series of events in our Westport and Greenwich offices… You do not want to miss this! Details coming soon…