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Don't get me wrong, people plan out their wedding food catering in terms of what is served. Everyone has very specific demands of wedding caterers. As a wedding caterer myself, I know how difficult it can be to please my clients. What I also know, however, is the fact that many wedding catering services don't bother to try to get everything right. They know that once they get the contract to cater a wedding, they have their money regardless. At that point, they can cut corners, switch things for less expensive alternatives, or do anything else they want. It doesn't matter because they are unlikely to be sued.
Everyone has heard at least one story about a wedding catering gone awry. Before I even got involved in the business, I had a cousin who had that happen to him. The wedding caterer arrived late, served the food cold, and didn't even have the right meal! They offered a partial refund, but that was no use at that point. The wedding reception was already ruined, you see, and getting some money back would not make things any better.
What few people realize is that they can read up on their wedding reception caterer. Anyone can claim to offer quality wedding catering, but the facts speak for themselves if you're willing to look. You can talk to the Better Business Bureau, ask for references, or even do a headline search in the local papers. Although none of these practices are absolutely guaranteed to tip you off to a bad wedding caterer, they will make it a lot more likely that you'll find out before things go wrong.
When you are catering your wedding party, you don't want to do take any risks. The guests will not mind if the bridesmaid dresses aren't perfect, the floral arrangements clash slightly, or even if the acoustics in the room are poor. If they don't get fed, however, they will not be happy guests. Use a caterer wedding who has been recommended by the Better Business Bureau just be sure.
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