A traditional seated meal with table service is often the perfect complement to a formal wedding. Or maybe you'd like to go more casual with themed buffets.  Passed hors d'oeuvres service will often give the party a casual sense of sociability.

There's a reception style to suit virtually every taste and budget. Before you decide what's right for you, consider the options:

seated dinner
A sit-down dinner is best for a more formal wedding. There's a set menu, with courses selected by you, and waiters to serve each course.  You might choose to offer your guests a choice of entree.  Your wedding consultant can give you insight into the various styles.

buffet style
Somewhat less formal, a buffet-style reception has its own appeal. Guests have more menu choices, and a buffet tends to create a more casual, sociable atmosphere.

station-style
Food stations offer guests culinary splendor and a wide variety of choices. This "grazing reception" may feature regional cuisine with themes and props to create a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

combination
Striking a balance between buffet and sit-down service, this option offers table service for the first course and dessert, and a buffet for the main course.  This is a great choice if you wish to have some formal components mingled with an informal ambiance.

cocktail party
This highly social reception style lets guests mix while enjoying a variety of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres. Tuxedoed waiters carry silver trays garnished with flowers, tending to guests' every need.

sweets reception
Decadence and elegance come together. A spread of spectacular desserts, paired with cappuccino, espresso and champagne, offers guests a nice change of pace.