One way to save money when it comes to throwing the wedding of a lifetime is to have specific food stations rather than extravagant buffets. Food stations can help keep your budget under control, because it seems like the guest has crazy decadent options when it’s just amazing toppings or sauces.

Brunch Wedding Food Stations

Omelette Station

Omelette Stations are super cool, decadent and indulgent when it comes to all the flavor combinations and toppings you and your guests can create with load of different spices, meats, cheeses, and veggies.

Spices

• Salt, Pepper, Basil, Oregano, Chili Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, Cumin Powder, Garlic Powder, Cinnamon, Crushed Chipotle Peppers, or Crushed Red Peppers.

Veggies

• Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Onions, Carrots, Broccoli, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes, Parsnips, Zucchini, Cabbage, Eggplant, Broccoli, or Jalapeno Peppers.

Cheeses

• Cheddar, Swiss, Colby, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Provolone, Halloumi, Pepper Jack, or Brie.

Meats

• Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Chicken, Steak, or Pulled Pork.

Sauces

• Hot Sauce, Remoulade Sauce, Drawn Butter, Tabasco, Salsa, or Sour Cream.

Waffle Station

Set up some killer batter and let your guests make their own waffles and top them whatever pleases their tastebuds!

Toppings

• Fresh fruit, chocolate chips, fresh mint, cashews, almonds, walnuts or pecans.

Sauces

• Syrup, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Caramel, Peanut Butter, Grape Jelly, Cranberry Sauce, Mint Jelly, Honey, Creme Fraiche, Assorted Jams, Marmalade, or Lemon Curd.

Don’t forget to add a DIY Mimosa bar or Bloody Mary bar to your brunch wedding reception for some delicious breakfast wedding reception drinks on a budget!

Dinner Wedding Food Stations

Carving Station

Carving stations save tons of money per person, and make your guests feel special since they can choose between one to three meats and pick their own cut. Photo credit

Carving Station Suggestions

• Pork tenderloin stuffed with Garlic or Apricots
• Pastrami with Honey Dijon Sauce
• Corned Beef
• Jamaican Rubbed Turkey or Lamb
• Roast Turkey Breast with Orange Compote or Gravy
• Baked Virginia Ham or Honey Ham
• Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary and Mint Jelly
• Tequila Lime Flank Steak
• Roast Duckling
• Peppercorn Crusted Ahi Tuna (Sushi Grade)
• Braised Beef Brisket

Flatbread Pizza Station

For this station, you can post a sign with some outrageous pizza combinations and let people create their own delicious flatbread masterpiece! Photo credit

Flatbread Combos

• Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes
• Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni
• Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Ham, Pineapple
• BBQ Sauce, Pulled Pork, Jalapenos, Mozzarella
• BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Cheese, Red Onions
• White Sauce, Gouda, Chicken, Red Onions
• White Sauce, Mozzarella, Asiago, & Parmesan Cheese

Other Flavor Combos: Kale, Ricotta & Sausage, Loaded Veggies, Loaded Meat, Chicken Tikka.

Canape Station

For an outdoor wedding why not have a create your own canape station with all the toppings you can think of and one sweet signature champagne cocktail or build your own mimosa bar. Photo credit

Other ideas

• Sushi: All the fresh fish, veggies and sashimi rice blocks or soy wraps. Include soy sauce, duck sauce, wasabi, mayonnaise, cream cheese and pickled ginger!
• Make Your Own Bruschetta: Provide toast points with everything from classic tomato & garlic bruschetta, hummus, and sun-dried tomato pesto and olives available.
• Build Your Own Mini-Risotto Bowls: Pre-set the reception with a table of mini-risotto bowls and place different cheeses, meats, veggies and spices or things like truffle oil out on the bar.