For couples
Butter & Company loves weddings, and we’re well known for being creative within any budget. These are the questions we ask to build the perfect proposal for your reception, with tips, tricks and budget-friendly alternatives along the way.
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Please provide the names of the bride and groom as well as any key members of the bridal party or event planners we will need to work with, with phone numbers, e-mail addresses and mailing addresses, as appropriate.
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If you’re seeking a venue, we can send you our list of great and affordable venues in Houston, Galveston and surrounding areas. These locations allow couples to choose their own caterers, a big money saver. If you’ve booked your venue, we can work with them directly on their requirements.
Hosting your ceremony and reception in the same location is a big money saver, as there aren’t multiple locations to rent and decorate. There may be additional logistics on the day, such as moving chairs or tables, that we can help with.
Share approximate times for the ceremony and reception. We can assist in preparing your “Day Of” schedule to minimize stress.
Average weddings are for 100–125 guests, and we’re expertly capable of catering for up to 200 guests.
Average receptions are four hours. We generally need three hours for setup and one hour for breakdown, and during setup we’re available to accept deliveries of floral, cake(s) and other items.
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If you’re still seeking a cake, we can send our list of affordable bakeries, and we routinely cut and serve cakes from other vendors.
Each is hand-dipped in white chocolate, covered with wedding-white bakery sprinkles and arranged on our crystal cake pedestals, topped by a small white fondant cake for you to cut for pictures. The topper can be boxed for your first anniversary while guests are served two bon bons each: a lovely and affordable cake alternative.
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Most guests expect wine and beer plus non-alcoholic options. We often chill and serve client-provided alcohol and consult on quantities. For a standard bar we suggest one red (Cabernet), one white (Chardonnay), two bottled beers, lemonade and iced water.
Mostly vodka with a little gin and bourbon; tonic, diet tonic, club soda and cranberry juice; sliced lemons and limes. Our T.A.B.C. certified bartenders can make almost any cocktail from it. Signature cocktails (white sangria, margaritas, electric lemonade, white cosmopolitans, mint juleps) are premixed ahead of time, and we provide laminated bar menus.
We suggest our “Limited Champagne Toast”: champagne and flutes for the couple and up to ten bridal party members or immediate family, while guests toast with their beverage of choice.
We do not usually recommend it, as it’s not frequently requested and adds unnecessary expense.
Note: we discourage shots and require all Butter & Company prepared alcoholic beverages to be served over ice.
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We suggest using the real thing, though lovely “china-looking” acrylic plates are available if you’re budget conscious.
Does your venue provide buffet and guest tables and chairs? We can provide linens, chair covers and sashes, and meet with you to look at color samples for your bridal color.
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If you’ve yet to select a florist, we have creative and affordable suggestions. We also offer floral services and can share photos and examples from past events.
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After receiving your event details, we complete an event proposal for your review. If you’re still not sure, we offer wedding and event consulting at $75.00/hour, and a tasting of your menu for up to four people for $75.00, including wine and an hour of consultation.
Our average pricing for full-service wedding catering is between $45.00 and $75.00 per guest, depending on your requirements and guest count. All major credit cards are accepted and a deposit is required to guarantee service; we make special payment arrangements for clients booking well in advance.
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“I’m often called ‘a bride’s best friend,’ as a lot of wedding coordination comes with my catering. If you’d like references from past brides, please ask.”
Graham Gemoets, Owner & “Eventertainer”
13-page PDF, including photos from our weddings.