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Simple Switches Some foods are wedding classics, but you can sub in dishes that leave your guests satisfied with less expense to you 
Now more than ever, you need to make every penny count when planning your wedding. This year, industry tracker The Wedding Report estimates that average cost of food and drinks for a reception will be just under $10,000. But there are ways to present elegant dishes at your reception in a budget-wise manner. Here are some suggestions for simple dinner switches that will please palates without wilting your wallet. Instead Of/Serve French Champagne/Sparkling wine or Prosecco Appetizers like spring rolls or kebabs/Cold soups like gazpacho Beef tenderloin/Beef short ribs New England lobster tail/Spiny lobster tail A multi-tier wedding cake/A Dessert table with cut-up slices of cake
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Bev Bennett, a veteran food writer and editor, is the author of "Dinner for Two: A Cookbook for Couples" and "30-Minute Meals for Dummies"
