We have some tips to help you create a fantastic wedding menu to make everyone happy.
So you’ve already picked a dress, venue, flowers, and even the music for your wedding. You’ve imagined countless times how this special day will unfold down to the last detail.
Now, only one crucial element is missing: a wedding menu that will be the star of your reception! What is a party without good food, anyway? We have some tips to help you create a fantastic wedding menu to make you and your guests happy.
Wedding Style
Food adds ambiance and can help set the tone for your wedding. Choose a menu that fits the atmosphere of your special day. If you’re planning a black-tie or formal event, opt for a sit-down, plated meal with gourmet options and an elegant presentation.
If you’re planning something classy yet down-to-earth, consider a buffet or comfort foods with a sophisticated twist. The vibe you’re trying to convey at your reception can help you decide the foods you want on the menu and how you’ll present them!
Offer Options
It’s your wedding, so the menu should reflect the food you love. Feel free to include your favorites. But at the end of the day, not everyone enjoys the same dishes. The wedding menu is a gift to your guests, a way to thank them for celebrating this special milestone with you. To ensure everyone is happy, offer options. For example, if you’re a vegetarian, offer meat alternatives as a second choice—but let the vegetables take center stage.
Know Your Guests
If you have the final guest list for the wedding reception, try to find out if any guests have dietary restrictions or food allergies.
The wedding menu is one of the most delicate elements of the occasion, one that is hard to execute flawlessly and easy to mess up. Ask your guests if they are allergic to gluten, wheat, dairy, or other ingredients to prevent any incidents. If your wedding is family-friendly, there will be kids and picky eaters to feed. You’ll want to consider adding a kid’s entree to the menu to satisfy everyone.
Choose a Serving Style
Presentation is everything, so you must consider how you want the food to be served. There are different serving styles to choose from, such as plated, sit-down service, buffet, hors d’oeuvres, etc. Each of these styles has different requirements, and what you select can affect the flow of the service, portioning of the food, guest options, and other details. The last thing you want is for the food to get cold, for your guests to wait too long, or for them to still be hungry even after eating!
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