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Wedding Reception Food
Published December 13, 2012 | 
So you’ve selected the venue and the perfect date for your nuptials. All you need to do is pick the best menu. Many people admit that they like weddings because there is a lot of food and drinks to serve. The music is also important at the reception. All these elements can create the perfect atmosphere for your invitees. So, when selecting the food, you need to know what the etiquette is first. Even if you’re planning on cooking the food yourself! It can be useful to know what is expected of a wedding.
Consider the formality and then decide on the best menu. It also depends on the type of reception you’re planning: a sit down meal or a buffet with finger foods. Discuss this with your partner first and then have a chat with the venue. In all cases, you need to have this conversation with the wedding locale and see what they can offer you. It’s true that you can make yourself an image of the perfect food you should serve during the reception. But you should be able to adjust your taste to the menus proposed by the venue. If you’re not flexible in your decision, look for a venue that has the offer that fits your taste and budget.
Wedding Reception Food (Photo by: Duru…)
There are etiquette rules regarding this aspect that you can follow. You can decide for yourself if it’s appropriate to follow the formalities or simply choose something you personally like. Those who are planning a casual wedding reception surely can enjoy more freedom in selecting the menu. If you’re having a backyard reception, for instance, you can have a barbecue and serve different delicious meats and sauces. Have a potluck reception if you’re on a budget. This style is affordable and fun. You can ask your invitees to bring a dish from their own house and arrange a buffet for all to serve their favorite foods. The time of day is essential when selecting the best menu for your nuptials. Experts in field say that the food you offer your guests must be well coordinated with the hour of the day. For example, if your wedding occurs in the morning or at noon, you can serve light food in a buffet style.
For an evening reception, consider a formal dinner style and an elegant serving. Morning wedding receptions occur rarely than evening celebrations. But if you want to make an exception among your friends and family, have a morning wedding and serve omelets, pastries and bagels. Don’t forget about the fruits and cheeses. As for the drinks, anything fresh made of fruits, juices, coffee and tea can do. For those who want alcohol you can bring champagne with fruit nectar.
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Simple Wedding Reception Menus
Published December 5, 2012 | Many people admit that one of the most important aspects to plan with precaution for a wedding is the food. Every single choice is significant when it comes to the reception. The wedding day is a complex event and every single detail counts. To some couples, this experience becomes quiet maddening. It depends on the type of party each one of you is planning. This is why you need to think ahead if the wedding project you want to implement is feasible.
One of the most challenging tasks for the bride and groom to face is planning the reception menu. Among the most important key factors to consider when making this decision are your own taste and wedding budget. It’s always safer to go for a traditional menu that can suit the majority of tastes. On the other hand, the cost of the menu should influence your final decision. Those who are on a budget have the opportunity of choosing simple food. It’s totally untrue that cheap food is less delicious. The final cost of a menu is not necessarily in the quality of the food but in the quantity and additional ingredients and spices.
Simple Wedding Reception Menus (Photo by: Jonathan Day)
You don’t have to order elaborated menus to wow your guests. Keep things close to a simple taste and serve something the majority knows. If it’s important to you to impress your invitees with something inedited, choose exotic food. But it’s riskier this way. Sea creatures are not on everyone’s taste. There is another reason to choose simple food and that is the size of the reception. If you’re having a small intimate celebration you can focus on a minimalist menu but not poor. This way you will cut your wedding costs and serve adequate food. Couples are aware that catering is one of the most expensive parts of a wedding reception. The time of day also counts in this sense, as well as the exact venue. We have a few ideas for you to explore.
Let’s take for instance small informal affairs that occur during daytime. You can into consideration having a brunch reception. Serve fewer drinks and cut expenses on alcohol. It’s less probable for your guests to drink that much during morning hours. Choose lighter beverages instead, such as coffee, tea or juice. These drinks are appropriate for different ages. Order mixed salads based on fruits and diverse pastries. Light lunch wedding receptions are casual or semi-formal events that can take place anytime between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Use home-style entrees to delight your guests, such as barbecued chicken and other meats with vegetable side dishes. Picnic and teas are also recommended for light lunch reception menus. Serve sodas, hot and ice teas, small sandwiches and scones.
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Wedding Reception On A Budget Menu Ideas
Published November 19, 2012 | Many people admit that they love weddings because there is a lot of food, delicious desserts and drinks to serve. This is not the most profound reason for attending a wedding, but it’s a realistic one. Weddings are not all about eating and drinking. They are special events organized in the honor of the couple who finally managed to unite their destinies into one. This day is meaningful and full of spiritual significations. It is a symbolic event influenced by the religious factor.
The bride and groom should be able to transmit their joy and excitement for this day to everyone invited at the party. And there are many ways to do that. But the easiest way to make your guests happy is to offer them delicious food and play cheerful music. The food is sometimes regarded as one of the most important aspect of the reception and the most expensive part of the entire event. If your wedding is big, you must expect to pay more on the menu. To cut down the costs you can ask your family and friends to help you bake the food in your house. But our experts in field never recommend this to those who are not sure on their cooking aptitudes.
Wedding Reception On A Budget Menu Ideas (Photo by: Ismar Badzic)
If you are talented in field, go for it. Know that your invitees have high expectations when it comes to the food you will serve during the reception. So, make sure that your food is on their taste and fit their preferences. Many couples admit that delicious organic food makes guests happy. You should never choose cheap food or a less attractive presentation of the food for a wedding. You should use your imagination and creativity to come up with a unique idea of what to offer to your guests. Take into consideration the season, the venue and theme of the wedding. Inexpensive wedding food can be as delicious and appealing as expensive treats. It can be rich in flavor and versatile to arrange on trays. But you need to think and rethink all your options in order to make the wisest choice in the end.
You can have a potluck wedding reception where everyone can bring something they made in their own house. This idea works all the time for outdoors small weddings. If you’re having a backyard wedding based on close friends, family and neighbors, choose this modest path and have a wonderful dinner. Make sure that no one gets the same plate they brought from home. Or, you can serve the food in a buffet style. Barbecue menus are also cheaper and adequate for outdoors receptions. Holiday themes menus are easy to prepare and like. Sandwich and past buffets are cheap and delicious.
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Wedding Reception Food Ideas
Published October 27, 2012 | The food is very important in a wedding. It can make or break a reception. There are many delicious menus to choose from, but you can never make a hasty decision in this sense. You can consider your own favorite dishes and focus on your personal taste or try something more popular that can suit the majority. On the other hand, you might as well choose the best food for your wedding based on the season. Each time of the year has its own recipes to follow at this chapter. Let’s take fall for instance. This is the season of spice and rich delicacies.
The harvest season is very indulgent with those who love juicy fruits and vegetables, consistent meats and buts. Fall weddings are warm and inviting, elegant and tasty when planned with care and attention. Fall wedding foods are usually traditional and easy to fit the taste of many. You can prepare the food yourself and serve organic menus at the reception, or you can hire a specialized catering service you personally like. Don’t hesitate to add fall foods to your wedding reception menu because you will only have to win. Your guests will surely appreciate if you choose something seasonal for their treat. Many DIY brides and grooms decide to bake their own food, desserts and cake in their home.
Wedding Reception Food Ideas (Photo by: Stacie)
This sounds like a lot of time and energy to invest in. But in the end it’s all worth it. If you don’t have time to do this, hire a staff to make the food based on your personal recipes. This should help you put your own mark on the wedding. Start with seasonal fruits and veggies. Apples are the staples of autumnal affairs. They should be the first ones on your food list. There are plenty ways to incorporate these fruits in your wedding menu and also in the décor. Serve your guests hot apple cider to help them warm up and enjoy the wedding atmosphere. If the wedding day is already warm and sunny, serve them apple martinis.
Many couples favor ground rich vegetables for wedding side dishes. You can create special dishes for the main entrée based on pumpkin, squash, carrot, turnip, sweet potato, onion and eggplant. Mix them up or roast them for a more delicious meal. Vegetable soups are also ideal for fall wedding receptions. You can’t create the menu for an autumnal wedding without dried fruits. Accompany the other foods with nuts, pecans, apricots and figs. Don’t forget that this is the season of feasting. Heavy foods like pork loin, lamb and poultry are a must for a fall reception. Serve chocolate tortes and fruit pies based on apples and pears instead of standard flavors.
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Cheap Wedding Reception Menu
Published September 28, 2012 | Brides and grooms of today have found a way to save money on anything! It may seem easier to reduce the wedding expenses for the flowers, centerpieces and other details of the event, and trickier to cut down the costs for the reception menu. The foods and drinks served at a wedding play a very important role in the overall feel of the day. Your guests expect you to treat them the best you can. So, how can you serve them cheap food without anyone notice? Well, it’s obvious that your food must taste and looks good in the same time in order to be on their liking.
Saving money on the wedding food can make a difference in the state of your budget. You can break or make it fit all your wedding plans. The most expensive types of receptions are the catered ones. The traditional sit-down type of meal is for certain the costlier. It involves three or even four main courses, an open bar and the cake cutting ceremony. You can check first with different halls and restaurants to see what their offer is. If they don’t have anything to suit your budget, don’t despair. You can do this on your own without sacrificing the smooth running of the event.
Cheap Wedding Reception Menu (Photo by: John Tornow)
Everybody knows that a good wedding menu is not based on quantity, but on quality. We think you can have them both if you are wise enough to make a few adjustments. Too much is too much, and we all can agree on that when it comes to wedding food. There is no need to bring in dozens of kinds of treats to flatter and satisfy your guests. Make sure that the food you serve is fresh, delicious and elegant enough for the type of event you’re planning. What do you think of a brunch reception? This style is elegant and popular because it’s more affordable than lunch receptions. Nevertheless, the couple must have a morning or early afternoon wedding to serve a brunch menu. The food included in a brunch menu is cheaper and sometimes even tastier or more fun than the courses served at a dinner reception.
The food can be both filling and hearty, so don’t hesitate to consider a brunch wedding reception. If you want to offer more diversity and freedom to your guests to choose something they really like, have a buffet-style meal. This type of serving is also inexpensive and more enjoyable for your invitees. To make it look more inviting, bring in an omlette station. Serve finger sandwiches, bread and muffins, breakfast sausages, scrambled eggs, fruits and veggies. Have a self-catered reception based on hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecued beef and cold salads, or a diverting potluck reception.
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Appetizers For Wedding Receptions
Published September 24, 2012 | Choosing the best food for a wedding seems like one of the most important and difficult tasks to solve as a couple. There are different types of menus one can choose for his wedding reception. This choice is always based on the generosity of the wedding budget. But in most cases, the personal preferences of the couple are the most important factors of decision in this sense. What tastes good to you has more chances to be on your list than something too spicy or unknown to you. People tend to choose the meal for their wedding based on their own taste and opinion. It’s more challenging to assume the risk of serving a unique exotic menu.
You need to taste the food first and then decide on the final wedding reception menu. Serving appetizers at a wedding reception is crucial. You can’t just skip this course. It is the first course and the sign of the beginning of the evening. Appetizers are essential in a sit-down meal reception. This course is usually served after the cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres. Soon as the couple and their wedding party arrive at the local, the waiters can start serving the appetizers. The couple can choose from different types of serving. They can use a waiter or a buffet where the appetizers are displayed on a long table, in a wider diversity and creative recipients.
Appetizers For Wedding Reception (Photo by: Ismar Badzic)
The appetizers can be included in the table buffet or they can be served separately, especially if the wedding has many ceremonies and rituals to host. The appetizers can also be regarded as a prelude to a larger menu or as the principal course of the evening – if the wedding is casual and less sophisticated. The buffet style that contains appetizers is more adequate for informal weddings. The guests will also enjoy more freedom of mingling among the foods and choosing the ones that fit their taste. You can serve the same type of food at a casual buffet style wedding as one serves at a formal sit-down meal party. You need fresh foods in vibrant colors to compose the appetizer trays and make them visually appealing for your invitees.
You have to include vegetables, fruits and cheeses. This type of food is light and enjoyed by everybody: vegetarians, picky eaters or dieters. Even guests with food allergy problems can find something tasty on your trays. The specific of the wedding venue should have more to say at this point. You can choose sea food if you’re at the beach. Use fried or grilled shrimp with different sauces for dipping, along side with crab cakes and sushi. Sandwiches, soup and salads, meats and poultry, Italian wedding soup, fruit melange are just a few suggestions.
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Candy Table For Wedding Reception
Published September 12, 2012 | Everybody loves weddings because they are cheerful events based on a lot of fun and pleasant surprises. There is nothing more flattering for a guest than a seating place with his name on a delicious meal. The dinner should be appetizing and the cake should also be luscious. But is it enough to impress your invitees? We know many couple who decided to bring something extra to the party, like a candy table. This sounds like a fun and clever idea to dazzle the attendants and make them fall in love with your wedding. There are many people out there who will adore your candy table and hang around it the entire night!
Setting up a candy table at a wedding is a fabulous way of brining something sweet and flattering to each guest in part. Your buffet can contain different sweets from childhood to bring your guest the feel of being a kid again. This is for certain a nice way to make them appreciate and remember your wedding for many years to come. Creating a special table for serving unique candies is also a great opportunity to help your guest get to know each other better and exchange more words. The will have a lot of talk about your candies, or a lot to eat!
Candy Table For Wedding Reception (Photo by: Shauna Younge Dessert Tables)
The buffet can contain only candies, or different types of sweet treats. It doesn’t have to be only lollipops, sugar canes and Jordan almonds. You can also bring mini cupcakes, French macarons, madelines, biscuits, éclairs, brownies, and other creamy treats. Don’t forget to add in a few colorful jellies, sugar floss and bubble gum, just for fun. Both the kids and adults at the party will love your candy ideas. It would be nice to invest more thought and money in this table. Make it look special and inviting for the guests by simply using the colors of the wedding for the tablecloth and candy recipients. You can insert a few floral centerpieces amid the candies to add even more romance and sweetness to the setting.
You can even place the cake there among the sweet desserts! Your guest will be enchanted to see the cake so early in the evening and take more photographs of it until the big ceremony of the cake cutting. Creating a seasonal buffet based on candies that correlate with the flavors and colors of the wedding season is another fancy idea. The best thing about candy buffets and dessert tables is that your wedding attendants can help themselves with the treats they like the most. Besides this, you can use these sweets as wedding favors at the end of the party. Use unique bowls and a creative way to display the candies.
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Wedding Reception Food Ideas
Published September 4, 2012 | When you get to the part of actually planning your wedding, you discover that many of the things that you thought irrelevant or of a lesser importance play a great role in your event. The reality is always different from what we imagine of a wedding. This is why you need to attend more weddings before planning yours to make yourself a picture of how things work. This should help you determine your correct wedding measurements. So, you’ve realized now that every single detail has its own place in the wedding and it needs time to complete.
The food served at the reception seems one of the most difficult and delicate to plan. This is not just about your taste, but about your guests’ preferences and comfort. The reception party is not for you as it is for your invitees. You must do anything in your power to make things run smoothly for them. Of course, the though that you can satisfy them all is an illusion. No one can please everybody, no matter how hard he may try. But we advise you to try your best to make things delicious and elegant for your guests. The food you serve at the party usually depends on the formality of the even, location and season. Your budget is the first condition to consider.
Wedding Reception Foods Ideas (Photo by: Ismar Badzic)
The menu will determine the atmosphere of the party and the look of the tables. The greatest news is that the options for wedding food are numberless and the combinations you can make endless! The wedding party should be fun and cheerful, warm and inviting for your attendants. And the food has a lot to say at this chapter. The key to a successful party is largely based on the foods and beverages you serve. The reception can be a delicious soiree or a poor celebration based on simple food. It depends on your vision of the perfect menu for your wedding. The time of the day the wedding reception takes place is the first element to consider when choosing the right food.
Those who are having an early morning wedding can consider a breakfast type of menu based on fruits and muffins. Late morning affairs call for a luncheon menu. The receptions that occur in the early afternoon can be based on more desserts. Cocktail receptions after 6 p.m. are usually based on a dinner of a three course menu. There are two types of receptions to consider: a buffet style and a sit-down dinner. The first option is based on more diversity and it allows the invitees to serve themselves. On the other hand, sit-down meals feature pre-determined portions for each guest in part.
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Finger Food Ideas For A Wedding Reception
Published September 3, 2012 | One of the most appealing things of a wedding, especially for the guests, is the food. Everybody looks forward to see the bride and the cake and explore the menu. And when it comes to the wedding food, everybody complains that it is one of the most expensive aspects to plan. The food is extremely important and this is why it costs so much. But the variety of menus and prices available today can help any couple keep the wedding food expenses within the budget.
If you are short on money you can consider finger food. This type of meal is excellent for those who are having a casual wedding outside the doors. You can use fruits and vegetables from the season to flatter your guests with an organic and refreshing taste. Seasonal food and treats are refreshing and ideal for alfresco receptions. But it doesn’t really matter if the party occurs indoors or outdoors. Besides the cake and desserts, a wedding should provide with a wider variety of small finger foods to enjoy between the main courses and the dances.
Finger Food Ideas For Wedding Reception (Photo by: baka_san)
There are many ideas at this point for you to consider. But as in any other case, you must pay special attention to diabetics, vegetarians and other people with allergies. It’s very easy to cut down the costs by serving finger food at the reception. This type of food is inexpensive and very delicious. Everybody loves cheese & fruit, tea sandwiches or pizza. You should use both cold and hot finger foods to make sure that everybody is pleased. You can add a special something to the menu, like sushi. This type of finger food works exceptionally well for Asian themed receptions. Combine sushi with cooked rolls and vegetable rolls. This is an easy food to eat and enjoy. You can even set up a special station to serve it. The waiters can pass the food throughout the evening if you want a more elegant type of serving.
What about dips? We think it’s an excellent idea to bring sweet and salty dips for your fruit and vegetable trays. Honey-mustard and ranch based dips are ideal for vegetable finger food. They work great for countryside weddings or rustic affairs. As for your sweet dips, use melted chocolate, raspberry and caramel dips. You can serve fruits at this chapter. Chicken wings are fabulous selections for inexpensive wedding finger food. They work great with barbecue, honey and spicy flavors. Bring in some cubed chunks of meat based on chicken, turkey or ham alongside with spicy or sweet sauces. Mini-quiche based on Lorraine cheese, spinach and ham are only a few ideas. Puff pastries, chocolate-covered strawberries, crackers, mini kabobs, sausages and pineapple and blue cheese bites are other delicious choices!
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Country Wedding Reception Food Ideas
Published August 17, 2012 | We love countryside weddings because they are extremely fun and cheerful. These types of affairs combine the charm of the rural side and the elegance of a wedding celebration. This is precisely why so many couples love this style and wish to adopt it for their own big day. Both indoors and outdoors locations are sought-after for these types of affairs. You can choose a farmhouse or ranch for an elegant reception, or even a barn, for a more rustic atmosphere.
If you can’t travel outside the town, you can always choose to get married at a vineyard or on an open field in your local area. It’s not very important to choose a countryside venue, but to find a country theme for the setting. As we said before, the décor is more important than the backdrop. You can transform any plan open space into a magical place for a wedding. There are many things that count when planning a country wedding. One of them is the food you serve during the reception party. It’s essential to find a menu that suits the theme and fit your guests’ taste.
Country Wedding Reception Foods Ideas (Photo by: Ismar Badzic)
We said that the food is crucial in a country wedding because these types of events are based on a lot of eating, drinking and dancing. The atmosphere is loud, inviting and very friendly. You should never forget about the menu, because a copious dinner always does good to your guests, especially to those who are constantly on the dance floor, consuming all their energy! Let’s start with beverages. To obtain a thematic effect, use washtubs and barrels and fill them with ice and glass and plastic beverage bottles. You can utilize fresh lemonade made in the house, soda, wine, beer and water. This type of self-serving will surely make your guests feel like home! To add even more romance and authenticity to your event and tables, fill large pitchers with apple cider and ice tea.
These are a must have for a country wedding! However, the alcoholic beverages should be kept in a separate washtub. The appetizers for a country wedding should be traditional. Use side dishes filled with biscuits, garden veggies, fritters and cornbread. Add in potato, and baked bean dishes for more color and taste. It’s essential to serve salad made of fresh ingredients from local growers. For the main dish you can consider barbecued ribs, pork and fried chicken. Anything based on classic Southern dishes can work. Roast chicken and pot roast, fried oysters and battered fish are for those who don’t like or are not allowed to eat red meat. For vegetarian guests you can use pasta and egg salad with sauces. Bring in a homemade cake based on local farm flavors: carrot, cheese, spice or pumpkin.
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