Wedding Menu Ideas

Inspirational wedding food ideas to help you plan the perfect menu

Wedding menu ideas can involve the planning of the food, design of the actual menu, how to serve the food and more.

In my wedding guide "Perfect Weddings Without the Debt" I have a whole section on choosing your wedding menu and how you can save doing this. The food is such a big part of the wedding, it is to important a section to skip!

But right now you're looking for some concrete ideas for your wedding menu. But, before you look at the ideas below keep this mind....

Coming up with good wedding food ideas is an integral part of any successful reception, and will make up the majority of your wedding costs. These things make it a really important to really think about what you're getting and at what cost.

Whether you're going for a five star restaurant affair or a country barbecue, the wedding menu is something that both you and your guests will appreciate on your special day.

Themed menus

Have you thought about wedding menu ideas that coordinate with the theme of your wedding? If you're working with a flexible and creative caterer this is a really fun way to make the day extra special.

For example, if you're having a beach wedding serve seafood such as shrimp cocktail and lobster bisque or a salad out of a clam shell. A Mediterranean theme might have dishes such as pastas, salads and lots of olives. For a romantic fireside wedding the menu should have warm, feel good foods such as pot roast, mashed potatoes, hearty soups and creme brulee.

Appetizers

If there is a break between the wedding ceremony and reception for photos wedding menu ideas including appetizers are useful for keeping guest entertained. Think about what's easy to eat with your fingers as far as passed appetizers go or set up an appetizer table where guests can make a plate of goodies to munch on.

Menu design

Will you have your menu displayed for guests to see if it's a plated meal or just let them be surprised? If you're letting your guests order all or part of their meal this is a a must. But, if not, you can always go with something simple like a chalkboard with the menu on it at the entrance to the reception, individual menu cards on the plates or a single menu card or board at each table.

Service style

Whether or not to have your meal served buffest style or plates is a big deal so you should consider the benefits and drawbacks of each in relation to your event, the number of guests, the type of food and even the behaviors of those you've invited.

Beverages

Make sure you have choices for both your alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinking guests. If you will have several alcoholic beverage drinking guests it can be fun to create a signature drink that the bartenders serve. It should be something you develop together as a couple and a blend of your individual favorites. Try out some mixes and give it a name. Guests will love trying your personalized concoction.

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