So it’s down to planning your wedding menu. You and the caterers are working side by side to put together a special assortment of food that both you and your guests will enjoy. With so many new cuisine and fusion options available, planning your wedding menu is an exciting and innovative experience. To really wow your guests with on the big day, get inspired by the five special touches below.
1. Wedding Day Cocktails
A drink tailored specifically to your special day is a thoughtful and fun detail that everyone is sure to love. Come up with a drink that says something about you as a couple, while tying in to the overall theme of the wedding to make your day even more memorable.
Talk to your bartender and caterer about mixing the perfect drink that’s tasty and delicious. Based on the notes and flavours you give them, they’ll be able to come with something perfect and original. The bartender will create something delicious that highlights your unique tastes and fits with the wedding’s aesthetic. Take the time of year into account, too. A light berry-filled summer refresher, or a warm cider/mulled wine for the colder months!
2. Unique Dessert Options
A common theme in today’s weddings include alternative dessert options. Doughnut stands, ice cream carts, dessert shots, pies, and candy stands are just some of the endless possibilities you could choose for this part of the menu. Dessert can be dressed up in so many ways, and there are an endless variety of ideas and options that have nothing to do with cake.
Set up a table in one area of the venue and let guests serve themselves from an array of delicious treats. You could consider an interactive table, like a sundae bar, or have an assortment of dessert shots laid out to pick and choose from. Dessert is always a highlight of the meal. When planning your wedding menu, putting a unique spin on a classic item guarantees your wedding ends on a sweet note.
3. Spin Traditional Dishes
Putting a twist on standard dishes is another fun alternative, and a mantra that can be applied to any aspect of the wedding. Want to serve something fun that also looks elegant? Serve burritos with freshly grilled carne and salsa verde. If you want burgers on the menu but don’t know how that dish can match your formal aesthetic, consider making them mini. Not only are they cute, they’re excellent for snacking.
Other comfort foods can get a gourmet twist, such as grilled cheese squares over tomato soup shots. Your wedding caterer can take dishes that seem less “wedding-themed” and mold them to fit the elegant day and style of your wedding to create something delicious that also leaves your guests impressed.
4. Fork-free Cocktail Hour
It can be a challenge to manage mingling, appetizers, and a drink. We just don’t have enough hands to balance everything. Ease the pressure by choosing a fork-free cocktail hour. Serve appetizers, such as antipasto brochette, with ready-to-grab bamboo skewers, making it easy for your guests to eat and socialize. This idea is both easy and delicious, making cocktail hour not only utensil-free but stress-free too.
5. Late Night Treats
Satisfy those late night munchies by rolling out food late in the night. A wedding is a party where everyone is up late dancing and drinking. All of that moving and shaking is sure to leave your guests ready for a late night snack, craving traditional favourites like burgers, fries, and pizza.
Incorporate simple fun snacks, like a poutine stand or mini hamburgers, to satisfy hunger cravings. From waiters serving food on DIY tables to rolling in a food truck loaded with crowd-pleasers, guests are to love the late night indulgence in great food and will be ready keep the party going.
These out of the box ideas will impress your guests and ensure nobody leaves hungry or thirsty. Planning your wedding menu shouldn’t be stressful. Consider the five special touches for something that really wows the crowd.
