Wedding Menu Planning

Choosing your wedding menu is quite a difficultFall: Warm, toasty drinks like ale and cider go well.
task because you have to be meticulous inYou can have heavy meals this time of year and
planning a menu that would fuel the appetite ofred meat with equally rich desserts with the fruit
the guests irrespective of their vegetarian orof the season, and apples are appropriate.
non-vegetarian or even vegan preferences. HereWinter: All Christmas goodies, chocolate, roasted
are a few things you need to keep in mind to befoods, nuts and warm drinks will get your guests
the perfect host on your wedding day.in the holiday mood.
Firstly, you need to be very sure of the time youThe crockery for your wedding reception will
are going to have the wedding reception andmostly be decided by the theme. Though you can
meal. This timing is important because it dependsbuy from department stores that will give you a
on the time of the day, as well as the seasondiscount, it is recommended that you rent the
you are marrying in. If you are marrying in theentire set of dishes, bowls, flatware and glasses
morning then will you serve your guests a lunch(for wine and water). Simply because you will
or a brunch? With an early evening weddingeasily be able to choose from different styles.
ceremony, the meal could easily translate to aYou will have matching sets and they could
supper and a light dinner. Here we need to keep incoordinate with your theme. Plus, renting will not
mind the season for specific planning of thebreak the bank. Besides, they will deliver, pick
wedding as well as the venue. Is it outdoors orthem up, and also do the cleaning for you.
indoors? What will you be able to serveFinally, you have to decide where you are going
accordingly? You can easily have an opento place and serve your food. Does the place you
barbeque for spring time nuptials and serve yourhave rented include chairs and tables or will you
guests a mid-day meal.have to rent them? Also, you will need to arrange
Let's look at what exactly you can serve yourthem and decorate them as per your tastes.
guests through the year.Make sure you have the seating arrangements
Summer: Perfect for beach weddings, you canfigured out in advance to avoid confusion and also
have coastal food on your menu. Besidesto have an idea of the number of people and
seafood, you can serve your guests cooling drinkswhat you will need to provide for. Make a rough
like sherbets, coconut drinks and cocktails.floor plan with the settings and also think about
Spring: Barbeques and poultry items on the menuthe reception table décor and whether you
are perfect like citrus soufflés, dessertswill have place card holders. Be sure to include
with fresh strawberries, kiwi fruits and cream,some of your favorite dishes or your and your
fruit cocktails and herbs.groom's to feed each other romantically.