| Choosing your wedding menu is quite a difficult | | | | Fall: Warm, toasty drinks like ale and cider go well. |
| task because you have to be meticulous in | | | | You can have heavy meals this time of year and |
| planning a menu that would fuel the appetite of | | | | red meat with equally rich desserts with the fruit |
| the guests irrespective of their vegetarian or | | | | of the season, and apples are appropriate. |
| non-vegetarian or even vegan preferences. Here | | | | Winter: All Christmas goodies, chocolate, roasted |
| are a few things you need to keep in mind to be | | | | foods, 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 you | | | | The crockery for your wedding reception will |
| are going to have the wedding reception and | | | | mostly be decided by the theme. Though you can |
| meal. This timing is important because it depends | | | | buy from department stores that will give you a |
| on the time of the day, as well as the season | | | | discount, it is recommended that you rent the |
| you are marrying in. If you are marrying in the | | | | entire 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 wedding | | | | easily be able to choose from different styles. |
| ceremony, the meal could easily translate to a | | | | You will have matching sets and they could |
| supper and a light dinner. Here we need to keep in | | | | coordinate with your theme. Plus, renting will not |
| mind the season for specific planning of the | | | | break the bank. Besides, they will deliver, pick |
| wedding as well as the venue. Is it outdoors or | | | | them up, and also do the cleaning for you. |
| indoors? What will you be able to serve | | | | Finally, you have to decide where you are going |
| accordingly? You can easily have an open | | | | to place and serve your food. Does the place you |
| barbeque for spring time nuptials and serve your | | | | have 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 your | | | | them and decorate them as per your tastes. |
| guests through the year. | | | | Make sure you have the seating arrangements |
| Summer: Perfect for beach weddings, you can | | | | figured out in advance to avoid confusion and also |
| have coastal food on your menu. Besides | | | | to have an idea of the number of people and |
| seafood, you can serve your guests cooling drinks | | | | what 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 menu | | | | the reception table décor and whether you |
| are perfect like citrus soufflés, desserts | | | | will 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. |