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Follow the trends as wedding cuisine evolves
MS –Once a couple has officially
tied the knot, the newly-recognized
man and wife and all of their guests
will retire to a party room where
they can mingle, dance and enjoy a
good meal.
In the past, standard fare like
prime rib and roasted chicken
dominated wedding menus. But
today’s weddings cater to people of
various culinary tastes, and couples
and their guests can expect more
upscale and creative cuisine to be
rolled out for wedding receptions.
The following are a handful of the
more popular trends with regard to
wedding cuisine.
• Miniature bites: Many people
say good things come in small
packages, and when it comes to
miniature versions of favourite
foods, they may be right. Instead of
large meals that fill guests up fast,
they can munch on smaller bites of
their favourite dishes. How about a
piece of meatloaf topped with
whipped mashed potatoes? A cherry
tomato with a small piece of
mozzarella cheese makes a mini
caprese salad. Turning favourite
foods into bite-sized adventures can
add a touch of whimsy to the
reception.
• Breakfast for dinner: Some
couples are circumventing high
price tags for their weddings by
choosing to hold the festivities at
less expensive times of day. Brunch-
themed weddings are a big hit with
those who would much rather dine
on a stack of pancakes than a dish of
pasta. Omelet stations, croissants
and a bevy of other breakfast table
fare can be enjoyed any time of the
day.
• Dim sum: Dim sum allows
guests to sample different foods
without filling up. Carts of
dumplings and other small plates of
appetizers can be wheeled around so
everyone can choose what they want
and what they want to avoid.
• Gourmet comfort food: People
love familiar comfort foods, but now
gourmet comfort foods are shaking
up wedding receptions. Mac-and-
cheese with gouda and brie or
chicken pot pie with a puff-pastry
crust are a few offerings that can add
glamour to down-home cooking.
• Food with a show: Instead of
passed foods or buffet stations,
couples are opting to make food an
experience for guests. An oyster bar
with a chef serving fresh seafood or
a dessert master whipping up flambé
is a feast for the eyes and mouth.
• Interesting buffet stations:
Keep guests on their toes with
various meal stations. A bountiful
display of artisanal cheeses, fruits
and breads will be a cheese lover’s
dream. These stations also can be
appetizing focal points around the
room and ensure all guests get a bite
of what they like best.
• Family style:Rustic and
informal weddings have grown in
popularity. Rather than food being
brought to the guests or participants
lining up in buffet lines, family-style
dining allows guests to share
conversation and pass the peas at the
same time. Larger, rectangular tables
allow more guests to sit with one
another and serve themselves food
from community plates located in
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photos be taken somewhere they
have a personal connection to, such
as the site of their first date or a park
they frequently visit. Studio
photoshoots might provide the best
lighting, but couples have no
connection to such spaces, and
down the road they may regret not
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