After a long morning of getting ready for your wedding, having your hair tugged and shaped, your eyebrows shaded and your face contoured, and not to mention all of those last minute wedding tweaks you that you will have completed to adorn you walk down the aisle, you will then be able to enjoy your reception as a newlywed couple, most importantly, the food!
A lot of brides will not eat more than a small snack before walking down the aisle, and then you will go through the whole ceremony and maybe even a good chunk of the reception based on your wedding itinerary, and by the time that you have completed all of these festivities, you will most likely be famished, ready to sit down and enjoy a wonderful meal.
Your guests are going to arrive at your wedding with a belly that is ready for cake and a delicious meal, however, there are a lot of aspects to consider when creating your menu, and your guests will be the top priority. Seeing as you and your guests will all have your own tastes and possible allergies when it comes to food, it is important that you plan your meal carefully, which is why Mountain House on Sunday River has gathered the top tips to creating a successful wedding menu, so be sure to continue reading for some great advice:
- Weddings are completely planned around a budget these days, and of course the more money you save, the better. Creating a budget allows you to be a little pickier about who you hire, really doing your research and making sure that you are getting your money’s worth. You can also separate your food types and set an individual budget for each group, such as appetizers, entrees and drinks, for a more organized approach.
- Your food can be served in many different ways, so deciding on how you want to plate your meals will be one of the first decisions you will need to make for the creation of your wedding menu. Two of the more popular forms of dining for weddings are seated and buffet-style dinners, each of which has its own perks. A seated dinner presents a more formal mood, while a buffet-style allows your guests to be a little more casual. So, it is best to think about the setting that you are trying to create for your wedding reception when planning your food style.
- Each of your wedding guests may have their own dietary restrictions, such as allergies, vegan or gluten-free, so it is important to provide options for your guests so that they can do their best to stick to their dietary needs. It also helps to keep options open for those pickier guests as well, as a variety is never a bad thing!
As you plan your wedding menu, do not let it overwhelm you, and know that as long as you provide options, you will surely please all of your guests. Here at Mountain House on Sunday River, our goal is to provide you with an exceptional wedding venue, will all of the accommodations to make your big day complete and unique. So, be sure to contact us today to begin planning your big day.
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