{"id":850,"date":"2016-09-02T07:42:38","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T07:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=850"},"modified":"2016-08-21T07:44:29","modified_gmt":"2016-08-21T07:44:29","slug":"choosing-a-wedding-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/choosing-a-wedding-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a wedding menu"},"content":{"rendered":"

As more and more couples become self-confessed foodies, couples are raising the stakes when it comes to choosing their wedding menu. When planning a wedding<\/a>, whether you desire the ultimate five-course dinner, paired with wines and finished with petit fours and coffee, or you want to embrace global cuisines in a cultural celebration, you\u2019ll find caterers and venues alike offering all of that and more. But, with\u00a0choice comes a challenge \u2013 when you could have almost anything your heart desires included in your wedding menu, how do you choose what makes it onto the plate?<\/span><\/p>\n

What type of food do you like?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you find ordering at a restaurant tricky, you\u2019ll find planning your wedding menu even harder. Do you go for something light, something heavier, or something utterly indulgent? Do you go for vegetarian, fish dishes, lots of spice? Do you keep it traditional or go for a full on fusion of flavours?<\/span><\/p>\n

The easiest way to narrow down your choice of dishes is to start with what you as a couple both love. If one of you isn\u2019t a big fish fan, and there will only be one main course on the menu, your wedding day probably isn\u2019t the day to try to change it \u2013 you both need to enjoy your first married meal together!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve decided to offer several choices for each course in a menu sent out with your invitations, you\u2019ll have a bit more flexibility, so if you and your new husband or wife-to-be don\u2019t have the same tastes, you can still both be happy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Will your guests like it too?<\/span><\/p>\n

While we definitely believe that you should put yourselves first on your wedding day, you are going to be spending a lot of money feeding all your guests, too. By choosing dishes that most of them will like, you\u2019ll be spending that money far more wisely and ensure that your guests have as good a time as you do. For this reason, it can be good to avoid some stronger flavours or more fatty dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also worth asking guests to disclose any allergies or dietary requirements beforehand and choosing caterers who can adapt to these \u2013 there is nothing worse as a guest than sitting down in eager anticipation of a decadent and delicious three courses only to find that you can\u2019t eat them.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you want your wedding breakfast to be served?<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve narrowed down your flavours and dish choices based on what you love and what will work for your guests, you can fine-tune your wedding menu by throwing the dining experience into the mix!<\/span><\/p>\n

While the days of an obligatory sit-down banquet have passed, couples who have chosen more\u00a0traditional and formal weddings often\u00a0opt for a three or four course meal, while relaxed and outdoor weddings will often embrace picnic, barbecue or buffet-style dining arrangements. Those with a sweeter tooth might like to mix traditional with contemporary trends and opt for an afternoon tea instead!<\/span><\/p>\n

If your heart is set on a global feast and you don\u2019t want to limit yourselves to a set three courses, why not have multiple food stations? They can serve up everything from popcorn and hot dogs to sushi and curries. They can cater\u00a0to all tastes and all cultures, guaranteeing that there will be something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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