Wedding are becoming more and more elaborate and extravagant in recent years. It is becoming increasingly rare to see a couple getting married in a little church with a few family members and friends and then head off to hold their wedding reception in the local hall, and celebrate with some cheesy music courtesy of the local disco man.
These days’ weddings are huge events with, grandeur wedding reception venues, designer wedding dresses, and unusual wedding cakes. The costs of a modern day wedding can quite literally be a small fortune. In fact I would go as far as to say each bride now feels like she is in competition with the next bride, to host the biggest and the most lavish wedding ever. And why not! Let’s face it, it is your big day and if money is not an issue then why not splash out and be a princess for a day.
Your wedding menu ideas should be no exception. The food that is served at wedding receptions these days is fast becoming something of a spectacle with guests waiting in anticipation to see what is about to be served up.
Years ago a simple melon starter, a chicken main, and bog standard chocolate desert was expected and enjoyed, but these days your guests will be scrutinising your wedding menu ideas, and hoping for something special and creative.
Wedding Menu Ideas To Get Your Guests Talking
I have put together a few wedding menu ideas that are interesting, tasty and will no doubt raise a few eyebrows
Starters
Quails eggs with caviar
Squid served with rocket salad
Escargot in garlic butter
Mains
Crocodile steaks served with salad and pan fried potatoes
Ostrich in a red wine sauce served with cous cous
Shark soup
Deserts
Beetroot chocolate cake
Marshmallow cake served with ice cream
Chocolate orange Guinness cake
Tropical carrot cake served with thick cream
It goes without saying that your wedding menu ideas should also take into account any dietary requirements. If what you have planned in your menu does not cover anyone with any of the following allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements then you will also need to provide an alternative menu.
Gluten Free Diet
Diabetic
Lactose intolerant
Vegetarian
Wheat free
Dairy free
Nut allergy
It is important to find out how many extra meals need to be accommodated for, in order you can advise the caterers. It will also allow you plenty of time to try and see if you can come up with some vegetarian wedding menu ideas with a slight twist!
Always sample food before you decide what you are going to have on the day. Although some wedding menu ideas seem very exciting and trendy, they could taste revolting. You obviously would like your guests to regard your wedding dinner as a meal they really enjoyed, and not one that just looked and sounded good.