| Need inspiring ideas to take your wedding | | | | menu based on the season, theme or color of |
| reception beyond the ordinary? When it comes to | | | | your wedding. Feature apple-maple glazed chicken |
| building a menu that will excite and entice, couples | | | | with pumpkin cheesecake during the fall, or try |
| are steering away from the traditional | | | | lemon grilled salmon with a steamed fresh |
| chicken-and-beef cliché and venturing | | | | vegetable medley during the summer. Stocking a |
| towards something more contemporary and | | | | buffet with all food from the same family on the |
| memorable. You are only limited by your | | | | color wheel can make for a fascinating |
| imagination. Do something daring, and feature a | | | | presentation (albeit, a little rough on your caterer). |
| reception menu that will and tantalize all the | | | | One of my favorite menu ideas - connect your |
| senses. Here is a list of the hottest menu ideas | | | | guests to the wedding celebration and recreate |
| and catering trends: | | | | your first meal has a couple or revolve your |
| Go Ethnic | | | | cuisine around your honeymoon destination. |
| Gain inspiration from our friends across the border | | | | Buzz on Bars |
| or overseas, and feature an ethnic menu. It's a | | | | They're not just for drinks anymore...Take your |
| great opportunity to honor your heritage or just | | | | guests on a culinary journey of the senses with |
| an excuse to serve something fun. Consider an | | | | strategically placed food stations. Dynamic bars |
| Italian pasta station or a Chinese wok station. | | | | with bite sized samples allow guests to mingle and |
| How about a build-your-own taco bar? Or take | | | | savor a number of flavors. So when you think |
| your guests on a world tour, and serve a little bit | | | | catering - think tiny and scattered. |
| of everything. | | | | Cocktails & Appetizers |
| Comfort Food Goes Chic | | | | Looking to break the traditional five course mold? |
| Pay homage to your family upbringing and serve | | | | Base your entire wedding reception on cocktails |
| comfort foods, straight up with a chic twist. | | | | and appetizers. This catering style allows for more |
| Everyone loves macaroni and cheese; add some | | | | variety and affords ample opportunity for |
| pizazz to an old favorite by adding gruyere and | | | | creative presentation ideas. Serve a signature |
| fontina cheeses. Stuff mini sirloin hamburgers with | | | | drink at a customized drink station. Feature shrimp |
| blue cheese and top them with caramelized | | | | and grits drinks. You're only limited by your |
| onions. Comfort foods can also be served | | | | imagination. The constant flow of stimulating |
| family-style, setting a relaxed and festive mood | | | | culinary works of art and eye-catching spirits |
| for the wedding reception. | | | | creates an intimate social atmosphere for your |
| Reflect a Theme | | | | guests. |
| Tie it all together, and choose your reception | | | | |