Wedding Menu

TysWife2Be

So if you ladies remember, my great uncle will be doing the catering.

He is here for our annual family reunion and he said that we will come up with a menu by Monday.

Any suggestions ladies?

Just think it will be on a nice summer evening.

I am trying to think OUTSIDE of the box...I dont want the standard wedding food...ya know?

PLEASE HELP!!!

cincy2011

There was a thread where we all posted our wedding menus - is there a way to search for that?  B/c people had some GREAT menus posted in that thread!

TysWife2Be

Girl...LoL

It would take a minute to search that...It would be better if I remembered the title or if I was "watching" the thred...

So IDK

cincy2011

I found it, but cannot paste the link for some reason.  It was started on 8/10 and it's called "The Wedding Menu"

krimson19

in terms of what you want to have, what's your favorite kind of food?  what about your FI's?  i would go from there. 

this is what we're having.  it's by no means fancy, but i think we're be able to feed everyone.  i know my side of the family...we love to eat!  LOL

two types of alfredo, one chicken & other shrimp
chicken drummies, probably fried, bbq and regular
sliced beef brisket
cold pesto pasta salad (vegan option)
fruit & cheese platter
veggie platter
rolls & crackers
condiments for the brisket

rodeo417

various sushi rolls
spinach and artichoke dip (served warm)
mini lamb chops w/ mint dressing
mini beef wellington
curry goat (FI family is from the islands)

krimson19

@rodeo:  i want to come to your reception just for the sushi!  everything sounds yummy. 

M1ssJ

some of my favorite ideas:

Mashed potato bar
tomatosoup shooters with mini grilled cheese
Sushi is always good like PP said but it gets super pricey!

what's your wedding theme?

TysWife2Be

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[QUOTE]some of my favorite ideas: Mashed potato bar tomatosoup shooters with mini grilled cheese Sushi is always good like PP said but it gets super pricey! what's your wedding theme?
Posted by M1ssJ[/QUOTE]

I dont like sushi so that is a no go!

I dont have a particular theme...at least not yet...hell, I dont even know if we will have one...lol

rodeo417

I wish I knew about a mashed potato bar!!!! Oh my gawddddd!!! I have to deal with carnivores and also vegatarians/vegas so i wanted something for me. Sushi it is only to be served to me and my ladies pre-wedding!

tamtam7

You guys are making me hungry. The mashed potato bar sounds great.  The little tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches sound so cute.  I like pairings like that and oreo cookies and a little glass of milk. 

We just did heavy hors d'euvres because the reception was in the middle of the afternoon and...well...because it was less expensive.  LOL We had a pretty well rounded menu I think.  We served:

spinach/artichoke dip with pita points
crab stuffed mushrooms
shrimp cocktail
samosas (they're like Indian egg rolls kinda with lentils and curry seasoning) with Mango Chutney
fruit and cheese platter
Parmessan Puffs with Chicken Salad

Everyone seemed to enjoy the food.  If I had a larger budget I would have like to have had different stations like stir fry station, sushi, etc.  Another good option that's not your typical wedding food is sliders and fries.  I think that's cute and unexpected for a summer wedding.