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The Wedding Menu

spgblaspgbla member
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My favorite part of the wedding is probably the decor and food. I love the good food and prepare myself for eating later when there is bad food. Anyways,let us see your menus for the big day ladies. If you've already had your wedding, post that menu too. Cocktail and reception menus and.......GO! ;^)
What are ya'll serving?
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Re: The Wedding Menu

  • ufsweetiebearufsweetiebear member
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    edited December 2011
    Cocktail Hour (tentative)
    Veggie/Fruit/Cheese display
    Crab Rangoon
    Empanadas
    Chicken Sate Skewers

    Dinner
    Sirloin Steak
    Green Beans with bacon and onion (everything is better with bacon!)
    Homestyle mashed potatoes

    Favors
    Giant black & white cookies

    We wanted to keep it recognizable since many of our guests aren't "foodies".
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  • eagles347eagles347
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    edited December 2011
    I think this is the last revision for our menu...it changes quite often so I had several saved on my computer.

    Cocktail/Social Hour:
    Grits Station w/ Shrimp, Sausage, Cheese
    Fruit Display: Strawberries, Grapes, Pineapple, Cantaloupe, and Watermelon
    Pineapple Lemonade
    Cocktails

    Dinner:
    Beef Carving Station w/ Dinner Rolls
    Raspberry Chicken
    Asian Vegetables
    Potato Bar (Mashed and Sweet w/ Toppings)
    Pineapple Lemonade
    Tea

    Dessert:
    Wedding Cake
    Lime Wedding Slush Punch
    AAW June Siggy Challenge
    My Daddy and Me Image and video hosting by TinyPic Daisypath Anniversary tickers
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  • summerbride11summerbride11
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    edited December 2011
    This was taken from our contract- I'm hungry just thinking about it:

    Ceremony -TERRACEPassed Champagne and STRAWBERRIES upon guest arrival Cocktail Reception-TERRACE Passed Hors D’OeuvresBacon Wrapped ShrimpSesame Chicken Skewers, Spicy Peanut SauceOriental Spring Rolls with Plum Dipping SauceHerb Crusted Rack of Lamb, Mint Demi SauceCrispy Potato Pancakes, Apple Chutney and Sour Cream Champagne Sabayon, Caviar and Fresh DillSeared Tuna Tataki on Crispy Wonton, WasabiRock Shrimp CevicheA Domestic and Imported Cheese DisplayWheel of Baked Brie, Fontina, Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan ReggianoGarnish of Fruits and Berries and Champagne GrapesCrisp Lavosh and Sliced Baguettes~Arrangement of Tropical Seasonal Fruits and Berries~Farmers Market Vegetable BasketCrisp Garden Vegetables Creatively DisplayedBasil Aioli, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Maytag Bleu Cheese~From the WOKStir Fried to order in an authentic WokElegantly displayed with Chinese artifacts & fortunes cookiesAccompanied by Steamed Rice~Chicken Stir-FrySauté of Chicken with Broccoli and Red Peppers Sesame Ginger Dressing~ Wok Fried ShrimpShrimp Sauté with Seasonal Vegetables in a Light Teriyaki Glaze Dinner-Ballroom  1st CourseLump Crab CakeChipotle Remoulade, Pineapple Relish, Mache Greens Garni EntréeGarlic Rubbed Sliced Chateaubriand~Or~Miso Glazed SalmonRed Miso Butter Sauce Accompanied with~Roasted Garlic Mashed PotatoesJulienne Seasonal Vegetables DessertSpecialty Wedding CakeMini Pastries and Petite FourChocolate and Vanilla Covered Strawberries
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  • deidrajacksondeidrajackson
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    edited December 2011
    Cocktail "Minute"
    Fruit- Strawberries, Grapes, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Honey Dew Melon
    Cheese- Assorted
    Pin Wheels- Turkey, Ham, Veggie
    Veggies- Mini Carrots,Celery, Broccoli... Dip
    Me and Norman's FAVORITE alcoholic beverage- Margarita's (We're looking for a cute name for the drink! (Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated)!

    Dinner- Buffet
    Roasted Chicken
    Bacon Wrapped Pork Loins
    Home Style Mashed Potatoes
    Green Beans
    Broccoli, Cauliflower, cheddar twice Baked Casserole
    Tossed Salad
    Pasta Salad
    Rolls

    Dessert- Wedding Cake!!

    If you did NOT RSVP, you WILL NOT Eat!!! LMAO!
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  • kristi0618kristi0618
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    edited December 2011
    Cocktail Hour:
     Fruit and Cheese

    Dinner:
    Seafood Pasta with Shrimp Crawfish and Andouille Sausage
    Cajun Chicken Alfredo
    Green Beans
    Salad
    Garlic Bread

    Dessert:
    White Almond Cake with Cream Cheese Filling, and Buttercream Icing

    Drinks: We're doing Margarita Machines: 2-4 different flavors TBA. and A Keg.
    imageimageimageimage save the date BIO UPDATED 5-11-10
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  • deidrajacksondeidrajackson
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    edited December 2011
    I want a KEG!!!!!!!! @kristi0618
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  • spgblaspgbla member
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    edited December 2011

    I love menu's! Lovin' the Cajun chicken pasta at Kristi's affair.
    Deidra is hilarious! LMBO @ 'No RSVP, NO eating.'

    My (tentative) menu:

    Water, Lemonade and Ice Tea upon arrival to (garden) ceremony

    Cocktail Hour (Tray Passed)
    Bruschetta on Crostini
    Tricolored Chicken Quesadillas with Cilantro Sour Cream and Pico de Gallo
    Voodoo Chicken Skewers or Stuffed Mushrooms

    Dinner (A mix of station and buffet)
    Mexican Caesar salad
    Pear Salad
    Chicken Alfredo Pasta with TBA veggies
    Cheese Tortellini with Marinara or Vegetable Lasagne
    Lamb carving station
    Mashed Potatoes
    Grilled Veggies (zucchini, squash, asparagus)
    Rolls

    Dessert
    3 Tier Anniversary Cake 
    Ice Cream Bar (cones, cups, sundaes, etc...)

    Favors
    Mini Donuts Made to Order

    Full Bar ( I still want to highlight  a couple of drinks with green accents like the Apple Martini and Mojito)
    Coffee Station complete with flavored syrups, etc..

    I'm telling folks not to eat before they show up.

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  • cincy2011cincy2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_wedding-menu-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:a016f8cb-77e9-4b62-a79f-9ea4d2df225bPost:72d5fc30-aa3d-4c96-b972-06896c7a0a1b">Re: The Wedding Menu</a>:
    [QUOTE]I love menu's! Lovin' the Cajun chicken pasta at Kristi's affair. Deidra is hilarious! LMBO @ 'No RSVP, NO eating.' My (tentative) menu: Water, Lemonade and Ice Tea upon arrival to (garden) ceremony Cocktail Hour Bruschetta on Crostini Tricolored Quesadillas with Cilantro Sour Cream and Pico de Gallo Voodoo Chicken Skewers or Stuffed Mushrooms Dinner (A mix of station and buffet) Mexican Caesar salad Pear Salad Chicken Alfredo Pasta with TBA veggies Cheese Tortellini with Marinara or Vegetable Lasagne Lamb carving station Mashed Potatoes Grilled Veggies (zucchini, squash, asparagus) Rolls Dessert 3 Tier Anniversary Cake  Ice Cream Bar (cones, cups, sundaes, etc...) Favors Mini Donuts Made to Order Full Bar ( I still want to highlight  a couple of drinks with green accents like the Apple Martini and Mojito) Coffee Station complete with flavored syrups, etc.. I'm telling folks not to eat before they show up.
    Posted by spgbla[/QUOTE]

    Good Lawd, can I come to your wedding?  I will fly to California for that menu!  Your guests will be eating good...who is doing the donuts and ice cream?  The caterer or an outside organization?  I have to find my menu and I'll post it soon.
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  • ufsweetiebearufsweetiebear member
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    edited December 2011
    Goodness! My menu seems bland now! Everything sounds so yummy!
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  • spgblaspgbla member
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    edited December 2011

    Cincy we are renewing our vows and about 70% of the guest list is coming from out of town, so we're actually hosting a weekend but only for about 80-100 people.

    Haagen Daaz is doing the ice cream catering. They were extrememly affordable. They were even cheaper than the caterer doing it. I almost threw the money at the lady when she quoted me the price. I didn't want her to get a chance to change her mind.
    The donuts are also not done by the caterer. It is by a local company who just does this stuff for events. They just specialize in making mini donuts. LOVE IT!

    I got an all inclusive package with my venue and they offered a standard menu at a really affordable price and I just threw the menu out and upgraded the whole thing. I do not want anyone stopping at In and Out on the way home.

    I've been to 2 different receptions where they ran out of food. The most recent one was like 3 years ago and we are STILL talking about it.

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  • spgblaspgbla member
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    edited December 2011
    No it's not Sweetie Bear. You have a nice well balanced menu.

    I've been married awhile so we are hosting a vow renewal/anniversary party. We've known for a long time, we were gonna do this so.....
    Also my husband was a chef for years, so..... 
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  • cincy2011cincy2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_wedding-menu-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:a016f8cb-77e9-4b62-a79f-9ea4d2df225bPost:8f6e581c-a119-47eb-bdc9-b90c3181364d">Re: The Wedding Menu</a>:
    [QUOTE]Goodness! My menu seems bland now! Everything sounds so yummy!
    Posted by ufsweetiebear[/QUOTE]

    Not at all!  It actually sounds really tasty and you were being very considerate when you thought of your guests and what they would like.  It's important that you provide good food along with good music, etc. so they will definitely have good memories of your menu! 
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  • cincy2011cincy2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_wedding-menu-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:a016f8cb-77e9-4b62-a79f-9ea4d2df225bPost:6c12551b-29e2-40bb-bfc1-665860e598fc">Re: The Wedding Menu</a>:
    [QUOTE]Cincy we are renewing our vows and about 70% of the guest list is coming from out of town, so we're actually hosting a weekend but only for about 80-100 people. Haagen Daaz is doing the ice cream catering. They were extrememly affordable. They were even cheaper than the caterer doing it. I almost threw the money at the lady when she quoted me the price. I didn't want her to get a chance to change her mind. The donuts are also not done by the caterer. It is by a local company who just does this stuff for events. They just specialize in making mini donuts. LOVE IT! I got an all inclusive package with my venue and they offered a standard menu at a really affordable price and I just threw the menu out and upgraded the whole thing. I do not want anyone stopping at In and Out on the way home. I've been to 2 different receptions where they ran out of food. The most recent one was like 3 years ago and we are  STILL talking about it.
    Posted by spgbla[/QUOTE]

    Girl that is the way to do it, I want to be like you when I grow up!  LOL!  I would love to have a big anniversary celebration several years from now.  I will definitely look into Haagen Daz b/c our local hometown ice cream company here in Cincinnati is crazy expensive for an ice cream bar, so I will look into it!  I definitely wanted to do something sweet for guests for the later part of the night and ice cream would be great.  I am a donut fiend, so I can only imagine how awesome the made to order donuts will be.  I wish there was a place here that did that! 
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  • cincy2011cincy2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    Here is ours...

    MENU                                                                   Hors d'Oeuvres 7:30 pm-8:15 pm                                                                               Cold Passed Appetizers                                                                                 Vegetable MooShu Wrap w/ Sweet Chili Sauce                                                                  Seared Ahi Tuna w/ Chickpea Pate on a Parmesan  Crisp   
                                                                                 
    Sweet and Spicy Thai Shrimp Wrap                                                                                                                                                          Warm Passed Appetizers                                                                             Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Cheese Tartlet                                                                              Angus Beef Biscuit w/ Merlot Onions and Blue Cheese Aioli                                                                         Black Bean w/ Chipotle Cream Sauce                                                                                                                                                      Buffet Dinner @ 8:20 pm                                                                              Blackened Chicken w/ Balsamic Sauce (Sun-Dried Tomato & Artichoke Volute)                                                   Teriyaki Glazed Salmon with Grilled Pineapple                                                                    Bow-Tie Pasta w/ Spinach, Mushrooms & Artichokes in a Pesto Cream Sauce                                                                  Herb Roasted New Red  Potatoes                                                                             Sweet Potatoes w/ Orange, Spiced Pecans & Brown Sugar Glaze                                                                               Grilled Vegetable Platter w/ Fresh Mozzarella                                                                    Broccoli Almondine                                                                         Tuscan Bread and Whipped Butter                                                                                                                                           Mela Verde Salad                                                                           

    Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Spiced Pecan & Feta Cheese Salad w/ Cornbread Croutons & Pear Vinaigrette                                                                              

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  • cincy2011cincy2011 member
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    edited December 2011

    ^^^ Sorry that came across weird, I pasted directly from our contract!

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  • playgirl28playgirl28
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    edited December 2011
     Wow these menus sound awesome. Everybody's guests will be eating good in the neighborhood lol!

    We will be having :

    Cocktail Hour - Fruit & Vegetable display, spinach dip w/tortillas & cheese & crackers

    Buffet - Sliced roast beef w/gravy, Herb roasted chicken, Au Gratin potatoes, Garlic butter penne pasta, California Medley (broccoli, cauliflower & carrots) dinner rolls & choice of three salads.

    Dessert- Strawberry shortcake & wedding cake (chocolate w/fresh strawberries & whipped cream)

    As for drinks Iced Tea & we're going back & forth between a signature drink or full bar.
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  • spgblaspgbla member
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    edited December 2011
    No worries! Your dinner was no slouch!
    Those sweet potatoes sound so good. OMG! And the bowtie pasta. Yes and Yes
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  • spgblaspgbla member
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    edited December 2011
    Playgirl, what kind of signature drink are you thinking about?
    I don't drink but I do like to hear what others are drinking.
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  • playgirl28playgirl28
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    edited December 2011

    FH & myself are really not drinkers either.  Mostly mixed drinks & he likes rum & coke. FH doesnt even like beer.(OMG right?) We are thinking of having  blue & purple martinis & calling them  "Blue Wedded Bliss" & Purple Passion because of our wedding colors. The problem is we are worried that everyone might not like them (mostly guys) so we are also thinking of a full bar.

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  • spgblaspgbla member
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    edited December 2011
    Playgirl,
    A nice middle ground would be a beer and wine reception with a signature cocktail. That would cover everyone and be less of an expense than a full bar.
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