September 2012 Weddings

Change of Menu

We had our tasting on Tuesday after pictures and everything was soooo yummy!! Even their water tasted awesome hahaIt was nice to have our parents there with us as well however FI's mom constantly made comments about some people will go hungry because they won't know what they are eating or won't know how to dress and yada yada. We have a lot of small town folks coming to the wedding but the food we picked wasn't uber foreign; it just wasn't killed in the backyard. And we don't have a dress code for pete's sake! Yes, it's fancier than the local fair but we aren't asking people to buy ball gowns. And... IT'S OUR WEDDING! Ok rant over....
To get back to the food.. we were originally going with a combo entrée which includes a breast of chicken and a filet of beef because having an option (other than vegetarian) isn't possible. However, we realized that it's just too much food and it would be so sad to waste it (and money). We were also concerned about pleasing everyone with the way the beef was cooked. FI and I adored the beef but our parents all commented on how they'd prefer it more well done; I can't see us being able to please everyone with this dish. So we've option for a chicken dish that has a nice fall theme and we added a beef canape to the hors d'oeuvres.
So here is our menu:
Canapes
Jumbo tomato prawn With confit garlic jam Aged Ontario Brebis on walnut cracker Local artisan Brebis (sheep‟s milk cheese) served on homemade walnut cracker topped with fig and ginger jamShort rib cannelloni served with parmesan shavings and a rich cream infused demi-glace
Starter Salad & Bread
Composed salad of oven roasted tomatoes, “Ferme Floraple” La Micha goat cheese, fresh basil and a lemon-pepper vinaigrette Sliced artisan sunflower kamut loaves with caramelized lemon pepper butter
Entrée
Filled supreme of chicken double-smoked Cheddar cheese and Upper Canada cranberries, with apple cider sauce, spiced spaghetti squash, sweet potato purée and micro greens
Dessert
Dark chocolate ganache tart with nut brittle seasonal fruit, Madagascar vanilla cream sauce
Late Night Snack
Pizzettes Chef‟s choice of individual square cocktail pizzas: Topped with house made farmer‟s sausage, duck confit or tender slices of Alberta beef. Cheese may range from smoked cheddar, goat cheese to mild Artisan Blue. Accompaniments include items such as caramelized onions, wild mushrooms and port poached pears Pizzettes (Vegetarian) Chef‟s choice of individual vegetarian square cocktail pizzas: May include: Blue cheese and roasted pear Wild mushroom, asparagus and fontina Candied tomato, bocconcini and fresh basil Cake pops / cupcakesCoffee/tea

Hungry??? lol
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Re: Change of Menu

  • That sounds great!!!!  We did the same thing with deciding to do chicken (haven't picked the actually kind of chicken...tasting is in July) because we like medium rare beef and just know it is impossible to please everyone with that.  Your FMIL is right that some people won't know what it is, but I don't think that should change your minds!  You can order menus off of VP if you think it is important.  But, being more adventurous with food (and not having food allergies), if I have dinner put in front of me, even if I don't know what it is I'm at least going to try it!  If people won't try something unless they know exactly what it is, you'll never please them unless you give them a boring plain ol' chicken breast or a hot dog.  Just put on your website or by word of mouth to be made aware of serious allergies and I think the rest is great!  Picky eaters can never be pleased and with your large wedding I'd rather cater to people who enjoy food and give them a great meal than give everyone a bland meal to cater to picky people. 
  • Go with whatever you and FI want, in my opinion it doesnt matter what anyone else thinks!!
    For instance, my FI and I are having an "Outdoor Backyard Wedding" or so thats the theme. Its in Pensacola over looking the Bay, absolutely gorgeous. Vintage white chairs, tables etc...Its a Military Wedding so this some formaility to it but other than that its just Backyard themed. So we decided to do a cheeze and fruit (watermelon) tray during cocktail hour. Then for dinner we have BBQ Grilled Chicken, Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin with a Blackberry BBQ sauce, Asian Cole Slaw, Baked Beans and Potatoe Salad. Beverages are Iced Tea, Lemonade and of course alcoholic ones.

    Both of our parents said, "OH NO Thats not wedding food" But its our wedding and thats what we chose. There may be a few that dont think its appropriate, mostly older family members. But as for all our friends, which are all Military as well, its going to be the start of a wonderful evening!

    And besides, if they dont like the food option...they dont have to eat it! =]

    ::We shall faithfully serve one another in Love, just as we have faithfully served our Country::
  • Wow that sounds delicious and like more than emough food! Congrats on getting the menu finalized, I hope I get that check soon too, lol!
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  • I really wish our families would embrace the experience instead of knocking the originality. My parents are good with it but they like to try new things. Different isn't bad.
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    [QUOTE]I really wish our families would embrace the experience instead of knocking the originality. My parents are good with it but they like to try new things. Different isn't bad.
    Posted by mamameech[/QUOTE]

    Yea we've had our parents criticize a few of our ideas and you just want to be like "shut up and smile" haha.  But that is why it is YOUR wedding and not theirs...you get final say.  Oh and as far as the dress code goes we are just putting "cocktail/church attire" on our website.  My FI's family and mine are culturally different so he said they wouldn't know what cocktail was.  And down here (and being Catholic) acceptable church attire is jeans so my side wouldn't know what we meant by church attire.  Haha.  We are kinda hoping though that no matter where you are from people know a wedding is for wearing nice clothes.  If you FMIL is worried about it, I'd let her call her family that doesn't know and explain!  We can only stress over so many details and what-if scenarios before we explode!
  • I like the idea of putting something on the website - good call.I have no doubt that some of FI's family will show up wearing socks and sandals - seriously tho, they wore them at the church for their own son's wedding!
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    [QUOTE]  <strong>We have a lot of small town folks coming to the wedding but the food we picked wasn't uber foreign; it just wasn't killed in the backyard</strong>. Posted by mamameech[/QUOTE]

    That quote literally made me laugh out loud.  :)
  • That menu sounds soooo good.  I just ate but it seriously made me hungry again.

    I'm not sure how you are decorating, but I've seen some cute menus written up on chalkboards if you're concerned people won't be adventurous enough to try something without knowing exactly what it is.
  • Everyone will have menus - I will have the cootie catcher menus on all the plates.

    The servers can tell the guests what the hors d'oeuvres are (they will be serving them not just placing them on a table) but maybe a little card at the bar would be nice too.
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    This sounds YUMMY! You're offering lots of items & choices for the apps so I think you're good to go!
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    [QUOTE]We had our tasting on Tuesday after pictures and everything was soooo yummy!! Even <strong>their water</strong> tasted awesome haha
    Posted by mamameech[/QUOTE]

    <div>My brain transposed that to "the waiter". I'm like "uhh...what?" Haha.</div><div>
    </div><div>Also, I'm super j of your menu.</div>
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  • Mmmm your menu sounds SOO delicious. Just reading the canapes and starter course had my mouth watering. Your caterer sounds amazing. Can I come? :P 

    Personally, your menu doesn't sound too "foreign." The only thing I have not had before is the bread, which sounds delicious. Granted, I recognize that for some this menu may not be the average meat and potatotes but I think your inclusion of the chicken dish demonstrates your wanting to please everyone. 

    We are currently deciding our own menu and have had similar discussions. We are forgoing beef in lieu of lamb, which my family has suggested may "alienate" some; however, if they want something more standard, they can select the chicken. 
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