Consideration for Dietary Requirements

Re: Consideration for Dietary Requirements

• J&K10910 member

  

  February 2012

  It sounds like you're being very accommodating.  I think you're fine!  I think people with dietary considerations are probably so used to not being accommodated at all (which is sad) that they'll probably be pretty happy with your options!
  
  If you're really concerned though, since it's just two people, I might ask the two vegans what they'd like for dessert.  Totally not necessary, but if you're that concerned, it seems like it would be easy enough to ask.
  

  
  
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• Loopyseven member

  

  February 2012

  What J&K said.. .You're going above and beyond.  Most vegetarians I know bring snacks to weddings "just in case".

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• BinxRose member

  

  February 2012 edited February 2012

  My friend's FSIL is having a rice krispie "cake" for her wedding because she can't eat gluten. Could you possibly have rice krispie treats? (Heart-shaped or something to make them cuter?)
  
  ETA: sorry, missed the last sentence! Nvm..

  
  

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• Melissa603 member

  

  February 2012

  I think you have gone above and beyond. You are definitely being very considerate of your guests and their diets! I think cupcakes would be fine - especially because that would probably be the most cost effective and easiest to coordinate 

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• littleluckypenny member

  

  February 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_consideration-dietary-requirements?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:cbf64ec8-1886-49ef-ab81-bf4aecb3c69aPost:a1743226-39e5-47ab-aa5d-2e963682b82d">Re: Consideration for Dietary Requirements</a>:
  [QUOTE]My friend's FSIL is having a rice krispie "cake" for her wedding because she can't eat gluten. Could you possibly have rice krispie treats? (Heart-shaped or something to make them cuter?) ETA: sorry, missed the last sentence! Nvm..
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  Rice krispie treats are not vegetarian or vegan, because of the marshmellow stuff that hols it together. Marshmellows are made with gelatin, which is made from pigs.

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• ootmother2 member

  

  February 2012

  You really going above and beyond what could be expected of a hostess.
  
  Relax, you've done a great job!

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• BinxRose member

  

  February 2012 edited February 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_consideration-dietary-requirements?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:cbf64ec8-1886-49ef-ab81-bf4aecb3c69aPost:f2d8be10-24c8-4955-a831-203ee8e328c4">Re: Consideration for Dietary Requirements</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Consideration for Dietary Requirements : Rice krispie treats are not vegetarian or vegan, because of the marshmellow stuff that hols it together. Marshmellows are made with gelatin, which is made from pigs.
  Posted by littleluckypenny[/QUOTE]
  
  Hence why I said "ETA: sorry, missed your last sentence. Nvm"

  
  

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• rardito member

  

  February 2012

  You are definitely being accomidating...I am vegan and I pretty much just eat before I go to events because people don't usually think to have vegan options.
  What you have listed should be fine.

  

  

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• hansa11

  

  February 2012

  I'm vegetarian and your menu sounds delicious!  I'm kind of used to wedding food not being that great, (the vegetarian option is usually a pasta loaded with cheese) and you've really given this some consideration and it will very appreciated. 
  
  Our caterer took care of the vegan and gluten-free options, except for the gluten-free desserts.  I baked gluten-free cupcakes from a mix (we were doing cupcakes anyway instead of a cake) and kept them in the kitchen so my two friends could go grab their own desserts without worrying about anyone accidentally taking their cupcakes. 

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• MobKaz member

  

  February 2012

  To accommodate some of our dietary restricted guests, we offered fruit kabobs during the appetizer and dessert portions of the program.  There are also a few fruit dips that can accommodate many restricted diets.
  
  You have been extremely considerate and thoughtful as a host and friend.

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• chrryblndchick

  

  February 2012

  I agree with all PP, you have gone above and beyond. I'm GF and I've also gotten used to not having much to eat at events like this. If only everyone would be as considerate as you!

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• Melissa603 member

  

  February 2012

  I like the idea of fruit at dessert - this would probably go over big with non vegans as well!

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• kipnus member

  

  February 2012

  I'm vegetarian, leaning vegan, and your menu sounds great! (I agree with PPs that some fruit for dessert would be nice, if you can swing it!)

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• TurtlesAllTheWayDown member

  

  February 2012

  Another vegetarian chiming in - that sounds great. One of my friends married a vegan and they had a chicken option and a vegan option for their reception dinner. Their vegan option was similar to what you're offering - 3 of the 4 people at our table ordered it and we all liked it!

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