Hi Ladies,
I'm having a hard time with appetizers for my wedding and rehearsal "dinner". My wedding is a pretty laid back event with an estimated 100 people attending. We decided to do an appetizer style rehearsal party instead of the traditional RD. I have a few concerns 1) I want to make sure people are still getting enough to eat at the rehersal. 2) I want to make sure I'm providing a decent selection of food items at each event 3) I'm not sure what time to have the rehearsal party-event-thing since it's not a traditional dinner (I was thinking between lunch and dinner).
Here is what I am thinking about for wedding appetizers:
- vegetable & fruit platter
- mozzarella/tomatoes/olives platter
- Cheese & Crackers
- Coconut Shrimp
- Stuffed Mushrooms (1/2 crab & 1/2 feta and spinach)
For the Rehearsal I was thinking more casual/bar type food:
- Salad
- Mini Egg Rolls
- Mild Boneless Wings
- Pigs in a Blanket
- Meatballs in Marinara sauce
- Chicken Pineapple Skewer
What are your thoughts on the food I'm thinking about offering, would you change anything/add anything
What are your thoughts on what time I should have the rehearsal "party-thing"
Thanks for your input ladies, I'm going nuts trying to figure this all out!
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Re: appetizer dilemma
If you're doing the rehearsal dinner the day before the wedding, you might want to stay away from heavy, greasy foods. I don't know about you, but I always feel a little gross (even though they're delicious) after eating them... I wouldn't want to feel heavy and leaden the night before the wedding! But, if that doesn't happen to you, then ignore what I've said.
I'd include a veggie tray for the rehearsal as well and some vegetarian dishes too. Maybe some fresh fruit to finish up for dessert?
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As for the time- I have no restrictions whatsoever for the actual wedding rehearsal, I'm more concerned with the time of the rehearsal party-thingy and I'll work the rehearsal around it. BTW What should I call this event on the invitations?
I suggest you have the rehearsal first, then the party afterwards. It will be easier to get it done before you eat versus after. You dont want everyone complaining that they ate or drank too much and cannot concentrate on the task at hand.