We're a vegan family, and sampled a few vegan vendors and we have some really delicious options. But my mom is saying it's rude to force our guests to adhere to our diet restrictions (she isn't paying for food, or any part of the wedding. S/O and I are)
I really don't wasn't a meat option, but I don't want to be rude
Re: is it rude to not serve meat?
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It is not rude to serve only vegan food. Ensure you have a tasty variety of foods and you are good to go.
I'm the fuck out.
I see it as having a dry wedding. I also enjoy drinking. I would prefer meat and I would prefer alcohol, but if it's not served at a wedding, I would not think it is rude at all. I think vegan would be awesome! And to your next question- food trucks at a wedding are delish!!! IMHO.
The only time I have been off put by being served vegan food was at a BBQ at FSS's friend's house. His parents recently went vegan and only served tofu dogs and veggie burgers. I would have been fine with that if his stepmom (the one who insisted her family becpme vegan) hasn't scarfed down 3 helpings of the bacon ranch and cheddar pasta salad I had brought.
Also any suggestions on zucchini pasta recipes? I usually stick to my just adding pesto and broccoli (occasionally with bacon if I have any).
I would also look for a dish without beans or lentils. I know they're a staple food for many vegans, but for people not used to eating them they are more likely to cause tummy trouble. But all vegan food isn't rude, don't worry about that.
I know a woman who had a vegan wedding reception (not well enough that I would have attended). I was talking with her when we searched for caterers. Since FI is a vegetarian, we wanted to make sure we had an excellent vegetarian meal for him and I asked her for catering suggestions.
She served two different meal choices: vegan lasagne and a portabella and veggie stack. She did say she went in for several tastings before hand with some non-vegan friends and had the chef tweak the dishes, but that she got tons of compliments on her food from many vegan, vegetarian, and meat eating guests at and after the reception.
As a guest I wouldn't expect you to serve food that you don't believe in consuming. In fact if I came to your wedding knowing your practices, I would be shocked if there was meat. All I would ask a non-vegan person is to provide some "normal" non-meat dishes likes a meatless pasta dish like rigatoni or meatless lasagna. Please do not offer just crazy foods with meat substitutes like tofu. It's ok to serve tofu, but please don't make that the only option.
Food truck sounds fun!