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 Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:53 am Post subject: Salad Reception. |
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This choice is becoming more popular and is a viable choice for vegetarians who don't want to serve a full meal. Items served can include: green (lettuce, spinach) salads, fruit salads, pasta salads, potato salads (lacto-ovo), coleslaw (lacto- ovo), etc.
A veggie bar (to supplement green salads) can be added as well and may have such choices as: chopped onions, carrots (baby or sliced), celery, broccoli, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, etc.
A salad dressing bar can be chosen as well and may include such choices as: vinegar and oil, Italian dressing, garlic and olive oil, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice, etc. If you're a lacto-ovo vegetarian other dressing choices could include: bleu cheese, green goddess, ranch, French, etc. This type of reception is also inexpensive if you prepare most of the items yourself.
Some other general ideas for do-it-yourself food at the reception include:
• Try a pasta reception in which your guests are served plain pasta with their choice of toppings.
• Have a Mexican buffet.
• Provide simple lunch meats and cheeses with bread for sandwiches.
• If you’re a member of a church and will be having your reception there, check with the ladies auxiliary and see if they’ll do the food in exchange for a donation to their organization.
• Try a local service organization: the Kiwanis, the Jaycees.
• Call a community college and see if their culinary students would cook for you if you provide the food.
There is some debate on whether it's a good idea to add a line on your invitation stating what type of reception is occurring. Some examples of this are: "Cake and Punch Reception to Follow Ceremony", "Light hors d'ouevres reception to follow at two o'clock" and "Dessert Reception Following Ceremony".
My personal opinion is that it makes it easier--not only for the couple...but for the guests as well. It's a clear way for the couple to inform guests that a full meal should not be expected...and guests have the option of eating a meal (if needed) prior to or after the wedding.
Another important aspect of cuisine at the wedding is the cake. You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a delicious and beautiful wedding cake. |
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