Vegetarian Wedding Food Ideas

April 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

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Vegetarian Wedding Food Have you ever thought about having a salad reception? 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, etc) 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 choices such 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 choices such as vinegar and oil, Italian dressing, garlic and olive oil, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice, etc. If you’re a lacto-ovo vegetarian then 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 vegetarian 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 different types of cheeses with bread for sandwiches and biscuits.

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 such as the Kiwanis or 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.

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