Summer is over and with that comes the fall and, of course, fall weddings.
Why have a fall wedding? Its cooler, prices of venues are off-peak, and if you met your spouse in the fall, it can be very romantic. Of course, when planning your fall wedding menu, you will need to pick items that are suited for the season, to make sure that you and your guests don’t go hungry!
So, how can you choose food and drink for your fall wedding which will make the occasion memorable? Read on to find out!
Embrace Colors
Come the fall, everything outside starts to get a bit, well, gray. However, a lot of foods that are associated with fall—such as pumpkin, squash, and beetroots—have deep, appealing colors. So, it is well worth looking into these colors as part of your wedding, and your decorations for the wedding.
You can ask the catering service that you use to investigate using seasonal, bright foods, and ask them about dishes which will bring an interesting palette to your buffet table, rather than keeping it muted.
Comfort Foods Only
Come fall, it is getting cooler and, as such, you may find that you and your partner want to give your guests heartier food to eat at the wedding reception.
So, as before, it is worth asking your caterer about comfort foods, but prepare them in a fun way. For example, you can opt for small, white cups of bright orange tomato soup, with a wooden skewer holding a piece of bread—bite-sized, tasty, and original. Plus, it’s filling and colorful. If this sounds appealing, talk to your caterer about comfort food items that go beyond the usual chicken wings and macaroni cheese.
“Passed Apps”
In the same vein, you don’t want all the food at your wedding to be comfort food; you may want to investigate “passed apps.“ If you’ve never heard of this, don’t worry! “Passed apps” is a shortened term for passed appetizers, which are usually carried around on a tray by waiting staff. However, they can also be placed on a tray near the tables at the reception. These can, and should be, colorful and seasonal, exploring options like roasted pumpkin, butternut squash, roasted apple, and more. They will be a hit!
Smoked Meats
Next, it is worth looking at the menu for those who are attending your wedding reception who eat meat. In the fall the most popular meats are turkey, pork, duck, and venison. So, it is worth exploring the smoked options of these options, which can add a fun twist to any meat dish you can offer your guests. You can even opt for vegan meats that are smoked if needs be—just be sure to discuss it with your caterer.
Spiced Wine
In the fall, the alcohol changes from drinks like white wine spritzers to spiced red wines. No, the latter is not just for Christmas and is a great twist (as well as a warming one) for any fall wedding.
The typical spices that are added to red wine include cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, all star spice, and ginger. You can also ask about aniseed spices being added to the wine, as well as cardamom—but make sure your caterer knows what they are doing with this!
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