Eat, Drink & Be Married!

Everyone has fun at the wedding reception.  It's the time when the bride and groom's (and their families) anxiety is over.  They can "let their hair down" and "dance till they drop."

There are no strict guidelines covering menu selection.  Talk at length with your caterer about the tastes of those who will be attending your reception.  Are your guest traditionalist? Will you need a carving station? Do you anticipate there will be some vegetarians among your guest list? These are all things to consider when preparing a reception for your guest!

Typical Menu Selections

Time of Day: Morning - 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.

Type of Reception: Champagne breakfast, Sit-down or buffet

Reception Fare:  Coffee, teas, sweet rolls, muffins, buns, croissants, crepes, quiche, berries, fruit with custard, or fresh cream.

Time of Day: Midday - Noon

Type of Reception:  Brunch or lunch, Sit-down or buffet

Reception Fare:  Same as above, + salads, pasta, cold poached salmon, chicken, turkey, light sorbet, and sparkling wines

Time of Day:  Mid-afternoon - 2 P.M. - 5 P.M.

Type of Reception:  Tea or Open House style

Reception Fare:  Light buffet with champagne punch, teas and coffees, miniature sandsiches, assorted fruits and cheeses, pastries, nuts and mints.

Time of Day:  Early Evening - 4 P.M. - 7 P.M.

Type of Reception:  Cocktail or food stations, buffet

Reception Fare:  Seafood and pasta, breads, carving stations, cheese and fruit, wine and champagne

Time of Day:  Evening - 6 P.M. - on

Type of Reception:  Traditional sit-down dinner

Reception Fare:  Coctails and hors d' oeuvres, three to four course dinner including soup or salad, poultry, fish, meat entree with vegetables.

Time of Day:  Late Evening - 8 P.M. - on

Type of Reception:  Sit-down or Station buffet

Reception Fare:  Hearty hors d' oeuvres or light supper fish or chicken, vegetables, pasta