What Not To Serve At Your Reception

It is little wonder that one of the most fraught decisions surrounding a wedding is what food to serve at the reception. Especially when considering that catering costs are the most prone to “eat up” half of the budget.
Here is a list of foods for you to avoid at your wedding, literally, at all costs:

Risky Foods
A wedding is not the place for raw meat or eggs, or unpasteurized cheese. Food poisoning is one wedding favor your guests will be less than gracious to receive.

"Production" Foods
Be fair to your caterer, and yourself. Try to avoid such entrees as Baked Alaska and Cherries Jubilee, or anything that might result in you extending a last minute invitation to the local fire brigade.
Anything Too Exotic / Theme Foods
While you might be an adventurous eater, do not deceive yourself in thinking that your family and friends might share your sense of daring. Forgo the French, as one might say. Avoid any and all recipes that subscribe to the use of animal brains or entrails. Even curry, unless you and your guests are of oriental descent, might not fall under the category of “appropriate”.
A Multi-Course Meal
Wedding guests want to mingle and dance, not gorge themselves on a seemingly endless feast for several hours on end. Limit the meal to three courses or less with an occasional polka or jive administered in between.

Nothing
Even if your reception does not fall on or around a conventional mealtime, be sure there is at least a small selection hors d’oeuvres and refreshment available for your guests to indulge in as they dance and socialize.

Overly Elaborate Dishes
Again, be kind to your caterer. The more elements that go into a plate of food, the longer it will take the culinary staff to get it assembled and served. Remember, the best meals are those made without a lot of bells and whistles.

Keep your selection simple and your reception will be all for the better.

 
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