{"id":657,"date":"2018-06-20T20:40:59","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T20:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/?p=657"},"modified":"2018-06-20T23:45:55","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T23:45:55","slug":"5-tips-for-creating-a-delicious-wedding-menu-that-everyone-will-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/5-tips-for-creating-a-delicious-wedding-menu-that-everyone-will-love\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Creating A Delicious Wedding Menu That Everyone Will Love"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We customize all of our wedding menus, so that tends to throw couples off when we say, \u201cWe can make whatever you want\u201d. It seems like such an overwhelming task to build a wedding menu from scratch as opposed to having options handed to you. But don\u2019t you want your wedding to be a reflection of you and your fianc\u00e9? Shouldn\u2019t the food appeal to you and your likes? Although it sounds like a daunting task to build your menu from the ground up, here are 5 tips to help you through it.<\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>Decide on your style.<\/strong> Is it a backyard BBQ that you are going for, or an elegant plated dinner? Looking for something a bit more eclectic? We can do that too! Buffet not your thing? Let\u2019s create an action station. It just depends on your style and the vibe you are going for.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Carisa-Lockery-Favorites-0019.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-639\" src=\"http:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Carisa-Lockery-Favorites-0019-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"View More: http:\/\/daphneanddean.pass.us\/amanda-joe\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Carisa-Lockery-Favorites-0019-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Carisa-Lockery-Favorites-0019-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Determine the formality of the wedding.<\/strong> Are passed hors d\u2019oeuvres a must have? I\u2019d say that\u2019s more of a formal quality. If you\u2019re having a black tie affair, passed hors d\u2019oeuvres are a must. Stationed hors d\u2019oeuvres make it a bit more casual and allows your guests to get up and mingle. Consider a fun action station if you are going for a more laid back feel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1605.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-574\" src=\"http:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1605-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"img_1605\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1605-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1605-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>Create a budget.<\/strong> Think about what it costs you to go out to a nice meal with your fianc\u00e9. You order an appetizer, a few drinks, an entree and dessert. What is your bill at the end of the night? $100? $150? Don\u2019t forget to add gratuity! This is just a night out. Now think about what your budget should be for your WEDDING. I\u2019m not saying it should cost as much as a down payment on a house, but consider the cost to treat all of your guests to a nice dinner, and set the budget accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>4. <strong>Consider the season.<\/strong> The weather in New England is so finicky, but you can rest assured that it is going to be HOT in July and August. Consider lighter fare during the warm summer months. Guests don\u2019t want to be eating anything too heavy, especially if they are outside. A summer gazpacho could be a nice refreshing treat. On the other hand, winters are know to linger in Connecticut. People want warm comfort foods during those months. Hot homemade dishes that evoke comfort are the way to go.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_86\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Spice-Catering-0012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-86\" src=\"http:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Spice-Catering-0012-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"By daphneanddean.com\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Spice-Catering-0012-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.spicecateringgroup.com\/spiceblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Spice-Catering-0012-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-86\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">By daphneanddean.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>5. \u00a0Make sure you have plenty of food to cater to the masses. Chicken, beef, fish and veggies are just some of the popular categories, but make it fun! Your caterer doesn\u2019t want to make the same things over and over. Allow them to be creative and design a menu that is exactly what you envision on your wedding day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We customize all of our wedding menus, so that tends to throw couples off when we say, \u201cWe can make whatever you want\u201d. It seems like such an overwhelming task to build a wedding menu from scratch as opposed to having options handed to you. 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