Wedding reception party - Let’s talk about FOOD and getting it right! | Nottingham & Lincolnshire natural wedding photographer
Wedding planning can feel overwhelming for some people because there are a lot of aspects to think about! Don’t worry though - we’ve got you! Here are our favorite tips on nailing getting your catering and food right for your wedding reception party!
You don’t have to have traditional 3-course meals!
Here are some fun food ideas… ….
BBQ grill - literally a cookout!
Pie and chips.
Food trucks - if possible have several for a variety of choices.
Hog roast.
Takeaway - Pizza / Indian / Fish and chips / Hot dogs.
Afternoon tea with scones and Jam.
Ice cream truck for summer weddings.
Hot chocolate bar with chocolate fountain and marshmallows (Ideal for winter weddings)
Sweet cart.
Self-serve buffet.
A grazing table is available all night with nuts, bags of crisps, and pretzels with salad tapas and popcorn.
Cheese and ham boards.
Sushi bar - Make your own with ramen noodle pots.
Embrace traditional foods from your culture.
Chips, breadsticks, and salsa at the bar.
Have a giant picnic.
Fruit salad.
Vegan kababs.
Make your own fajitas and taccos.
Decorate your own biscuits.
Fresh pasta - Get someone to make it as a display.
Donut wall.
Keep the food coming!
Other than how fabulous the happy couple looks, food is one of the main things your guests will remember from your wedding day.
If your friends and family are foodies, consider bringing out some snacks and nibbles at supper time.
This will keep the mood high and the dancing going into the early hours 😉
I hope these tips help and inspire you.
Victoria Louise.
*Stock photos used.
Natural documentary style and editorial contemporary wedding photographer based in Gainsborough, which is sandwiched between the historic town of Lincoln and Scunthorpe, not far distance from Retford, or Doncaster. Wedding photography for all within Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire for natural award-winning wedding photography in the east midlands.
