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12 August 2014

The Wedding Menu That Works Best With Each Season

By Linda Ruiz


Every one dreams of the perfect wedding day and to make that happen you should know which foods fit in with your season of choice. The wedding menu is a very important part of your special day and should be full of foods that people will feel match the seasonal theme. Catering your wedding takes a lot of the stress off of both of you, and will also help you in some of these menu decisions. From spring, summer, fall and winter the food needs to be consistent with each season as well as the drinks you will be serving.

For a beautiful spring-time event you can decorate with the seasons most exquisite flowers and use pastels such as pale pinks, lavender, blues and yellows. Two favorite flowers are daffodils and tulips for this time of the year. The menu should include refreshing food and drinks. The cake should also be in pastel colors and in a flavor like lemon, coconut, or strawberry with light butter-cream whipped frosting and filled with fresh fruit that corresponds to the actual flavor.

Some spring drink ideas people love include mojito's and bloody mary's. For a fall spectacular colors should be kept in the theme of autumn like burnished gold, red, brown, orange hues. The menus should have hearty foods within it, starting with a spinach, and kale salad filled with tomatoes, squash and corn kernels served with a raspberry vinaigrette or an Asian ginger dressing.

You can choose between richer foods for the entree like apple glazed guinea hens, roasted pork or a thick cut of steak. Sides to incorporate are butternut squash, sauteed mushrooms and onions with some type of corn bread. The desserts that work wonderfully this time of year are cheesecakes, apple spiced turnovers or apple caramel turnovers.

You can choose juicy steak filet, chicken roasted, or a nice savory filet of tuna or favorite fish. The sides should include vegetables harvested this time of the year and for desserts like apple pie, pumpkin pie, and a scoop or two of coffee ice cream on top. The cake for the bride and groom can be a luxurious dark chocolate.

If winter is your special season for marriage then the menus needs to be full of soothing warm foods and drinks. Colors are glittering and bright this time of the year. For appetizers you can use ravioli filled with butternut squash, mini shooters of soup or skewers of honey glazed meatballs. The main course can include honey baked ham or a roast beef perfect for the holiday time.

Cocktails like hot buttered rum and hot cocoa with a little extra kick added in with marshmallow or peppermint vodka are great accompaniments to the meal. A soup with vegetables and a hearty beef served with a rye or wheat bread are perfect for starting the reception. Your entree can be a nice ham with brown sugar and honey glazing, this will get everyone in the holiday spirit.

When planning your menu for your big day if you decide against using traditional foods of the season, talk with your soon-to-be and incorporate foods that mean something to the both of you. If you have a favorite cake flavor and frosting then by all means choose that instead. This is you and your partner's day and should be a reflection of the two of you coming together as one.




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