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63 Creative Wedding Reception Food

June 22, 2012

If you’re planning a wedding, then catering is definitely one of the things on your mind these days. When you celebrate your special day, there’s nothing you’d love more than to be able to amaze your guests with an awesome meal.  One of the best ways to appreciate your guests is with some unique and creative food features. By food feature, we mean something a little more than the typical buffet food.

Catering is much like most other factors in wedding planning.  Like the decorations, the dress, and the photos, catering also has trends that can change from year to year.  Some couples are choosing to forego the traditional sit-down meal in favor of a cocktail reception, where several tables are set up with hors d-oeuvres and other small bites.  In fact, even with traditional buffets or sit-down meals, creative dishes have gained popularity in recent years.  Innovative menus are designed to satisfy the imagination of modern brides & grooms.  Let today’s catering inspirations spice up your creativity before you get ready for your weekend food hunt!

 

HOURS D’OEUVRES

Credits (clockwise top to bottom): Encore Catering / Serena Bass / Jana Laurene / Ken Kienow Photography / Couture Cuisine / Inspired Taste / Encore Catering / En Ville Event / Fresh Events / Martha Stewart / Annie’s Eats / Serena Bass / Boutique Bites / Tapenade / Kindred Spirits / Scott Stater Photography / Scott Thompson / Reesa Ali-the Kitchen / Karen Wise Photography

 

MAIN DISH

Credits (clockwise top to bottom): Pitch Fork Diaries / Encore Catering / Five & Ten / Di Bezi Photography / Buffalo Wedding Catering / Five & Ten / Great Performances / Great Performances / Idas Kitchen / Luxe Finds / Hostess with the Mostess / Martha Stewart / Orange And Olive Caterers / Quick Dish / Pop Creative Food / Sweet Basil Catering / Scott Stater Photography

 

DESSERTS

Credits (clockwise top to bottom): Bakers Royale / Bakers Royale / Dough and Batter / Fruute / Fruute / Endless Simmer / Fruute / Green Kitchen Stories / Jessica May Photography / Kate Webber Photography / Lulu’s Sweet Secrets / Sips and Spoonfuls / The Dainty Baker / Olofson Design / Up-town Designs / The Proper Pin-Wheel / Next Tonicx / Serena Grace

 

DRINKS

Credits (clockwise top to bottom): Do it yourself / Lillet Rose Spring Cocktail / Town Above Water / A Stunning Affair / Martha Stewart Weddings / Serena Grace / Serena Grace / Intimate Weddings / Endless Simmer

 

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