WEDDING CATERING TIPS

Today’s modern couple wants something a little more unique when it comes to catering their wedding.

Couples want food that reflects who they are, whether individually or a couple. Many couples look to put a spin on their favorite cuisine or have their caterer recreate the meal from their first date, their favorite restaurant or the meal from the night they got engaged.

One caterer, Attitude on Food, says it encourages couples to showcase to their friends and family who they are by way of food.

Food is a big part and a growing part of the wedding. The dress, the setting and the flowers always have been a big part, but now couples are taking the opportunity to showcase who they are through the menu.

One newer trend is not having an evening meal but rather brunch receptions, says caterers at Abraham Catering Service. It can not only save money but is something different.

Couples looking to stay within a budget while still offering something fun ask their caterers to pass out specialty cocktails or mocktails upon guest arrival, she said. It sets the tone for a festive event. Another option is drink stations with creative but affordable options.

Cakes often are being incorporated into the look of the wedding through texture. Some brides are working the texture of their dress into the look of the cake.

The cake can be an extension of a couple’s personality or look of the wedding, Cohn said. For example, it is popular to incorporate the texture of the dress into the look of the wedding. Patterns, pleats and lace all can be put into the cake in an edible way.

Edible decorations are one of the biggest trends in cakes. Wafer paper which can be eaten is shaped into flowers.

Regardless of the type of cake served, wedding cakes are beginning to move away from the traditional white on white cakes of the past.