CULINARY SERVICES
PLANNING NOTES need to be peanut free just because
at their food or forget to eat completely.
your boss’s husband is allergic, but do
Don’t pass up a delicious meal! Allow
make the effort to talk to your caterer
yourself to really enjoy the food you
and ensure that any guests with allergies
spent so much time picking out. Also,
or food restrictions will have something
remember that food is fuel. How are you
to eat. If you include a card in your invi-
going to tear up the dance floor on an
tation that lets your guests choose their
empty stomach? Avoid burning out early
entrée, make a note at the bottom with
by taking care of yourself and making
instructions for guests with allergies. In
the most of your dinner.
Sipping Solutions
fact, it’s a great idea to let them get in
Feeling a little overwhelmed? We don’t
Bubbly, Beer, Bourbon, and Other Drinking Matters.
touch with the caterer directly. Most
blame you – planning a menu for a big
At more and more of today’s weddings,
people with food restrictions feel best
group of people can be super stressful,
the bar is limited to beer, wine, and one
when they’re able to talk to the people
and it’s easy to get panicky. Our best
specialty drink, like a martini or a signature
who are preparing their food, and the
piece of advice is to trust your caterers.
cocktail. Some trendy couples are opting
majority of caterers are more than happy
Feeding large crowds is what they’re
for an array of micro-brewed beers or an
to make sure that these guests get
best at, so once you communicate your
ice luge, but the majority are sticking to
served meals that are not only delicious,
vision, it’s A-okay to step back and let
the basics – plus one stand out drink.
your caterer take the reins. Relinquishing
Here’s some helpful information about
that control might feel a little scary, but
stocking your bar and keeping your
ENJOY YOUR MEAL.
the end result is well worth it: a room full
guests happy.
Most brides and grooms are so distracted
of your favorite people, eating some
during their reception that they just pick
absolutely amazing food.
but safe.
Go for a Splashy Presentation Ask the caterer or reception hall manager to serve the drinks in specialty glasses, like tulip or fluted glasses for champagne, large-bowled glasses for red wine, and curved top glasses for white wine.
Tiny Bubbles Champagne is a festive beverage, perfect for hors d’oeuvres, toasts, and wedding cakes. Technically, the real thing is produced in the region of France called Champagne. Imported French champagne is considered the finest. According to the experts, everything else should be called sparkling wine. Until medieval times, French monks tended the vines and prepared the drink for mass. Over the years, it was used to celebrate the marriages of the monarchs. So order up. You’re basically royalty.
The Golden Rule Do not let your guests drink and drive. It’s smart to plan some alternative 320
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