Add Your Personal Touch to the Menu: 3 Ways to Bring Originality to Your Wedding Reception Course ♡

2018.01.11 published

I Want a Wedding Reception Focused on Food♡

One of the things guests look forward to at weddings is the food served at the reception＊

Dishes made with luxurious ingredients that are not usually available, beautifully presented, greatly enhance guest satisfaction♡

However, the menu for reception food is often set, with the choices for the bride and groom typically limited to price and number of courses.

While every wedding venue offers a meticulously crafted course menu by their chefs, and entrusting them will certainly yield wonderful food…

I completely understand the desire to bring more originality to the food!

In this article, I will introduce ideas for arranging reception food that can serve as inspiration when creating an original menu♡

Ideas for Arranging Wedding Reception Course Dishes① Incorporate Themes and Motifs

The first idea I’d like to share is incorporating the wedding's theme or motifs used in decorations into the food＊

This dish was served at a wedding themed around "ribbons." Upon closer inspection, the carrot is cut into the shape of a ribbon♡

@beautifulbell22

In the pumpkin soup, there are also pieces of bread cut into ribbon shapes＊ Guests are sure to be moved by the attention to detail♩

@beautifulbell22

It's also lovely to have desserts that match the wedding theme. This dessert plate is themed around "Ariel," featuring a refreshing blue sauce reminiscent of the sea.

At Disney's Fairytale Weddings, it's said that hidden Mickeys can be found in the food. Guests will enjoy their meal with a sense of excitement♡

@shococo.wd

Ideas for Arranging Wedding Reception Course Dishes② Incorporate Local Ingredients and Regional Dishes

Next, I’d like to share an idea especially recommended for couples from various regions.

Let’s create a course full of local love by incorporating local ingredients and regional dishes♡

This couple served "Iwakuni Zushi," a type of pressed sushi unique to Iwakuni City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, to their guests. They arranged the local specialty of lotus root on the sushi themselves＊

Dishes that incorporate local ingredients and regional specialties receive great feedback from out-of-town guests, older guests, and relatives. It’s a wonderful way to convey the importance of one’s hometown through the food♡

When serving the dishes, have the emcee introduce it as "This is a traditional dish from the bride’s hometown called ○○…”

Understanding the origin or background of the food makes it even more delicious＊

Incorporating local sake into the drinks menu is also a lovely idea. Let’s treat guests with local beverages like sake or shochu♡

If there’s an adorable guide at the guest tables like this, guests will inevitably want to order it.

Ideas for Arranging Wedding Reception Course Dishes③ Incorporate Memorable Dishes for the Couple

The last idea is to incorporate dishes that hold memories for the couple.

These might be dishes they had on their first date, or the ones they always order and love＊

At a reception I attended, a fruit cake was served as "the cake they ate on their first date" at the end of the meal♡

While enjoying the cake, I found myself imagining, “Did they feel nervous eating it on their first date?” “Did they think they would marry this person back then?” and it became quite nostalgic＊

It’s wonderful to have food that not only tastes good but also tells a story.

Treat Your Guests with Food That Represents You♩

I have shared three ideas for arranging the course served at the reception in a way that reflects both of you♡

You don’t have to create an entirely original course; just adding an extra dish, changing the dessert, or adding a little decoration can convey your thoughtfulness.

Please feel free to consult with your planner about what ideas might be possible.

@tsujinu1021wd