What foods are typically served at a wedding?

Main courses:

Pulled pork sandwiches.
Grilled chicken with sweet summer vegetables.
Brisket with mashed potatoes.
Lobster mac and cheese.
Shrimp and grits.

How much food do you need per person at a wedding?

Wedding Blog While a general rule of thumb is to allot one pound of food per guest, plus beverages and dessert, the following metric can help quantify courses according to party type and what food you plan to serve.

Do you have to feed guests at a wedding?

While you don’t technically have to serve a formal, multicourse dinner, you absolutely do need to offer your guests a solid alternative. Luckily, there are other ways to save on dinner and keep things interesting without depriving your guests.

How can I feed wedding guests cheap?

Cheap buffets emphasize filling, low-cost sides, such as:

Potato salad.
Mashed potatoes.
Rolls.
Steamed vegetables.
Corn on the cob.
Rice and beans.
Cooking greens.
Casseroles.

Is it tacky to not have a wedding reception?

Nothing is wrong with having a wedding ceremony, sans a reception. Suggest you let everyone know you want them to be present when you are married. There is no reception.

Are buffets at weddings tacky?

There is no right or wrong here. People sometimes ask if a buffet dinner is tacky for a wedding reception. It’s not a question of tacky or not. On the other hand, if you’re having an informal fun party at a nightclub, a cocktail reception might be your best option.

Is it OK not to serve meat at a wedding?

You may serve whatever you like, as long as it’s appropriate to the time of day. How many options are normal? I’ve only been to 2 weddings and they each offered 2 kinds of entrees and neither had a vegetarian option, much less vegan.