www.womanthismonth.com LIFESTYLE | food May 2016 69 From traditional sit down meals to venturing a bit out-of-the-box, here are some crazy-cool ideas for your wedding supper. A big part of the wedding, to say it plain and simple, is keeping yourself and your guests fed and watered. But, well, it is a time of celebration so a fest is certainly in order. How you decide to serve it is entirely dependent on your budget and creativity. Here are some ideas, from the traditional to the decidedly quirky, that’ll suit all tastes and pockets. TRIED AND TESTED Those going for a ‘traditional’ wedding venue, can opt for a more conventional three-course wedding meal option. If you want a formal sit-down dinner or lunch with good food, this is the route to go down. Check with your venue or caterers that you can have a menu tasting before the day, to make sure you are happy with what you will be served. Buffets offer a retro feel and can be cost-effective too. This gives you a chance to serve a great variety which takes care of fussy eaters as there’s much to choose from. THE HIGH ROAD If your wedding reception is scheduled for the late afternoon, instead of going for a full-blown lunch, you could opt for a high tea with smaller bites of sweet and savoury dishes. How sophisticated you want the spread to be is entirely up to you. Many hotels on the island serve decadent afternoon snacks with an exhaustive selection of teas, coffees and even sparkling beverages which can make for a delightful and light wedding meal. A BALMY BBQ Barbecue is a lovely and relaxed option especially for a charming spring wedding on the island as the weather is favourable for an outdoorsy set up. There are caterers out there that offer this option with live cooking stations, giving your guests a chance to mingle taking in the sights and sounds of the food and having it prepared to their liking. If you do fancy DIY-ing your wedding BBQ, with a little organisation it could be totally possible and save you a good few dinars too. TRUCKING IN This is the ultimate movable feast for your guests that is cool, quirky and has comfort written all over it. Either design your own food truck for the day or have some popular ones stationed at the party venue; this food serving option instantly creates a casual vibe. Head to local events or markets, try out their food and ask them if they cater for events. For dessert, what could be cooler than having an ice cream van at your wedding party? Popular with both children and adults alike, this will be a guaranteed hit. Wedding Bites
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