Winter wedding season is soon to start, and some of you may want some advice to make your wedding perfect. Today’s roundup is dedicated to winter wedding menus: let’s see what to serve to your guests to excite them and to warm them up on a winter day.
Cocktail Hour
If you’re going to have a cocktail hour at your nuptials, offer bite-sized amounts of favorite comfort foods: demi forks with pasta favorites, like seafood ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs, or mini panini on sticks.
As for drinks, you can always opt for alcohol to keep the blood warm, like mulled wine, heavier beers like stouts, or even ice wines. Don’t forget the seasonal options of hot chocolate, apple cider, or the easy-to-please tea and coffee options.
tasty little bites of crackers, cheese, jam and sugared berries on top
a bite-sized appetizer of noodles on a fork and some greenery
creamy warm tomato soup with toasts is a great and warming up appetizer
spiced grilled shrimps with parsley is a warming and comforting idea
mini panini with tomatoes, bacon and herbs are a tasty cocktail hour idea
mulled wine is a perfect cocktail idea to keep your guests warm
stout hot chocolate with beer whipped cream is a great idea of a singature cocktail
Warming Starters
Nothing beats a hearty soup – even at a wedding. Prefer hearty and creamy soups: serve a spicy tomato soup with crusty garlic ciabatta, or an earthy wild mushroom soup with rosemary and thyme rolls, or unique concoctions like Guinness and gouda cheese soup. As long as your starter is steamy, your guests will be happy! As for the salads, you can never go wrong with the classic cranberry, pear, walnut, and goat’s cheese (or similar type) salad on a bed of tender greens.
hot chocolate martini cocktails with marshmallows is a delicious option to try
creamy mushroom and thyme vegan soup is a hearty idea to start a dinner with
creamy tomato soup with basil cheese on toast is a delicious alternative
butternut squash soup with roasted tomatoes and bell peppers is a hearty and warming up option
a fig, cheese, nuts, herbs and bacon salad is a hearty starter for a winter wedding
a salad with sweet pears, feta cheese, crunchy pomegranates, walnuts and spinach plus orange juice
Main Course
Popular wedding menu ideas for winter include prime cuts of beef like filet mignon, seafood options like baked salmon, and winter or fall game meats like venison or pheasant. Another option is to serve your guests a family-style roast – perfect for sharing and getting everyone cozy. Think of gorgeous golden pastry stuffed to the brim with braised beef and slow-roasted vegetables. Couples are also looking into vegetarian options to offer non-meat-eating guests, such as pasta dishes like cheese-stuffed ravioli.
roasted beetroot salad with goat cheese, walnuts and garlic is ideal as a side dish for a barbecue
filet mignon with mashed potatoes, candied carrots and herbs is an ideal winter main course
apricot glazed salmon served with rice and fresh herbs as an alternative to meat
mushroom cheese ravioli with thyme, rosemary, garlic and parsley
vegan ravioli with pumpkin, ricotta and garlic is a cool dish for vegetarians
puff pastry wrapped pork with mushrooms is a great and hearty way to go
Dessert
Go for a seasonal fruit tart with thick clotted cream and steaming custard or warm sticky toffee pudding with vanilla bean custard, or to add a touch of class, decadent crème brûlée served with hot espresso. Also make sure you’re serving up hot drinks like tea, coffee, and hot chocolate for them to sip on, and consider alcoholic dessert drinks laced with the heavier liqueurs like Bailey’s Irish Cream. Add coziness with a hot chocolate station, complete with all the toppings, and a DIY roasted marshmallow station.
creamy goat cheese and sun-dried tomato pasta with roasted garlic and mushrooms
a pear tart with goat cheese, rosemary and honey will warm up everyone
a raspberry, mint, lime and white chocolate tart is a delicious dessert to go for
serve delicious creama brulee, a warming up and cozying up dessert for any season
a decadent chocolate pomegranate berry tart is a delicious winter wedding dessert
milk, vodka, Bailey's Irish Cream and chocolate syrup cocktail topped with a marshmallow