5 Winter Wedding Menu Ideas To Keep Your Guests Warm

A winter wedding is just as fabulous to celebrate as in any other season. There's something majestic and beautiful about it even while snowflakes are falling in your head. The attendance of both your loved ones makes the celebration just as warm. Also, the biggest catch about winter weddings, venues and suppliers are usually cheaper because it's off-season. Aside from that, celebrating this important day in your life during the season where most couples would not is unique and even more special. With a little extra planning considering the weather factors, you have to specifically do something to help keep the guests warm and cosy.

Organising special celebrations in your life during the winter is almost the same as during all other seasons. Contacting suppliers for your wedding catering Melbourne, photographers, the invitations, event planner, and dressmaker should be the first ones to consider before going into the more intricate details.

A little tip on picking the date for your special day, choose a sunny day and do it in the morning so the reception would be at lunch.

Now, on the subject of finalising the menu, since it is cold weather, hot drinks and warm meals are what your guests would be expecting. You and your partner can incorporate your comfort foods so you can share them with the guests or you can have your caterer decide. For more ideas, here are some of the most popular winter menu ideas.

Pick meat dishes

Consuming meat is a great source of protein and calories that helps our bodies stay warm, especially during the winter. Barbecue is a great choice because who does not love tasty, juicy and hot off the grill, meat on a stick? You can also use their bone broth for another dish.

Beef wellington is a great main dish for weddings and other special celebrations. Gordon Ramsay's version is the most famous and most modern take on the dish which can add elegance to your food corner. Another choice is filet mignon paired with veggies such as green beans. You can never go wrong with beef tenderloin too.

Seafood options

If you want to mix up your meat options, there are a lot of seafood recipes to choose from. A little spice for your foods to make sure that your guests are warm during the rest of your reception is not a bad thing. Just ensure that there are non-spicy options for those who can't eat anything spicy. Spiced grilled shrimps with parsley is a good choice as long as they are just right off the grill. Pair it with a little bit of spice then it's perfect.

You can put some other seafood options like apricot glazed salmon with fresh herbs for those who prefer fish. Miso-glazed salmon is another great additional recipe for your special occasion's menu.

Hearty soups

Hot soups are a staple for every Australian household during the coldest days of winter. But, home is not only where you can eat your soup. As they are supposed to be served hot, soups are a great warmer on every occasion too. Winter wedding menus should include the couple's favourite soups or if there are none, here are a few great choices. Creamy mushroom and thyme vegan soup is a healthy option for your guests if they are vegetarians. You can also pick one of the most popular soups that everyone loves, creamy tomato soup paired with basil cheese on toast. Since winter produces butternut squash, why not include a butternut squash soup on your menu?

Alcohol and hot beverages

A winter wedding menu will never be complete without the continuous flow of alcohol (because they warm out bodies) for adults, and non-alcoholic beverages for the kids. Hot chocolate is always a great choice and I bet everyone will be looking for one. Make sure to put a separate corner for the choice of toppings like marshmallows or candy canes for stirring. Caramel apple spice cider is also a great non-alcoholic drink for your guests.

As for the adults, mulled wine, orange cranberry margarita, and cinnamon bourbon hot toddy would be a nice round of drinks that they can choose from.

Desserts

Of course, we can never forget about the sweetest treats that we all are looking forward to after the meal. Your caterer can set up a charcoal pit inside the reception area so your guests can enjoy the s'mores corner. Other great options include moist puddings, lava cakes, fresh off the oven apple pies, brownies, jam-filled doughnuts and so much more. There is an endless list of desserts to choose from but always remember that you can never go wrong with your favourites. So choose those.

Deciding on your winter menu is a great way to showcase your love's journey or the most memorable foods that you've shared through all those years. Just make sure that when you decide on it, have your caterer prepare more servings because people tend to eat more during the cold season.