A feast to remember Tailor your wedding breakfast to suit your personalities Like almost every other aspect of your wedding day, the wedding breakfast is something that can be personalised to perfection. Look how far we’ve come! Once upon a time, nothing could be further from the truth. Millennials, hands up if you’ve been to multiple weddings serving the same, bland fare: melon with Parma ham, chicken supreme, and pavlova. It was fine, edible, but it was never going to set the world alight. Rarely did the dishes ever have anything to say about the newlyweds other than, “I’m just here to suit everyone.” When, in reality, all this type of food did was suck the joy out of the room. Happily, those days are behind us. Today’s wedding breakfast is an experience in itself. Modern couples are freeing themselves from the shackles of tradition in favour of food that makes them happy and tells a story. Remember, your wedding breakfast can be memorable – a talking point for years to come, for all the right reasons. And here’s how! Heritage highlights If the two of you come from different cultural backgrounds, why not celebrate both through your wedding breakfast? Fusion menus are a great way forward to bring in the best of both worlds and celebrate the two of you as a couple, bringing the two cuisines together to mirror the marriage of two cultures. Ask your caterer to come up with a blend of the two, for example an English roast with Moroccan spices. If you love this idea but are left lamenting the fact that you’re both British, don’t! You can celebrate different regions of the UK just as you can with other nations. Think of key ingredients that can be locally sourced – Scottish salmon and Welsh lamb are iconic examples. Or if you’re both from Cheshire or Merseyside, there’s the good old traditional stew Scouse, delicious Cheshire cheeses or a hearty Chester pudding for dessert. Not to mention all the scrummy local honey, jams and chutneys you can find at artisan food markets. Alternatively, bring in the global cuisine as part of your love story. Did your spouse ask you to marry them in Italy? Opt for a Mediterranean menu. Do you adore travelling the world together? Choose your favourite cuisine form those destinations and talk to your caterer about devising a creative and cohesive menu inspired by them. Social butterflies If the two of you view dining as a social event, you might want to look into ways of incorporating more interactive ways of dining. With just a small tweak to the traditional three-course seated wedding breakfast, you can introduce sharing dishes for a family feast vibe. Ask your caterer for suggestions that involve a group of terrines full of piping hot goodness served to the table, allowing guests to pass them around and dish up for each other. We love the idea of serving roast joints to be carved by a nominee or volunteer at the table (chef’s hats optional!) along with a myriad of mouthwatering sides to dish up, such as roast or dauphinoise potatoes, salads, grains and sauces. Take the social element to the next level and opt for a stunning grazing table. Perfect for the summer, these can be packed with such treats as cheeses, cured meats, crudites, olives, marinated veg, artisan breads, flavoured butters, dips and whatever else your hearts desire! Ditch the seating plan and allow guests to sit wherever they wish with their plates offering the opportunity to move around and mingle. Festival goers For those who adore the great outdoors and love nothing more than attending live music events and festivals, bring a touch of this vibe to your big day. Ditch the three-course, seated wedding breakfast in favour of an array of street food trucks. As well as ensuring there’s something to suit everyone, you’ll be keeping things informal while keeping the fun going. If you still yearn for 40
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