Brightly Colored Food Brings the Sunshine to Your Spring or Summer Nashville Wedding
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Spring is here! We all know that when flowers bloom and the sun comes out, the wedding world thrives, bringing a warm joy amongst your guests as they look forward to your special day. I spoke with Rita from Down South Delights regarding reception menus to go along with this glorious weather. In our lovely conversation, she let me in on some trends and fun tips for brides to embrace with the sunshine!
Enjoy a southern-style brunch board! Yum! Perfect for a mid-morning wedding or late night snack.
What are fun menu ideas for a spring/summer wedding?
Rita of Down South Delights: People incorporate more fresh items for their spring/summer wedding receptions than they typically would during the colder months. We see a lot of fresh vegetables, fruits, and salads as opposed to heavier selections. There’s also a trend of bright, colorful foods, as well!
Go Italian with tomatoes, cheese, and vinaigrette.
Are there ways a bride should incorporate her theme into her reception menu for spring/summer?
We usually avoid encouraging a bride to color coordinate her menu; it’s complicated to match food, and it’s not as big of a deal as other details, but bright colors for spring/summer are always a hit, along with lighter portion options. For instance, if you’re doing an outdoor reception, many people enjoy a modern, tea inspired vibe with selections like finger sandwiches and fruit.
Not your typical fruit skewers...Mix it up with strawberries and cheese or watermelon and scallop ceviche.
How is a menu for a spring/summer wedding influenced by the location?
If the wedding is outside, people typically stay away from heavy meals and choose light hors d'oeuvres instead, possibly as a brunch. We see things like colored lemonade and grilled meats—upscale picnic food that can fall under a backyard or garden theme. Indoor receptions, however, still maintain full meals as they do throughout the rest of the year.
Lots of drink choices: standard lemonade with fresh fruit (color it for more fun!), DSD's popular fruit tea, and more.
What do guests love to see on the menu for a spring/summer wedding?
People love homey foods that taste like a picnic—fried chicken, gourmet BBQ, pasta salad, fruits, fresh vegetables—things like that; people go for anything that makes them want to be outside!
Who can pass up corn on the cob?! It's the perfect picnic-style food choice.
Is there a difference in price of food during this season compared to the fall or winter months?
People usually spend a little more money in the spring because wedding dates are in the premium. They’re willing to pay more in order to claim what they want as soon as possible, since more people get married during the spring and summer.
Tea time smoked salmon canapes - you can be that fancy.
How can a bride have fun with her spring/summer reception menu?
I love to see people use selections from the Farmer’s Market that look fresh and pretty. The brightly colored food is always a hit with us because we’re able to embellish them in the table design more creativity. Also, we offer fun options like a watermelon bar, a create your own soda bar, and an ice cream sundae buffet—all perfect for a sunshine wedding reception!
All images courtesy of Down South Delights.
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Posted on April 5, 2012 |
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