Ceremonious Menus

• Rehearsal Dinner

  

  Welcome out-of-town guests and family with a pre-wedding celebratory dinner.

  • Italian Wedding Soup
  • Grilled Halibut Steaks on a Bed of Arugula with Tomato Salad
  • Garlic Crusted Sliced Pork Loin with Fresh Succotash
  • Vanilla Poached Peaches with Whipped Minted Yogurt
  • Italian Wedding Cookies

  Get more rehearsal dinner menus, including a Southwestern-inspired one from Bobby Flay

• Wedding Brunch

  

  The big day requires a decadent midday meal. And besides, it's an excuse for one more party.

  • Prosciutto and Melon
  • Farmer's Market Tomato Salad
  • Smoked Ham, Gruyere and Caramelized Onion Frittata
  • Blueberry Dumplings
  • Minted Raspberry Lemonade

  Browse brunch menus for serving an elegant, special spread

• Cocktail Hour Appetizers

  

  Serve bite-sized appetizers during the cocktail reception, or combine them with a carving station or raw bar for an all hors d'oeuvres event.

  • Italian Cocktail Meatballs with Herbs and Ricotta
  • Barbequed Shrimp with Rosemary Biscuits
  • Prosciutto Wrapped Figs and Blue Cheese
  • Grown Up Ham and Cheese Finger Sandwiches
  • Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Bundles

  Say "I Do" to these fabulous finger foods, easily managed with a glass of champagne

• Wedding Feasts

  

  Plan a spectacular spread – either buffet or plated – that celebrates the big day in delicious style.

  • Spinach Salad in a Parmesan Frico Cup
  • Roasted Tenderloin of Beef with Spicy Crab Salad
  • Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
  • Red Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary
  • Roasted Asparagus Bundles

  Find more wedding feasts, including Food Network Kitchens' Tropical Wedding Extravaganza

• Bite-Sized Desserts

  

  Mini desserts make for a sweet celebration and a welcome addition to the wedding cake.

  • Key Lime Tarts
  • Mascarpone Mini Cupcakes with Strawberry Glaze
  • Individual Orange and Chocolate Cheesecakes
  • Chocolate Caramel Crispy Cakes
  • Tiny Lemon Angel Cakes with Lemon Confit

  Find more bite-sized desserts for ending your elegant affair

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