Cocktail - one of the options for a wedding feast. The name comes from the French word "a la buffet", which means "to fork". This is due to the fact that on the buffet table the main working tool is a fork.
In European countries, instead of a wedding banquet in honor of the solemn wedding day, it is customary to invite guests to the buffet table . And we have this trend is beginning to gain popularity.
This is due to several advantages :
Wedding reception is different from the banquet in that its menu does not include the supply of hot dishes . There is an opportunity to significantly reduce costs. The duration of the buffet does not exceed three hours . Spending an entire evening at a full event is tiring for the newlyweds and guests.To organize a reception without taking into account the number of invitees is much easier. After all, seats are not provided.The buffet table is more diverse , it includes many recipes for appetizers.At the reception is not required to lead . The atmosphere of the festive event is free, relaxed , friendly, cozy . Guests independently speak toasts, communicate with each other when it is convenient for them , with anyone, and not just with their neighbors. Newlyweds are not required to sit only in their places, like dolls.Being late for a banquet or leaving it is not as noticeable as at a banquet.
Wedding reception has its disadvantages :
Suitable buffet for small events.No serving hot meals.If the buffet is held in the open air, there are many nuances that should be considered.The unusual and unconventional form of holding can confuse the older generation, for example, grandparents, parents.
Dishes included in the menu of the wedding buffet
The wedding buffet menu has no limitations. Guests are usually treated to cold and hot snacks, which are conveniently arranged on plates. For example, rolls, canapés, fish, chicken in batter, olives, cheese, sausages, fresh vegetables, etc. It is recommended to give preference to light rather than complex salads. Special attention is paid to sweets: candies, cakes, cupcakes.
Dishes should be cut , or divided into smaller portions. This is done so that guests can comfortably treat themselves by putting different foods in a separate plate. The menu necessarily includes not only alcoholic, but also non-alcoholic beverages (water, cocktails, juice, lemonade).
There are many ways to beautifully decorate snacks.
Salads, sweet treats should be served in martini glasses, ice-cream bowls, tartlets, bowls. Small cold snacks, sauces are laid out in glasses. For the convenience of shifting food into an individual plate, use small ceramic spoons.
The main condition is that all portions be small, as they say, “for two bites”.
A special feature of serving buffet table is its division into zones of dishes . Separately have cold appetizers, then hot dishes, then drinks. For desserts and sweet treats, wedding cake is recommended to provide a separate table.
When organizing a wedding reception, you should consider some of the nuances:
Ware should be more than the guests themselves, because during the event no one watches where they left their plate.For newlyweds, it is not forbidden to arrange a separate table so that they can rest after a photo session and walk, and then join the guests.Tables should be so arranged that it was convenient to approach treats from all sides. They can be round, rectangular.The optimal amount of food per person is 500 g.Buffet reception implies self-service, but it is not forbidden to order a waiter who helps guests with dishes and drinks.
Original decorating ideas for the table at the wedding reception
We offer to decorate the table with an unusual dish - a chocolate fountain . The treat will be loved by children. The composition of the dessert includes ingredients: marmalade figures, marshmallows, finely chopped pieces of fruit. All components should be put on skewers and watered with chocolate. Guests will be surprised by the original supply of champagne in the form of a fountain: in order to fill a glass, you need to go to a beautiful foam stream.
Often buffet table served glasses in the form of a pyramid. Without a specialist in this matter can not do. Glasses for drinks are lined up in a high pyramid. Champagne is poured into the uppermost of them, and it is gradually poured along the chain, filling the remaining glasses. Liquid smoke will help add to the experience.
One of the popular fashion trends is to invite a girl dressed in a bright suit with a fluffy skirt . Lady - reception - is both a "table" for snacks and drinks.
Design options for wedding reception table
Organizing a wedding reception for guests on the street is considered an ideal option. Since the probability of rain, wind, bright sun is not excluded, it is recommended to take care of the awning, canopy in advance. Convenient to spend a holiday on the veranda.
Seats on the wedding reception are not provided, so the table cloth should be as long as possible, it is desirable to close its legs. Additional decoration with ribbons, draperies, various details of the decor will make the table elegant and graceful.
How to entertain guests at the wedding reception
Before coming to the feast, the guests ( as well as the newlyweds ) carefully think out the outfit and hairstyle. They will welcome a special area for a photo shoot . It is easy to make yourself.
Great idea to set a wish tree . Let the invitees leave as many warm words and wishes as possible to the spouses.
It is not customary to sit at the buffet table, but separate sofas and a seating area should be envisaged. Here, guests can drink coffee, smoke a hookah, or just relax. Recreation area is required if the relatives of the older generation are invited to the wedding.
As background music suitable live music. Some prefer to invite a DJ.
Traditionally, every hour after the reception a bright event is planned , for example, the launch of lanterns, wedding dance, bouquet tossing, musical pauses, contests.
Wedding reception is a great idea for a holiday, especially if the invited guests are young people
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