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Hope you’re hungry! I have a post chock full of delicious culinary creations in store for you today!
We began planning our wedding reception menu a few months ago. For several reasons, we decided to pass up the traditional sit-down dinner for a time of mingling, exploring the historic venue, and munching on southern-inspired hors-doeuvres. After scouring a stack of southern cookbooks and emailing back and forth with the caterers, our menu is in close-to-final form.
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What would a southern-themed wedding be without cheese straws?! If you’re from the south, you know just how important these are to an event (and by “an event” I mean every event from baby showers to birthday parties!) When people first arrive at the reception, we’ll have cheese straws, fresh fruit, and Vermont cheese set out.
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Next up, we have a delicious line-up of southern delicacies planned:
- Pulled Pork Bruschetta with a side of Coleslaw
- Shrimp and Grit Cakes topped with Roasted Red Pepper Purée
- Ham Rolls with Poppy Seed Dressing (pictured above)
- Bourbon Chicken Skewers
- Crab Cakes with Mango and Cilantro
- Cinnamon Baked Apples
- Seared Peaches wrapped in Prosciutto
We’ll also have Spinach, Feta, and Pine Nut Pastry Cups and a few salad choices. Makes me hungry just writing about it!
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Last up, we have arguably the most important component of the menu: dessert, of course. We’ll have a traditional tiered wedding cake, a groom’s cake, and mini lemon berry tarts (similar to the ones pictured above except 2″ in diameter!).
Let’s eat!
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