Wedding Reception Trends

When planning your wedding reception, you may be thinking of an early evening dinner followed by dancing, cake, and more dancing.  There is a reason why so many weddings follow this pattern…it works!  Guests are served a delicious meal and they get to dance all night with the bride and groom.  It is certainly not a bad way to spend an evening.  But like many of today’s brides and grooms, you may be seeking a reception that better reflects you as a couple, one that is unique.  The food you serve sets the tone for your reception and can serve as the focal point for your individual wedding style.  Here are a few trends we have been seeing with our own Claremont Weddings couples:

The Brunch Reception – For many couples brunch is the best meal of the week.  It is a comforting meal, while also being lighthearted.  Guests are often pleasantly surprised when they get a chance to build their own omelette or feast on waffles and french toast at a wedding.  And brunch offers the same flexibility as dinner.  You are free to choose a buffet presentation with action stations, or you can present a more formal plated meal.  One thing you may assured of, your wedding will be memorable.

The Cocktail Reception – Cocktail receptions are very hip and offer you the ultimate blank slate for setting the theme and style of your wedding.  Brides and grooms can choose a casual, intimate affair that bridges the time between lunch and dinner beautifully, or they can go for a classic, black-tie event late in the evening.  Our gourmet couples love having the ability to serve a variety of amazing hors d’oeuvres and small plates.

The Family Style Reception – Nothing brings people together like food.  Serving your guests their food Family Style gives them a chance to get to know each other as the plates are passed, and it can create a warm and intimate atmosphere.  And do not feel limited to large bowls of pasta or platters of baked chicken for your menu.  Braised short ribs passed with roasted vegetables is a wonderful option, or a platter of perfectly seared scallops served with a fresh, crisp salad would be an impeccable choice for a spring wedding.

The key to your reception is to find the style that suits you and then communicate that to the coordinator at your venue.  We at the Claremont Hotel know that each wedding is unique and we will work with you to ensure your day reflects you!

 

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