| One of the biggest trends in weddings recently has | | | | absolutely delicious. It is instantly recognizable as |
| been to serve favorite comfort foods instead of | | | | macaroni and cheese, yet will be a step above the |
| fancy fare. This is a trend that most guests really | | | | mac and cheese from a box. Serve small portions in |
| enjoy and so do the newlyweds. Yet like everything | | | | individual ramekins. |
| else at your reception, your food should be | | | | French fries are something else that have been |
| presented in a stylish and special manner. These are | | | | appearing at elegant wedding receptions in the form |
| some great tips on how to serve comfort food in an | | | | of "pommes frites" (that's French for fried potatoes). |
| elegant way that is perfect for a wedding. | | | | A really fun way to serve them is in paper cones. It |
| First of all, begin with the finest ingredients for your | | | | is an equally great addition to a comfort food based |
| reception menu. Just as you wear a more special | | | | cocktail hour or to a late night menu. Be sure that |
| dress and wedding jewelry to your nuptials than you | | | | your pommes frites are cooked to perfection: crispy |
| would to a backyard barbeque, so should your food | | | | and golden, with just the perfect amount of salt. A |
| be in keeping with the special nature of the occasion. | | | | fun idea for late night would be to set up a little |
| Upgrade your casual favorite wedding foods just as | | | | station with the fries and include dipping options, such |
| you did your wedding jewelry. Quality ingredients and | | | | as vinegar (so good, if you have never tried it!), spicy |
| thoughtful presentation are what will make your | | | | ketchup, and aioli sauce. |
| reception beautiful, even though the food is informal. | | | | Consider adding regional comfort foods to your |
| Cheeseburgers are a crowd-pleaser for the cocktail | | | | wedding reception, as well as your personal favorites. |
| hour. Choose mini Angus beef burgers topped with a | | | | Are you from Cincinnati? Tiny bowls of Skyline chili |
| nice piece of cheddar and a dab of a tasty sauce. | | | | should surely be on the menu. A bride from Texas |
| Use fresh baked buns instead of the slider buns you | | | | could serve small barbeque beef sandwiches at her |
| get at the grocery store. This is how you can | | | | cocktail hour, which would surely be a big hit |
| elevate classic favorite foods to something elegant | | | | (especially with the male guests). Or have miniature |
| enough to serve at any style of wedding. Have the | | | | versions of Tex-Mex favorites like mini tacos and |
| tiny burgers displayed on silver trays with greenery. | | | | shot glasses of fresh guacamole served with |
| Your guests will devour them, but they will also look | | | | homemade tortilla chips. Almost any favorite comfort |
| nice enough that your mother will not be | | | | food has potential to work for a wedding reception |
| embarrassed. | | | | as long as it is presented in the same elegant manner |
| Mac and cheese is another all-time favorite comfort | | | | that you would more traditional canapes. And the |
| food to serve at a wedding reception. Forget the | | | | truth is that your guests will probably polish off your |
| stuff in the blue box, though, and serve a grown up | | | | upscale comfort food long before they do the |
| version of the classic. Elbow macaroni with a blend of | | | | fancier stuff! |
| cheeses baked with breadcrumbs on top will be | | | | |