Winter Weddings are magical wonderlands but the wrong food choices can leave the guests cold. Avoid these mistakes for a perfect celebration.
Winter weddings are effortlessly romantic creating their own dreamy magic. They offer the best of both worlds- the warmth in the crisp evenings and wedding menu that feels both indulgent and comforting. But wedding menus can be an ultimate buzz killer if not curated carefully.
You cannot please everyone, unless you are food and the winter weddings demand smarter food choices than the summer weddings. What works for summer shaadi does not always translate into relishing delight when the temperature dips. Afterall, one doesn’t want to eat cold, bland food in the winter. From winter comfort food expectations to portion planning, avoiding these winter wedding food mistakes will keep your guests warm and full.
Feeling stuck while planning the perfect wedding menu for your winter wedding? Fret not because Wedding Affair is here to rescue you from the winter blues. Bringing to you a curated list of top five winter wedding menu mistakes couples can avoid for a winter wedding that feels like a warm embrace for the guests.
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Ignoring Winter Comfort Food
Winter Menu calls for depth and warmth. Overly minimal summery dishes can feel a bit underwhelming when the temperature drops. Nothing beats the charm of gastronomic journey good winter comfort food takes you on. Think soups, dal makhani, nihari, gajar ka halwa and evergreen sarson ka saag with makki ki roti. One can always include region specific options in their wedding menu. The love for these slow-cooked dishes will definitely thrive at the wedding celebration.
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Serving Only Cold Beverages
Imagine feeling cold and being served something cold to drink. With your hands already freezing in the cold winter wind, no one wants to hold a cold glass. Cold feet before wedding? Nah. Think cold hands here. While serving cocktails and mocktails is a popular choice among the couples, winter weddings call for warmth in a cup. Hot chocolate bars, soup stations, mulled wine or coffee and tea stations add both warmth and charm to the wedding, encouraging the guests to linger and relax a little longer.
Underestimating Guest Appetites
It’s a fact that winters call for increased appetites and with so many winter delights to savour, wedding guests do tend to have a feast. During long ceremonies, small portions, limited live counters or light food choices can leave the guests hungry. Ensure a wedding menu that feels filling for stomach and heart alike with mains, ample breads and comforting sides.
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Neglecting Dietary Needs
Dietary needs matter year round but during winters they are especially noticeable when everyone binge eats. Offering only non-vegetarian or seafood options, limiting the vegetarian options to only paneer and mushrooms can make the guests feel overlooked. Including dishes like babycorns, chatpati chaats like palak patta chaat, mezze platter can indulge the guests in flavourful warmth making everyone feel special.
Poor Timing and Temperature Control
Imagine being at a wedding craving food but all you get is cold chapatis, lukewarm curries and soggy snacks. Winter weather can quickly cool the food particularly in outdoor or heritage venues. Delayed service and long buffet waits result in lukewarm dishes which are a mood killer. Working closely with the caterer on timing, live counters and warming stations ensures that every plate reaches the guests with the same warmth and love it was cooked with for them.
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During winters, the wedding menu should feel like a warm hug, gently welcoming the guests with love and comfort. By avoiding these common wedding food mistakes and embracing the homeliness of the seasonal flavours ensures guests stay happy and well fed. Let your food set the mood and subtly reflect how thoughtfully you have planned the entire wedding. After all, the road to heart leads through food.
FAQs
Question 1. What food works best for Indian winter weddings?
Hearty curries slowly cooked to perfection, warm breads, dals and soups with traditional winter delights suit the Indian winter weddings best.
Question 2. Are live food counters good for winter weddings?
Yes, live food counters keep the food hot, fresh and engaging while adding warmth and delight to the celebrations.
Question 3. How can couples avoid food getting cold outdoors?
Couples can avoid the food getting cold by coordinating closely with the caterer and using covered chafers, proper service times and adding live counters for smooth execution of the ceremony.
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