What do you serve at a backyard wedding?

Have your caterer bring a smoker or grill for ribs, chicken, hamburgers, veggie burgers and/or kebabs. Choose classic summer sides, like potato and pasta salads, a green salad, grilled vegetables, mac and cheese, coleslaw and a corn or fruit salsa.

What do you serve at an afternoon wedding reception?

One great option for early afternoon weddings are finger foods and/or passed hors d’oeuvres alongside beverages or cocktails. Some food ideas include kabobs, bruschetta, specialty cheeses, and deviled eggs. Consider small plates of crab cakes, oysters, and shrimp if you’re a seafood lover.

How do you plan a picnic wedding?

You have infinite options at a picnic wedding: bring in a food truck; ask your favorite restaurant to cater; have a potluck; set up a DIY sandwich bar; do formal passed apps; or pack a bagged lunch for each guest.

What to do at a picnic for a wedding?

There’s so much to love when it comes to the sweet simplicity of summer—especially when an outdoor wedding ceremony is followed by a reception under the stars on a warm summer’s night! From picnic baskets to outdoor games, these 10 picnic wedding ideas are sure to inspire you to have a fun summer soiree of your own!

What should I serve at a summer picnic?

Refreshing watermelon slices are the perfect appetizer to serve at any summer picnic! Create a drink station–how about a lemonade stand ?–for guests to enjoy and rehydrate throughout the festivities.

Which is the best setting for a picnic?

Picnic settings are a great way to style a casual and relaxed reception and you can add touches of any style and any colors to it.

What to make for brunch at a wedding?

—Jean Bevilacqua, Rhododendron, Oregon These treats are a perfect mouthful of strawberry, sweet cream cheese filling and just a drizzle of chocolate. Easy to fill and fix ahead, they add tempting variety to brunch or party offerings—and make a delicious homemade gift. —Linda Baldt, Croydon, Pennsylvania