Is anyone here having a vegan wedding??

I would at least have an option that's non vegan...not everyone enjoys vegan fare, and it IS about your guests too.

That being said, we're not vegan (not even close), but 2 of my friends are, and we are offering a vegan taco option (grilled zucchini, onions, peppers, etc) and I will be picking up 2 vegan dessert options for them, because the place I'm getting my bundts from can't (won't?) do a vegan cake.

But I'm providing options for my guests, because its the right thing to do.

Good luck!

OP / Elizabeth, I just noticed you are in NM. Lots more vegetarians/vegans there. You can get some great ideas...but probably not on WW. I'm guessing your guests are going to be more open minded about this than the standard WW brides, but it's all good. Most of the brides and ALL of the vendors are great women, so take their advice when you can. On this issue though...there's not a lot of exposure to all-vegan weddings by most people. So it's just not the place for advice.

You can show them how it is done, hon! GO FOR IT!

Yeah with Lively's menu I would be eating Mashed Potatoes and like 4 vegetables. And I don't think you should tease a meat eater with mock meats if you aren't going to serve meat. OKD makes a good point also. With that menu I would have to leave and go find food because the alcohol would be going right to my head and making me feel awful. I really just feel offended because I am the type of person who tried to accommodate all of my guests at my wedding or at any other gathering. Why should people who eat meat go above and beyond to cater to vegans if they wouldn't even try to do the same in return? Like I said, throw a little dairy in there and it will at least help. No one should ever have to go get food after a wedding in my opinion, and sadly that happens at a lot of weddings.

I find it funny that the people who are saying "serve meat, no one wants to just eat salad" are also justifying it by saying "I'm meeting with my caterer to ensure my vegan/vegetarian guests AREN'T eating just salad." So why does everyone assume that what the OP is serving will just be a plate of raw veggies?

OP - I think the other thing is that most people having caterers for their wedding provide a list of the entrees ahead of time on the RSVP card anyway, and you could also list a sample of the menu on your wedding website. I've been to some "omnivore" weddings where the food was kind of crappy and I was hungry all night, but reading Katy's gluten-free mostly vegan wedding sounds delicious! I don't think you have to explicitly say "hey, its vegan." I don't eat meat at every meal nor every dinner and I haven't starved or died yet. In fact, I could stand to lose quite a bit of weight. But, if I was able to see the options ahead of time to gauge whether it was something I liked - whether the wedding is vegan or not - I am able to be prepared and either eat before going or know there will be options that suit me when I get there.

ETA: Everyone, protein and fat slow the absorption of alcohol, not just "meat." There are vegan and vegetarian versions of protein. In fact, mozzarella sticks are one of the best - not only are they a solid block of cheese that a lot of people like, but then they are fried adding extra fat. Yes, cheese isn't vegan, but to the OP - while I get not wanting to go for meat, perhaps you could find a place that produces ethical dairy products. I've been to vegan friend's houses and while they didn't eat cheese, they had it there for us to have at parties.

I'm with Chrissy on the mock meats but that's a purist vs. non-purist issue. There are other things that can be made. Veggie lasagna would not be filling for you? I think if you experience it, you might think differently. Or not. You're certainly entitled to your opinion.

My dad has been to vegan dinner parties where the vegans had mainstreamers there who didn't know or notice that they were eating vegan food.

I actually hate talking about veganism because my dad was so rabid and opinionated about it (he was in it for health) but this has been fun. Some of the best meals I've had were vegan and one of my favorite lunches ever is vegan...cucumber and tomato salad and/or cucumber and tomato sandwiches. Sounds boring but has a veggie oooomph that can't be described. Yum yum yum...!

I believe it would be kind of rude to offer only vegan food. not that it is an expectation, but your friends give you their time, $$$ gifts, love - the least i could do is give them a meal that they want. i in no way think vegan food is nasty, often i partake in them to purge my meat intake... still it's just kind of forcing my lifestyle on them for the only day i can if i were a vegan - which reads a little aggressive. i would say, if you're having a vegan dinner at the house then it totally makes since (they know if they eat dinner at the house - they can come or not come), but you really should treat your guests. i don't doubt the food would be good but you should offer a meat.

You know what the vegetarians eat at most weddings? Mashed potatoes and salads. You know what they do? Survive. People here need to go out of their comfort zone a little bit, you might be surprised! You really never ate pasta or something without meat and didn't live to tell the tale? Personally I wouldn't serve mock meat only because I don't think it's necessary, there's plenty of great vegan dishes which don't rely on mock meats.

I said it once and I'll say it again. Omnivores can eat vegan food, you will be ok, you might even enjoy it! Vegans/vegetarians CANNOT eat meat, they will starve if you don't have a single non-meat dish available for them, even a side dish. It's not equivalent, please try to understand that.

I like how there are comments about needing to get food afterwards and OP hasn't even posted her menu yet. Especially taco bell over gourmet vegan? That's disgusting. I feed my cat better quality meat lol.

OP you know your guests better than anyone here. Unless they have unrefined tastes, you should be good.

Yeah I'm honestly confused as to why there is such hostility over this thread.

People are acting like you're outside mowing on grass when the word vegan is involved.

If the OP isn't serving freshly mowed grass at her wedding I'm not going! Grass is my favorite vegan food, along with leaves. Nothing like fall leaves to give your vegan dish that delicious crunch factor!

Seriously what do you guys imagine the OP is planning on serving? Would you be surprised to know that you can have a really hearty and delicious vegan meal without even noticing it? Give her a little credit that she's not gonna serve crappy food. By the way, I've had crappy meat meals at weddings, I'd rather have great vegan food. Food of all stripes comes at different levels of quality.

I would have no problem eating vegan for a night! In fact I would be excited to see what you could do with a catered vegan meal...I assume it would NOT just be a salad. I'm not sure why people are so personally offended by it.

Ha ha Nicole! LOL. I agree that sometimes people view vegan as serving grass with a few spices mixed in.

It is so not, but so many people have no idea.

VEGAN OPTIONS AS VIEWED BY WW;

Starters:

Sauteed grass

Iceberg lettuce

Entree

Assortment of chopped celery

Four carrot sticks

Dessert

None - vegans can't eat sweets because desserts are fun

You get one water per person.

Ok, I'm being silly now. This is fun. It's ok if someone is against it but the OP said she is HAVING IT and wants ideas. She's not asking whether anyone thinks it's a good idea. Big difference, right?

Omnivore, Carnivore, Herbivore isn't the choice, it's what the body can handle. You're an omnivore, too, regardless if you don't eat meat or not. It's the fact you can properly digest and utilize meat as well as veggies, etc.

So calling people who are not vegan 'omnivores' and not classifying yourself as one is weird.

@Ally, you're being a bit literal, it's just how vegetarians/vegans refer to meat-eaters because calling them "meat eaters" all the time sounds weird.

@Livelybride ha! I love it! Wish I could like that post multiple times I'm not even vegan and this thread is driving me crazy with how closed-minded people are being.

I personally have always enjoyed the vegan food I've been served at my friend's place. Vegan scrambled eggs were freaking amazing.

Not everyone is so open minded though, so as I stated above, it would be nice/right to offer SOMETHING non vegan to your guests who aren't vegan. Not at all saying you have to serve bloody steak, but maybe, as others have stated offering some kind of a dairy product (cheese/lasagna without meat, etc) might make it a little easier for your non vegan guests.

While I absolutely agree that it won't kill a non vegan to eat a vegan meal, we all know how rude and demanding some guests can be.

OP, what type of menu are you thinking about? I'd love to see what you come up with, and also would be interested in your dessert offerings, since I'm on the hunt for vegan desserts for my 2 guests.

Of course it's literal, it's the actual definition? I don't make up meanings to already existing words.

I don't see how that's a bad thing.

Of course, my only point is that omnivores in this case is being used colloquially to refer to people who eat meat or who are not vegetarian/vegan, it's not a literal commentary on people's ability to process meat and vegetables.

You could do a baked apple crumble, Yasmin. Lemon ice? Sorbet?