Is anyone here having a vegan wedding??

Non-Vegan would work much better.

As I have been reminded repeatedly by many in the WW Community, the reception is about the guests and we (the bride & groom) should be taking care of the guests. It is our thank you to them for celebrating our marriage with us. With that said, you should keep in mind the food preferences of your guests when making a final decision.

I am not saying that vegan food is bad or doesn't taste great. I agree with Centerpiece, it has to do with being a gracious host.

With that said, we are serving Gluten Free options (I have one family member with a gluten allergy), vegetarian option (one family member), chicken, beef, and pork (we have several family members that won't eat pork for religious reasons, but others like it). There should be plenty of food to make everyone happy, and if non-vegetarians choose the vegetarian option it is ok.

But then they could still be vegetarian, or even pescatarian. Omnivore is already the accepted term in vegan/vegetarian circles, I think that ship has sailed.

Well guys obviously I am just going to save the grass clippings from the venue the week before, and adding a little salt and garlic MAYBE if I am feeling crazy grass with some flowers from my bouquet hahaha. Oh and then I am going to force everyone to drink a gallon of wheat grass..I mean that's what vegans eat right? haha

Here is my menu so far:

Appetizers I am thinking of doing veggies ( I saw the idea on pintrest) with a whole bunch of dips, sour cream, honey mustard, avocado, ect along with breads and some gourmet cheeses. And chips,Salsa, nacho cheese, and guacamole at the table.

Salad: Mexican Black Bean salad

Entrée: Tacos with ALL the fixings,

Side: Beans, squash, rice,

Dessert: for those who don't like cake, I will also be doing fruit and chocolate.

All of this is going to be vegan.

Lively, thanks, I do like the apple crumble idea, or maybe some popovers.

We're doing an outdoor reception, so sorbet etc won't keep well, but I have some ideas now.

I asked them what they would like for dessert, and they were so grateful that I was providing an alternative for them, they didn't end up giving me any suggestions. lol

My caterer quoted me for all of this at 13.95 per person, and they are an excellent New Mexican Restaurant who has won maybe local food awards

After all that you're serving sour cream and cheese!? Oy vey. So just serve some cheese ravioli and these whole 4 pages of arguments don't even need to exist. Sorry Elizabeth, but you're not even having a vegan wedding after all this! I'm all for serving dairy but that's a whole different ballgame and a much easier menu to make to please everyone.

Elizabeth, think about how you'd feel if you showed up to a friend or family member's wedding and there was nothing to eat but meat. That's how your non-vegan friends will feel in the situation you're describing.

I think you need to consider your guest list as much as possible. If there a majority who aren't vegan then you might want to consider accomodating them, as well as the vegan side of your guests (of course).

If it were the flip side and a carnivore was posting stating that they refuse to provide a vegetarian/vegan option for their vegetarian guests because of their personal beliefs then I'm sure you wouldn't be very pleased.

ETA: when you say cheese are you referring to vegan cheese (does that exist)? Cheese is not considered to be a vegan thing since it comes from an animal. It sounds like you are having a vegetarian wedding.

Legitimate question - I thought that sour cream and cheese is excluded from a vegan diet because they are animal derived products. Am I missing something? Are there vegan versions of these food products?

Also, is this restaurant a vegan restaurant? Most 'mexican food' utilizes a lot of animal derived products - chicken broth for rice/soup, etc. Unless they are familiar with vegan preparations this will be a pretty big jump for them.

Wheat grass and grass clippings! OMG, howling over here!

They have vegan cheeses and sour creams available.

I've had vegan cheese before on vegan chili, and I really couldn't tell the difference.

Not sure about the vegan sour cream though. lol

No no no, All my food will be vegan. Even the cheese and sour cream. I live in a place where veganism isn't well excepted so I have learned the best of the best haha

OKD is right...dairy is not vegan.

@Moonride, I'm with you on the mock meats. Not a fan and as someone said previously, not necessary because there are so many filling, delicious meals that can be made without them. It's a purist vs. non-purist issue. I'm not a vegan but I side with the purists. I was merely copying a menu from a link that someone else provided to show that vegan food is not as limited as people think.

Ok I am not usually opinionated online and tend to keep to myself when I am talking to people in my field of work, but I have to add my two cents here.

I cannot believe some people here are offended that somebody would do a vegan wedding. First of all I am not vegan, but I am a vegetarian, and I have eaten AMAZING vegan foods at weddings. The best carrot cake I ever eaten was vegan.

Secondly, no, vegans don't just eat wheat and salad. And with all the options you have today, I cannot believe you don't know that.

Thirdly, I find it very insensitive to have such a reaction. Some people's vegan choices can be due to health issues.

And last but no least, how about you send you RSVP with happiness and excitement for being invited to a wedding, and go there and TRY vegan wedding food? Because chances are, you will be amazed.

Ok - that makes more sense.

I don't get this. How is it rude if I don't offer my guests vegan/ vegetarian options but its ok for a vegan person not to offer a meat option for non vegans/ vegetarians?! I would happily try vegan and have no problem eating non meat for a meal but I just find this all weird. Its really not that hard to just offer it.

ETA: That being said, I'm pretty sure you give me any type of Mexican food and I'm devouring it!

@Carole - and some people DONT eat vegan for health and dietary reasons. I eat a high-fat no-carb diet. Whenever I eat a meal outside my guidelines, I get ill. I don't appreciate being told that not wanting to be sick is "insensitive".

@Elizabeth ok phew! I'm all for nachos and tacos! I think for the apps the more options you have the better beyond vegetables, maybe lots of different kinds of breads and spreads, if you want to keep the Mexican theme there's still lots you can do. Another good idea on-point with the theme might be veggie enchiladas which are sometimes heartier than tacos. How about tortilla soup as an appetizer too? To me the menu seems a bit short for 200 people, the more variety you can offer the better. What about some kind of pasta dish too? Everybody likes pasta.

Haha this thread is so ridiculous. OP - I think your menu looks great. If you don't mention that it's vegan, I'm sure no one would notice. Ask your guests if they have any allergies and try to accommodate that. Beyond that, I think you are good.