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*Mrs_D*
Master October 2014

Italian food at reception?

*Mrs_D*, on July 16, 2013 at 11:03 AM Posted in Planning 0 12
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My fiance and I have just started doing taste testing for our wedding reception food, and we fell in love with an family owned italian restaurant that does catering. The food is delicious and the owner is an amazing guy. This might be a stupid question due to false perceptions, but what is everyone's thoughts on italian food for reception dining? When my sister got married several years ago, I remember her talking down to italian food and making it seem like tacky food to serve at a wedding. Is this just some misconception I have? Or is italian food something to stay away from?

Thanks, guys!

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Latest activity by Courtney, on July 16, 2013 at 1:55 PM
  • Mrs.Rebeiro
    Master April 2014
    Mrs.Rebeiro ·
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    I would love it.. But I'm also Italian and think you can't go wrong with a delicious pasta and sauce!

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  • Laudie
    Master October 2013
    Laudie ·
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    There is absolutely nothing wrong with serving Italian food at the wedding. I think it's kind of generic but definitely don't think it's tacky. If I went to a wedding and they had Italian food, as long as it was good I wouldn't care. People can have a menu with steak and chicken and it can taste like crap and I would much prefer Italian that tastes good!

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  • Mrs2B
    VIP September 2016
    Mrs2B ·
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    I see nothing wrong with serving Italian food. Almost everyone I know likes it, so it's an easy choice and pleases almost everyone.

    Most catering places do offer like a carved meat station that you can add on for people who don't necessarily like Italian or would just rather have a different meat.

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  • Out the Window
    Master May 2014
    Out the Window ·
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    If it's yummy why is this a debate? I'd rather have yummy Italian food than crappy new avant garde amuse bouche!

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  • E
    Dedicated September 2013
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    Who doesn't like Italian food! Just make sure they have options for folks with food allergies (especially gluten as that's sometimes a tough one for Italian food), vegetarian options, etc.

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  • Morgan
    Expert September 2013
    Morgan ·
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    I love Italian food!! Only downside I could think of is that it could be kinda messy (I always heard never order pasta on a first date..lol) but I'm serving barbecued chicken at my wedding, so what do I care about messy?! LOL! Serve what YOU want, doll! Smiley smile

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  • ArborDay
    VIP April 2014
    ArborDay ·
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    I'm marrying into an Italian family. If there wasn't any Italian... They might have a heart attack. Haha. Prosciutto and cheeses and calamari for cocktail hour, and the international coffee station with cordials are an absolute must for us.

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  • Annie
    VIP March 2014
    Annie ·
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    I'm not a huge Italian food person but I would eat it and not complain. I think we all have to keep in mind we can't please everyone. If the food is good and you think the majority of your guests will like it, I say it's fine.

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  • Michelle P
    Super September 2013
    Michelle P ·
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    I love it, but afterward I feel overly full from it. It may make your guests a little groggy/ not wanting to dance until they digest.

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  • Heather S
    VIP October 2013
    Heather S ·
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    We are doing Italian for our reception. Wouldn't have it any other way!

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  • Riki
    Master August 2014
    Riki ·
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    I like Italian food, it's delicious and filling and I think it's rather elegant...I say go with it.

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  • Courtney
    VIP January 2015
    Courtney ·
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    I think we will go with the Italian buffet. Just looks the most delicious out of all of our choices.

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