Vegetarian wedding ? help!

Speaking only for myself as a hypothetical guest, I eat meat with almost every meal, and I wouldn't be upset with a vegetarian menu as long as it was really good food. It's not a time to introduce a lot of ingredients that meat eaters don't normally eat, but there are lots of delicious vegetarian foods that are widely loved. I would feel differently if you were refusing to serve meat because you don't like the taste of it, but when it's based on a moral objection that your guests know you feel strongly about, I wouldn't have a problem with it.

TiffanyGomez2018, no, it's rude for your FH to say he wouldn't go to a wedding because he didn't like the options for one meal.

Well, I think you can take WW as a representative sample of the guests of the world. Some will be fine, some will be less than thrilled. Ultimately, it's your choice to make. I doubt anyone will honestly stay home because of it.

One thing I would recommend if you go the vegetarian route is not to serve Quorn products or anything soy-heavy. I personally love a good tofu dish but I know FH would leave hungry if that's all that was available. Avoid controversial vegetables like mushrooms and okra as mains. Even eggplant parm can be dark and slimy to someone used to chicken.

Serve things that are normally vegetarian. Butternut squash ravioli in brown-butter sauce, fettucine Alfredo, ricotta-stuffed shells, etc. Would you consider doing a breakfast? People are often used to skipping meat then. Cheese or veggie omelets, a selection of quiches, french toast, pancakes, waffles, fresh fruit, baked brie - it feels complete without the meat.

Here is something to think about. We are strangers, who cares what we think. If relatives are telling you one thing, it is their experience you care about. Will they be OK or not, are you ok if they ate disappointed or not. In the end it is your day, your guests, your memories do what you want to remember.

Here's the thing, my FH is vegan. When We were researching catering options, we never thought to have a straight meatless meal. We are having our reception atva restaurant that caters to both vegans and meat eaters, so people can order what they want. Part of being a good host is making sure that everyone is taken care of.

I would be completely ok with no meat. I barely eat it. My FH is a lover of all meat foods. I just asked him " if you went to a wedding of a vegetarian, would you expect meat to be served at the dinner?" He said "No I would not but I would like to know beforehand so I could eat some chipotle first"

I think you need at least one meat option.

As someone who has unpredictable blood sugar issues (as in, I never know when it is going to spike or drop), having meatless pasta only or a mashed potato bar with no real protein addition would quite possibly end up with me leaving because I was too exhausted to stay awake from a blood sugar spike, or too lightheaded to stay (from not eating anything out of fear of a blood sugar spike).

Just like nobody should be imposing their religious beliefs on others, you shouldn't be imposing your vegetarian choices on your guests. Some people NEED a solid protein in their meal, and I can't see serving a peanut butter sandwich at your wedding.

Your reception is to thank your guests. If you truly go all vegetarian, I hope none of your guests are diabetics/have blood sugar issues or are pickier eaters.

I love chipotle @robyn ! Lol I am a big foodie and would NEVER leave anyone hungry ! I'm all about a filling meal !

I love how someone's fiancé acting like a spoiled child means the host is rude. LOL! No Tiffany, it means your fiancé has a bad attitude and acts like a spoiled child. That has nothing to do with the hosts.

It depends on two major factors. Your guests and your menu. Personally, I want to host all of my guests well. We're giving a ton of meat and vegetarian options. My dad's side of the family would definitely leave during the reception if there was no meat. If you're going to have alcohol (which should be a given), you need to make sure you have a lot of hearty foods.

FBIL had a vegetarian wedding recently. The food was good, but it was very limited and super light options. I'm not sure of that played a factor, but there were not a lot of people dancing or in the "party" mood.

I feel like it's fine to not offer meat. It's one meal. As long as you have many options and it's filling, I think you are just fine.

I personally would be fine with no meat option but I know that some people would grumble and moan for possibly a long time about it. I would offer one meat option, and see if you can go through a sustainable source for it.

Of course someone brings up how us vegetarians "lack protein" in our diets. Of course. So, I'm sure you are aware that's not true. Also it's your reception and you should serve food you are comfortable serving.

And all of these "if you don't drink alcohol you shouldn't deny your guests alcohol and 'force your beliefs' on them" argument I'm seeing a lot of is getting me a bit heated. I went to a dry wedding this last April because the bride's father was an abusive alcoholic and she has severe flashbacks when she smells alcohol. Her dry wedding had nothing to do with "forcing beliefs" on her guests. It was her at her reception on HER day making sure that she was enjoying it to the fullest and feeling safe and comfortable.

I think I would definitely be disappointed. I like pasta but don't always feel in the mood for it. That is why pasta is usually an option, as well as two kinds of meats. I know you are against it, but maybe a compromise of having one meat option would be good.

People are celebrating your marriage so i think you and your FH should do what you would do at home except on much larger and elegant scale I think you should do what you really want since everyone is there for you guys

I will cater to you if you cater to me. I am a meat eater and not crazy on pasta unless it has a delicious meat sauce. We are offering a vegetarian option because it is good form.

I'm a really picky eater when it comes to veggies. I would be ok with pasta as a meatless option but in terms of lasagna, alfredo, ravioli. I personally dislike mushrooms, asparagus and a lot of other veggies. In order for me to eat it I can't know it's in there and the taste needs to be covered up.

I totally agree Nikki. What an ignorant comment. There are even people with diabetes who are vegetarian! And they manage to control their blood sugars. Shocking.

I think it goes by what you feel comfortable doing. As long as it's a fulfilling meal I wouldn't mind it at all

If there was a pasta dish I would eat it. I would maybe offer two different types of pasta and some veggies. That way there really will be something that everyone could eat. I would make them really common dishes that would please most of the people there!