On the Menu: 2023 Food & Drink Trends We Love

The culinary world is as ever-changing as the wedding industry. This means new trends enter the scene all the time. To help get your forks spinning and your chef hat on straight, we’ve got 10 food and drink trends we’re loving right now:

1. PRIVATE DINING FOR THE COUPLE

To ensure one-on-one time, some couples plan for an intimate dinner during the reception. Consider a private table away from guests for this special moment alone — and get the opportunity to actually enjoy the delicious food!

2. TEA TIME

Modern takes on tea parties are making a comeback for weddings. After all, darling vintage dishes, tiered cake stands and dainty finger-foods are no strangers to the wedding world.

Grapefruit Photo

3. CASUAL FARE

If a traditional steak and vegetable medley meal doesn’t feel right, don’t shy away from offering your favorite casual fare. French fries, pizza and sliders are crowd-pleasers, no matter the occasion.

Hellen Co Photos + Film

4. CUSTOM NAPKINS

Wipe that food off of your chin! Along with fantastic food and drink, the culinary portion of weddings can really stand out in the serving details. Customized napkins make for great accents to complement carefully crafted dishes.

5. SPIRIT-FREE

Not all weddings are booze-centric. Whether for religious beliefs, budget or sobriety, an alcohol-free wedding isn’t a foreign concept. Spirit-free mocktails and craft beverages will delight guests of all ages. 

Glorianna Chan, Glorious Moments Photography

6. CHAMPAGNE TOWERS

Champagne towers are a nod to the roaring ‘20s, an age of opulence and glamour. Besides being a great photo opportunity, pouring champagne together tests newlywed teamwork and makes for some good laughs!

7. OUTDOOR CEREMONY HYDRATION

Planning an outdoor wedding in the spring or summer? It’s going to be a warm one, so make sure guests stay hydrated by providing refreshments. Stylishly displayed lemonade or infused waters are a must.

Hellen Co Photo + Film

8. COOKIE BAR

Cake is a classic, but cookie buffets are having their moment. Guests can enjoy a variety of flavors and styles, even incorporating sentimentality with Grandma’s famous chocolate chip cookie recipe or an honor to Fido with dog-shaped cookies. 

Authentic Collective

9. BEVERAGE CARTS

For outdoor weddings or venues without designated bars, bar carts and trolleys are the way to go. In addition to being convenient, they are quite the conversation-starter as well. 

Tags Photography | Featured: Travelin’ Tavern by Everlasting Events

10. CUSTOM BUBBLY BOTTLES

Create an heirloom with a hand-painted champagne bottle. Whether sipped on the wedding day or saved for an anniversary, this beautiful piece of art will last a lifetime.

Ashlea Snell Photography