There’s something about sharing a meal that brings people closer together – Weddings are one of those special occasions where family and friends of the bride and groom get to experience this special moment with them and enjoy some food/drinks!
One of the best parts of having a wedding whether it’s a destination wedding or somewhere local and close to home is being able to curate a food + cocktail menu that you enjoy.
During the fall, there are tons of rich and flavorful ingredients to choose from when creating your reception menu. Fall brings a feeling of warmth and comfort, so try + reflect that into your tasting menu!
Create A Signature Cocktail
With a variety of options to pick from, figuring out what cocktail you want to feature on your wedding night can take some time – Try sampling different flavor profiles and seasonal ingredients that you might pair together and go from there!
Some popular pairings include:
Bourbon + Apple Cocktail
- 1 ¾ part Maker’s Mark bourbon infused with apples
- ½ part Aperol
- ¾ part lemon juice
- ½ part thyme honey
- 1 dash of maple bitters
- Thyme sprig + apple slice, to garnish
Pear + Chai Cocktail
- 1 ½ dashes Scappy’s Cardamom Bitters
- 1 ½ oz. House Infused Chai Spice Rum
- 1 oz. Crimson Pear Juice
- ¼ oz Chai Simple Syrup
- ¼ oz lemon juice
- ¼ oz Orgeat Syrup
Ginger + Sage Cocktail
- 1 bottle Prosecco
- 2 tbsp. Simple syrup
- 1 cup honey
- 3 cups water
- 2 whole pears, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 large piece of ginger, peeled and diced
- 20 fresh sage leaves, plus more for garnish
Fall Inspired Hors D’oeuvres / Appetizers
- Bacon Wrapped Dates
- Butternut Squash Apple Bruschetta
- Apricot + Goat Cheese Puff Pastry
- Smoked Gouda + Apple Crostini
- Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Gorgonzola
- Figs + Brie coated with Balsamic Glaze
- Assorted Charcuterie Board
Main Course
- Roasted Pork Loin with Sauteed Apple Slices
- Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice
- Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce
- Spicy Maple Mustard Chicken with Creamy Polenta
- Maple Walnut Crusted Salmon with Roasted Carrots
Dessert
- Mini Peach Cobbler
- Pumpkin Macarons
- Mini Pumpkin Pies
- Apple Cider Doughnuts
- Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Mini Creme Brulee
Autumn is one of the best times of the year to have your wedding – From seasonal + yummy foods to beautiful fall decor, your big day will not fall short of amazing!
The endless food choices that you can find when designing your menu during the Fall months will make your wedding an unforgettable dining experience.
Check out our other Bella Mansions blogs for more Fall wedding inspiration + share this blog with anyone who would find this useful!
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