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Kira
Devoted November 2016 Ontario

should their diet be my problem?

Kira, on June 21, 2016 at 01:44 Posted in Wedding reception 0 10
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So I’m a bit mad right now. My family and I were thinking of doing most of the cooking ourselves. We wanted to cook traditional meals from our family in the caribbeans, which involves lots of fish and meat. Recently, some guests started contacting us to tell me they could not eat most of the things that were on the menu because they had dietary issues. Some of them are vegan, others can’t eat fried food, no sugar, no gluten,... but hey what can I do? I can’t go crazy over this and change the whole menu for them. I would at least like people to eat what my family and I have carefully prepared for them. Am I too bossy if I keep the menu the way it is? Should I change it? We are cooking a lot of rice, beans, beef, chicken, fish, fried plantain, but still have a some veggies like cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, avocados, …

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Latest activity by Vinod, on January 10, 2018 at 12:09
  • Vinod
    Top August 2017 Ontario
    Vinod ·
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    Some gueats have restrictions on what they can't have and should be able to work around it. Take what you have and see what cane be made didferently to accomodate some guests. Venues even work around dietary requirements. I hope all went well and ypur day was amazing.
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  • Laura
    Super September 2017 Alberta
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    Sorry replied before I noted the wedding date! I hope your wedding was amazing! Smiley smile

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  • Laura
    Frequent user October 2017 Ontario
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    I hear ya, you will never be able to choose foods/a meal that everyone will be on board with. At the end of the day, it's your wedding and I say do what makes you happy. I am a very picky eater, but after reviewing your list, I would be able to find a few things that I would eat...I think the same can be said about your guests. They may not like everything, but I'm sure they will find a couple items to like. My fiance and I opted to choose the same meal for everyone (chicken & beef on the same plate), if someone doesn't like it, too bad!

    Best of luck on this hun! Smiley smile

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  • Emilie
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    Emilie ·
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    I think that's a great idea! There are different DIY ideas you could do for this. I think you'll like these! Smiley smile

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  • Kira
    Devoted November 2016 Ontario
    Kira ·
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    Hi Em! No I want to have the menu written in one place and then since we'll have a buffet have the ingredients and name of every dish written on the trays.

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  • Emilie
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    Emilie ·
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    Hey Kira! Smiley heart

    There could be different ways to offer different options to your guests.

    Here are different discussions that could give you a few ideas and inspire others since you seem to be our reception expert! Smiley winking

    Menu or no menu

    5 types of dinner for your reception

    Buffet or sit-down dinner?

    Will you have your menu written down at every table?

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  • Kira
    Devoted November 2016 Ontario
    Kira ·
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    Thanks for your replies girls. I guess making different options is my best option Smiley winking

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  • Olivia
    Frequent user January 2017 Nova Scotia
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    Everything looks delicious!! I would totally eat all of it!

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  • Rashna
    Frequent user October 2016 British Columbia
    Rashna ·
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    I agree Smiley smile it's hard to make everyone happy, but maybe you could offer different options to your guests?

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  • Jenn
    Frequent user February 2017 Manitoba
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    I understand where your coming from but as a vegan myself i appreciate when people respect my diet restrictions. it's for health issues and i think you should still cook your menu but maybe offer option without meat?

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