From canapes to cake, the ultimate guide to throwing (and attending) the most delicious wedding ever

You will probably attend a wedding this year. Heck, it might be your own (in which case, congratulations!).And as anyone who has planned a wedding knows, today’s wedding is more than a marriage contract.300 people Whether it’s a large three-day party or a trip to court followed by lunch, at its best, a wedding is a celebration of partnership and community. At worst, they’re superficial status symbols and a stressful ordeal for couples and guests. But if your next wedding falls on this spectrum (let’s hope it’s the former), One thing is true: diet is important.

Good food doesn’t always lead to a good wedding, but it certainly helps. And beyond meeting the practical need of satisfying our guests, the food served throughout the event reveals something bigger, not only about the couple’s personal tastes, but also about our culture. The exact choice of canapés, the decision to plate or buffet dinner, the style or absence of cake are important considerations that change over time and, frankly, are unique and worth exploring. (After all, we are Team Cake.)

And as we enter the 2023 wedding season, Eater looks at some of the flavorful ceremonies that have made weddings a central tradition while food-loving couples throw unforgettable and delicious parties. A disappointing appetizer the next time you’re invited to witness “I do” even if your future doesn’t have a sweetheart table or cake clippings From how to avoid to how to pace yourself, we have advice on how to eat well. A bar for rocking the registry. After exchanging rings, flying broomsticks and breaking glasses, it’s time to eat.

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