{"id":4066,"date":"2016-07-27T13:07:40","date_gmt":"2016-07-27T18:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/?p=4066"},"modified":"2021-07-08T12:27:52","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T17:27:52","slug":"trend-we-love-rustic-eats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/trend-we-love-rustic-eats\/","title":{"rendered":"Trend We Love: Rustic Eats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rustic weddings are a big trend right now. (See our earlier blog post<\/a> on how to throw the perfect rustic wedding.) When it comes to what to serve at a rustic-inspired wedding event, the key is comfort \u2013 as in comfort foods, and a comfortable way to eat them. We love the idea of eating family-style. Pick-and-mingle and buffet-style are also good bets. Curious about what to serve at a rustic wedding reception? The following rustic eats will complement your theme and please your guests\u2019 palates.<\/p>\n

Rustic Appetizers<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Rustic<\/a><\/p>\n

Affordable and delicious, we love the idea of setting out a rustic cheese spread for a pre-meal treat. Start with a variety of cheeses. Add bread and crackers. Mix in some fresh fruit. Pop in some pickles and olives. Finish with cured meats. For a how-to on putting together the perfect rustic cheese spread, visit Cool Mom Picks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rustic Main Course<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Rustic<\/a>
\nPhoto by La Bonne Cuisine via WeddingWire<\/a><\/p>\n

The key to making sliders wedding-worthy is the presentation. Be it BBQ, beef, veggie burgers or all three \u2013 your guests will appreciate the chance to relax post-ceremony with a juicy slider and fries.<\/p>\n

\"Rustic<\/a>
\nPhoto by Phil Thornton<\/a> of Phindy Studios via Grey Likes Weddings<\/a><\/p>\n

Dress up fried chicken by serving it in a waffle cone or bite-size on a stick.<\/p>\n

Rustic\u00a0Desserts<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Rustic<\/a>
\nPhoto by Focus Photography, Inc.<\/a> via Loverly<\/p>\n

Pies on a stick? Yes, please. We love the idea of serving pretty pie pops after dinner.<\/p>\n

Rustic Food Truck<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Rustic<\/a>
\nPhoto by Root Weddings<\/a><\/p>\n

One of our absolutely favorite ideas for wedding reception rustic eats is easier, cheaper and more fun to to do than almost anything out there \u2013 a food truck! From gourmet Mexican to BBQ, Italian to ice cream, hiring a food truck will relieve stress and let your guests mingle about at their leisure. We recommend a two-hour window so people don\u2019t feel rushed.<\/p>\n

Get Pinning! Visit our Pinterest board<\/a> for more ideas on rustic details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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