Vegetarians get married too, even though they represent less of the population than omnivores. While some vegetarians may choose to serve meat at their wedding reception because of carnivore family and friends, many want to showcase their values at the wedding by not caving into popular menu expectations. Even if some people are worried that a vegetarian meal would not be traditional enough for a typical wedding celebration, it’s completely possible to have a great time at your wedding while introducing people to the delicious and filling vegetarian diet.
Find a Way to Let Everyone Know
Whether you make the invitation “plant themed” or just put a little note that the meal will be vegetarian on the RSVP card, it can’t hurt to let folks know that the meal will not include a meat choice. Meat is still fairly expected at wedding reception meals, so this heads up can help people not overreact at the event itself. Fundamentally, however, the surprise is almost always a bigger deal than just eating a delicious, well-prepared vegetarian meal. In an ideal world, a vegetarian meal wouldn’t raise any eyebrows, but given the many different kinds of people who may be attending your wedding, it might be a good idea to just give them a heads up. For a small, well-connected wedding, it may be unnecessary or possible to mention your vegetarian feast by word of mouth. Use Your Favorite Foods

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