Having your wedding in the summer means you have to worry less about the unpredictable weather?but with warmer weather comes more planning for the menu. Warm or scorching temperatures can really do a number on food, especially if you’re serving anything outdoors. In order to keep your food safe and weather-appropriate, summer wedding menus are all about keeping things light, crisp, and refreshing. Here are some tips on creating a heat-proof summer wedding menu that your guests will love.
First Things First: Talk Timing With Your Caterer

Before you even write down a menu item on the books, you want to have a plan for the timing of all the food with your caterer. In the summer when the weather is warmer, it’s important that the food be served in a timely manner so that nothing sits out too long and gets wilted, melted, or becomes unsafe to eat. If you’re planning a cocktail hour outside, for example, it’s best to implement the use of servers who can go around and offer hors d’ouevres to your guests. This ensures that all of the food will be passed out and consumed within a certain amount of time so that nothing will spoil.
Although this is less of a concern when you’re serving food indoors, it’s still a good idea to talk to your caterer about how the food will be transported, when it will be served, and how long they will keep the food out if you’re having a buffet.

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