| Preparing for a bridal shower is difficult in it of itself, but | | | | advance. This type of main course is for great |
| its creating a menu that can be most challenging. | | | | presentation and provides you with the opportunity to |
| There are so many details to take into consideration. | | | | individually serve your guests, so it's probably best to |
| Not only do you have to consider the bride's | | | | reserve it for more formal types of bridal showers. |
| preferences, but you also have to worry about your | | | | It is also a good idea to provide vegetarian alternatives |
| guests who might be allergic to certain types of food. | | | | for those in your crowd who do not eat meat or |
| There could also be vegetarians in your midst. These | | | | animal products. The casserole and salad menu is an |
| concerns, though, are usually overshadowed by the | | | | ideal choice in this case, and the Web is a great |
| entertainment good food can provide. | | | | resource if you need to find vegetarian or vegan |
| Everyone loves Sunday brunches, right? A brunch | | | | recipes for planning this sort of menu. |
| theme will be casual, yet provide enough food for | | | | Cake is probably the most time-honored dessert when |
| those looking for a full meal. Baked goods are a staple | | | | it comes to bridal showers. However, with more and |
| in any brunch, and you can't go wrong with different | | | | more brides going against tradition, this might present a |
| types of fruits as another side. If you're looking for a | | | | problem. A dessert buffet with several different |
| main dish, quiche is always well-liked. When it comes to | | | | choices, including cake, is a good solution to this |
| drinks, coffee, tea, juice, and milk are ideal choices, but | | | | dilemma. Or, you could serve the bride's favorite |
| you could also provide champagne punch or Bloody | | | | dessert in place of cake. But, if you feel cake is |
| Marys as more fancy alternatives. To top off your | | | | necessary, serve it with other alternatives such as |
| brunch with a dessert, it's a good plan to stick to fruity | | | | spiced fruit pies. You could also serve only desserts as |
| desserts, such as lemon squares or chocolate | | | | your shower theme. A fun option might be a chocolate |
| covered strawberries. | | | | fountain, if your desserts involve chocolate covered |
| If your bridal shower is in the late afternoon or evening, | | | | items like strawberries. |
| you will want to keep your menu simple so that you | | | | You can't go wrong with a large selection of hors |
| can be a good host. Preparing a meal ahead of time, | | | | d'oeuvres either. Provide a great deal of finger food, |
| such as a casserole, is a good plan because the | | | | such as cheese, crackers, muffins, veggies, and dips |
| casserole can bake while you see to your guests. | | | | for your guests to choose from. This setup is ideal if |
| Lasagna is a popular option for this. Keep your side | | | | you do not have much space for a sit down type |
| dishes basic too. Something like a salad is ideal in this | | | | meal. |
| situation, because like the casserole, it can be made in | | | | While making good food choices for a bridal shower |
| advance and be ready to serve. | | | | may be difficult, it still provides the perfect wedding |
| Another alternative to a casserole would be grilled or | | | | shower backdrop and setting for your guests. |
| smoked meat, as again you can prepare them in | | | | |