Vegan Wedding Ideas/ Plant-based Wedding Menu Ideas

Weddings are a joy to our lives, a platform for celebration to your heart’s fill! This is a no-bars-held platform for you to make your dream wedding come true, which means you get to choose your own unique color palette, you get to buy the dress which makes you feel like a princess, wear your favorite flowers on your hair, and dance to your favorite song with your favorite person in your arms! The way you celebrate your wedding day is more than a random array of choices made by you, but is rather a very intimate reflection of you and your persona. This means the food you choose for your wedding day is also extremely symbolic of you and your wedding day. Are you all about cozy winter dinners with soups and meat strews paired with warm buttered bread? Or are you more about fresh salmon infused with rosemary and fresh and light citrusy flavors perfect for your summer wedding? Or are you looking for a plant-based farm-to-table wedding menu that is full of delicious vegetables, crunchy salads, and food that agrees with your beliefs beautifully?

If the latter is true, you have landed in just the right place! This blog will provide some of the most amazing vegan and plant-based wedding menu ideas right from the entrée to the last bite of heavenly dessert! Are you ready to be mind blown?

Appetizers: 
 

1. Plant-based canapes like chickpea falafel or courgette fritters with beetroot sauces are great vegan appetizers to keep guests entertained between the ceremony and speeches.
 

2. Vegan finger foods like vegetable gyozas and cauliflower bits are always a hit, while hummus dips with carrot, cucumber, or celery are a hit with vegans and non-vegans equally.

Starters: 
 

1. Choose from more informal entrées like stuffed mushrooms or bruschetta for vegan wedding appetizers. Make plant-based meals fun again by stuffing your mushroom bites with walnuts, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.

2. Vegan bruschetta is a crowd-pleasing dish that will brighten up your tables. A crusty baguette, tomatoes, basil, and olives are the only ingredients in this dish.

3. A fresh pea, asparagus, and mint risotto or a comforting lentil soup with crusty bread are both good options for a more formal and full meal.

4. Tempeh Meades' Greek-inspired tempeh spinach filo packages would be a great addition to a vegan buffet or as an appetizer for wedding guests. 

Salads
 

1. Thai noodle salad with peanut sauce, cabbage, red bell pepper, and cilantro is a delicious way to start the wedding dinner off.

2. The light and delightful vegan salad of grapes, avocado, and arugula allows room for the cake and is light on the tummy.

3. Salad with mixed greens, quinoa, paprika, onions, and roasted almonds is also a wonderful vegan wedding alternative.

4. Crisp fennel, luscious peaches, creamy pesto, basil, and cucumbers as a late summer salad are light and delicious.

5. A more nutritious salad concept is a potato salad with radish, spring onions, varied foliage, and mustard dressing.

6. Another potato salad variety with apple cider dressing and rosemary, spinach, pepper, and mustard is hearty and rustic.

7. A salad with asparagus, avocado, greens, beans, and almonds is a tasty and healthy option.

8. A great choice is a mushroom salad with lentils, caramelized onions, crisp pine nuts, and saline capers.

9. Salad of lentils with roasted root vegetables, pumpkins, arugula, and pomegranate seeds, as well as a tasty dressing is perfect for a fall vegan wedding meal. 

10. A robust dish is a potato salad with saffron aioli, radishes, haricot vert, garlic, and dill that will not fail you.

 

Main Dishes
 

1. Think along the lines of a white wine sauce mushroom stroganoff made with ribbon noodles, olive oil, mushrooms, and onions.

2. An easy and excellent vegan main dish is mushroom Wellington with rosemary and walnuts which is deliciously rustic. 

3. A vegan hot pie with carrots, onions, paprika, peppers, and lentils for the holidays is perfect.

4. A beautiful suggestion is to replace a typical salad with cooked sweet potatoes with chickpeas and broccoli pesto.

5. The main dish of balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts with polenta is a hearty and filling alternative.

6. A deliciously creamy butternut squash linguine with fried sage is intriguing, but keep in mind that it contains cream. However, we are sure you can replace it with other non-dairy alternatives.

7. Pasta with garlic soy curl, oregano, onions, pepper, and paprika in a creamy sundried tomato sauce is just heavenly for a main dish.

8. Linguine with shiitake mushroom wine sauce, butter, and pepper is something that will never fail to please your guests. 

9. Ratatouille as a delicious main dish suggestion is just perfect. It's a traditional French dish with roasted vegetables and herbs.

10. You can also go for sautéed chalot, garlic, kale, shiitake mushrooms, and avocado stuffed butternut squash.

11. Snap peas, carrots, cilantro, ginger, and sesame oil in soba noodles are perfect for the main dish too.

12. Serve broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms, cooked with vegan creamy Dijon veggie pasta for a delectable main dish.
 

13. A hearty supper of vegan spinach ravioli with sautéed mushrooms with garlic and parmesan is as delicious as it sounds.

14. Serve spinach, garlic, olives, pine nuts, and, of course, peppers in a vegan red pepper spaghetti.

Desserts

1. Vegan cakes alone come with so many options that they will fill this entire section! There is a huge variety you can choose from, whether it's a variety of chocolate, lemon, vanilla, and, of course, vegan cheesecakes!

2. For a summer wedding, you can't go wrong with vegan ice creams. There are tons of inspiration available online for you to choose from.

3. Tiramisu with strawberries is just as amazing as its sounds and it's very easy to execute and make it raw, vegan, and sugar-free.

4. There is a range of delectable vegan muffin recipes that you can choose from, especially when it comes to a wedding serving breakfast food, like a brunch wedding.

5. Vegan stacked cakes are excellent not just for a birthday party but also for a vegan wedding!

6. Vegan panna cotta and a couple of delectable vegan parfaits will add an unexpected twist to the dessert table.

7. Because it is simple to make and takes few ingredients, an apple pie is an excellent choice for a wedding dessert.

8. Vegan cheesecake is just as fun as a regular cheesecake and it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. 

9. Compote de fruits is a combination of fruits cooked in sugar and is one of the best ways to showcase fresh fruit in the season while also creating a show-stoppingly wonderful dessert.

10. Sorbet made with frozen cranberries and fresh ginger mixed to make an unbeatable homemade sorbet is lovely for a spring and summer wedding.

11. A tasty banana cream pie will never let you down when all else fails

Vegan Wedding Menu Tips
 

Vegan caterer: While this may seem self-evident, hiring a caterer who specializes in plant-based dishes is the best way to ensure that all guests at your vegan wedding are satisfied. Rather than selecting a caterer who will tinker with classic dishes to make them dairy- and meat-free, look for a caterer who has a thorough understanding of plant-based components so you may choose from a variety of delectable vegan options. Consider Mediterranean recipes or dishes made with pasta, couscous, and curries, which are both delicious and filling for vegans and non-vegans alike.

Get it vegan-approved by a friend: Consider inviting a non-vegan friend to taste test the meal once you've identified some plant-based caterers to try out for a different viewpoint. This ensures that the majority of your wedding guests will have good cuisine. These are essentially your and your partner's selections, but getting a second perspective may help alleviate any concerns you have about non-vegan guests having a good time.

A plant-based cake: With the abundance of dairy, egg, and butter substitutes on the market, many bakers are opting for a vegan wedding cake. Bananas, vegan milk, and applesauce can all be used to supplement the dairy that is traditionally contained in a cake. Vegan dessert alternatives can also be used in place of the wedding cake. You will be surprised that there is a huge array of options available at your disposal when it comes to vegan wedding cakes, and the cake will feel just as magical for your non-vegan guests!

Mix-and-match vegan food station: Establish a range of bars and stations where guests can come and go throughout the ceremony. Food and dessert bars provide a delectable spin on entertainment. An olive oil bar, for example, where customers can select from a variety of olive oils from across the world that combine well with vegan bread or breadsticks. This is a completely vegan option that adds a fun element to your wedding day!

Vegan alcohol: Yes, that’s a thing! Some alcoholic beverages aren't vegan, whether because of the ingredients or the filtering method, which may surprise you and your guests. The simplest option is to serve vegan-friendly mixers alongside hard liquor, which is often vegan. You can stick to vegan beer selections if your wedding is more relaxed. Probably rent a sangria truck that offers vegan wine if you're a wine drinker. 

Trust the experts! Ask your caterer to assist you in planning your vegan wedding dinner while creating your menu, and let them take the reigns. These professionals have extensive experience in the culinary industry and can provide vegan wedding catering advice for delectable plant-based cuisine.

Let it be a happy surprise: When organizing your vegan wedding, you may decide not to inform your guests ahead of time that the cuisine will be plant-based. Many guests may have preconceptions about what vegan food tastes like, preventing them from fully appreciating the menu!
 

Vegan Tips-Off the Menu

Since veganism and sustainability go hand-in-hand, here are some fun wedding tips which carry the sentiment off the dinner table to the rest of the wedding venue!
 

Cruelty-free bridal makeup: Make sure to avoid cosmetics that have been tested on animals or contain animal byproducts, whether you apply your own makeup or hire a professional. Carmine, a scarlet pigment created from crushed bugs, and shellac, a beetle secretion, are two examples of non-vegan cosmetic components. Lip products frequently contain beeswax.

Soy candles: Candles add a romantic touch to your wedding, however, many traditional candles contain animal-derived ingredients such as beeswax and animal fat. Soy candles, which use soybean oil as a vegan option, burn for longer than regular candles.

Donate as a wedding favor: Donate on behalf of your guests. It's a beautiful tradition to spend a little money on your dear ones to thank them for spending your wonderful day with you. Instead of spending money on knick-knacks for wedding favors that will sit on a shelf for decades, give the wedding favors of compassion by donating towards a charity that will aid animals in need!

Sustainable flowers: The beautiful garland you show throughout the ceremony and reception should be constructed of actual greenery or blooms, just like your bridal bouquets. Garlands are typically created with plastic attachments and faux silk flowers. To learn more about how it was made and what materials were used, talk to your florist or look for hand-crafted options on sites like Etsy.

Guilt-free ring: Finding an ethical jeweler is one way to assure that no one or animal was hurt on your wedding day if you live a vegan lifestyle. Vegan and eco-friendly jewelry is getting increasingly popular, with more than 80% of customers concerned about a retailer's ethics. If you haven't chosen your rings yet, there are vegan versions available that are free of leather, pearls, or shells that can be worn on your wedding day as well as throughout your engagement. 

Perfect send-off: Not looking forward to getting showered with well-intentioned friend's fireworks? Bubbles, dried lavender, or sparklers can be given to your well-wishers... Just make sure any onsite animal pals are safe and sound inside.

Your wedding is a special day in the calendar, something that you will look back at for a long time. So it makes perfect sense that you want your wedding day to feel unique and perfectly representative of you. If you have embraced a vegan lifestyle, it's only natural that you will wish for your wedding menu to feature some amazing vegan dishes, whether totally or partially. After all, you will want to be able to enjoy your wedding meal! However, you might not even be vegan but just want to keep your wedding menu diverse and inclusive, keeping your guests in mind. Overall, whether it's keeping your close one's life choices in mind, or just as a reflection of your own, we have curated some of the vegan dishes we can find. We hope you managed to get some inspiration from this blog for your own wedding menu! Happy planning!