Amazing Wedding Entree Dishes

Treat yourselves (and guests!) to one of these unique culinary delights. By Andrea Fowler.

When it comes to figuring out your reception menu it’s easy to feel underwhelmed by dishes you’ve seen a hundred times. You want to serve something special, right? But also within budget. First thing’s first: ask your venue what their catering policy is. They may have in-house catering services that you’re required to use or charge a fee if you want to bring someone else in. From there, you can work out things like seasonal selections, presentation specifics and serving logistics. 

The biggest dinner trend we’re seeing right now? Interactive stations. Couples are moving away from a sit-down three or four course dinner where the food is brought to guests by waitstaff, and instead having passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hours or self-serve food stations. Guests still have the opportunity to sit down and enjoy their meal, but there’s less table-time and more mingling time. Let our favorite amazing wedding entree dishes inspire your reception menu. 

  1. Lobster With Mashed PotatoesLobster dinner idea for a wedding reception entreeLOVEDAYS PHOTOGRAPHYFrom: An Elegant Wedding at The Phoenix Room in Newburyport, Massachusetts
  2. Vegetarian Vegetable and Couscous SaladVegetarian couscous dish for a wedding reception entreeDAMION HAMILTONFrom: A Contemporary Jewish Wedding in Sonoma, CA
  3. Seasonal Food With Flavorful Seasonings and SaucesThanksgiving-inspired menu idea for a wedding reception entreeROBIN VAN DYKE PHOTOGRAPHYFrom: An Outdoor Fall Wedding at Leslie-Alford-Mims House in Holly Springs, North Carolina
  4. Filet Mignon With Green Beans Filet mignon and green beans dinner idea for a wedding reception entreeCAROLINE TRAN PHOTOGRAPHERFrom: An Oheka Castle Wedding in Huntington, New York
  5. Barbecue Favorites: Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese and BiscuitsBarbecue menu idea for a wedding reception entreeTANVEER BADAL PHOTOGRAPHYFrom: A Green Building Wedding in Brooklyn, New York
  6. Seasonal SaladSeasonal salad idea for a wedding reception entreeONELOVE PHOTOGRAPHYFrom: A Whimsical, Rustic Chic Wedding at Tiato in Santa Monica, California
  7. Chicken and WafflesChicken and waffles dinner idea for a wedding reception entreeHEATHER & JARED PHOTOGRAPHYFrom: A Shabby-Chic Southern Wedding at Historic Masonic Amphitheater in Clifton Forge, Virginia
  8. Fajita and Taco BarMexican-inspired dinner idea for a wedding reception entreeTAYLOR RAE PHOTOGRAPHYFrom: A Bright, Backyard Wedding at a Private Residence in Yardley, Pennsylvania
  9. Cucumber-Rolled Fresh Greens and PeppersCucumber-rolled salad idea for a wedding reception entreeTHERESA CHOI PHOTOGRAPHYFrom: A Walters Art Museum Wedding in Baltimore, Maryland
  10. Wood-Fired Family-Style Pizza DinnerFamily-style pizza dinner idea for a wedding reception entreeTIFANI LYN PHOTOGRAPHYFrom: A Vintage Garden Wedding at a Private Residence in Saugatuck, Michigan
  11. Family-Style Fall Vegetable and Fennel SaladFamily-style fall vegetable salad idea for a wedding reception entreeJBM WEDDINGSFrom: A Industrial Elegant Wedding at 501 Union in Brooklyn, New York
  12. Brunch-Style Bagel BarBrunch-style bagel bar idea for a wedding reception entreeHANNAH ARISTA PHOTOGRAPHYFrom: An Organic, Rustic-Themed Backyard Wedding at a Private Residence in Los Angeles, California
  13. Freshly Grilled CornFreshly grilled corn idea for a wedding reception entreeDETOUR WEDDINGSFrom: A Colorful Mexican Fusion Wedding at Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City, Mexico
  14. American Family-Style DinnerAmerican family-style dinner idea for a wedding reception entreeREADYLUCKFrom: Hip, Vintage Americana Wedding at TBD Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York
  15. Grilled Chicken and Cherry Tomato SkewersFreshly grilled skewer dinner idea for a wedding reception entreeJAMIE MERCURIO PHOTOGRAPHYFrom: A Whimsical and Nautical Wedding at Bold Colorful Life Estate in Boothbay, Maine
  16. Spring Green SaladSpring green salad idea for a wedding reception entreeEPAGA FOTOFrom: A Modern Orange Wedding With Rustic Twist at The Guild in Kansas City, Missouri
  17. Butternut Squash, Fresh Fruit and StakeButternut squash, fresh fruit and stake dinner idea for a wedding reception entree