Incorporating Your Family Traditions Into Your Wedding Menu

Family is everything to us at Reeka. Incorporating family traditions is a great way to make your special day even more meaningful and add an extra personal touch. Here are some tips to help you incorporate your family's culinary heritage into your wedding menu:

Research Your Family’s Heritage

The first step in incorporating family traditions into your wedding menu is to research your family's culinary heritage. Talk to your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and any other relatives to learn about your family's signature dishes and food traditions.

Select Dishes That Hold Special Meaning

Choose dishes that hold special meaning for you and your partner. Maybe your grandmother's lasagna recipe has been a family favourite for generations, or perhaps your partner's family has a signature dish that they always serve at special occasions. Your wedding menu is the perfect place to show some personality.

Adapt Traditional Dishes to Suit Your Wedding Menu

While you may want to stick to traditional family recipes, it's important to adapt them to suit your wedding menu. If you're having a summer wedding, you may want to serve a lighter version of your family's signature dish. Alternatively, if you're having a formal wedding, you may want to elevate the presentation of your family's dish to match the occasion. Put a modern spin on classic family dishes, try experimenting with different ingredients or presentation styles. For example, you could add a unique sauce to your grandmother's lasagna recipe or serve it in individual portions for a modern twist.

As a family-run business, we love anything and everything to do with family here at Reeka. If you’d like to incorporate your culinary heritage into your wedding menu, we are all ears!