Food and Drink at an Autumn or Winter Wedding

Having a wedding during the autumn and winter months can be a very enjoyable experience. Many people join in holy matrimony during these months in regards to the seasons’ appeal and natural beauty. Autumn weddings symbolize the ending of a relationship and the beginning of a partnership into new life. Winter weddings symbolize the mutual affection shared between two people embarking on a journey of togetherness and generation.

Each seasonal event has its own colors and themes associated with the event of marriage. Autumn is the time where trees shed their old selves and prepare for future life. Weddings are the same in that they shed the past relationship of a couple and join them together as one in a new generation of love.

Weddings held in autumn often have earthy tones of color and appearance. Bridesmaids usually wear dresses of neutral colors such as light brown, red, and orange. The grooms usually appear in all black in relation to the transformation of couple to husband and wife. The typical types of food served at autumn weddings are usually very festive with a historical tone. Turkey is very common, and a typical historical food served in celebration of coming together, such as Thanksgiving. A large ham is also a communal symbol of the party. The side dishes usually include vast arrays of potatoes, green beans, and stuffing while desert is typically a fine red wine and torte or cake.

Winter is the season of rest and admiration; what has happened and has yet to happen; love and progression are the aspects of congregation. The theme and tone of winter portray the progress of life. The bride typically wears white and the groom wears black. Snow represents a veil of calm peace covering the undiscovered fruits of the couple to be married. The type of food served at winter weddings is that of warm variety, such as entrees that welcome warmth and tranquility. Soups are served instead of salads, and the main course is usually some type of cooked meat such as pork or high quality beef. For dessert, white wine and chocolate cake is the most common combination.

When planning or attending an autumn/winter wedding, expect a very serene atmosphere. The bright joyous colorfulness of summer and spring is completely different from what one will experience. Friendly chatter and activity will fill the event while a subtle feeling of mutual peace will reside in each attendant. The seasonal appeal is a boundless influence on the symbol of new life.