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Good snacks to serve at a wedding include canapés during drinks, a late-night snack like chips or pizza, and a sweet table. Think about easy-to-eat finger foods that do not need cutlery, so guests can mingle and chat.
Snacks can keep energy up between the ceremony and the meal, and again later in the evening. For the drinks reception, serve small canapés that are easy to hold in one hand. Think mini quiches, sausage rolls, bruschetta, or vegetable samosas. Make sure you include a few vegetarian and vegan options.
For the evening, many couples offer a late-night snack, especially if there is dancing. A simple spread of chips, sliders, or mini fish and chips goes down well. A grazing table with cheeses, crackers, olives, and fruit is another relaxed option that lets guests help themselves.
A sweet table with cupcakes, brownies, or doughnuts can double as a dessert and a favour. If you have children at the wedding, add some plain snacks like popcorn or fruit. Always check with your venue about any rules on outside food, and let your caterer know about any allergies among your guests.
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