(Almost) Finalized Dinner Menu

Today, I learned that liquids and keyboards don't mix. Rest in peace right shift key...

However, I also learned what Loverboy really wants out of our wedding menu. This morning he made me breakfast in bed. And by breakfast in bed, I mean tuna fish tacos. Yum, right? And a bit healthier than the carbladen pancakes I typically request.  After I woofed it down, "You know, there's a part of me that just wants to serve fish tacos at the wedding."

His face lit up. "It's California."
      Man translate: It's us.
Me: Yup
Him: We could do carne asada too...and something for your vegetarian bridesmaids.
Me: Uh, and your mother. (also a vegetarian)
Him: Yeah, that too. (Entirely ignoring the point and just focused on tacos). Who wouldn't love that meal?!?

Then he launched into a monologue about the different types of tacos and ingredients. No need for repetition, but the point was made.  The boy wants tacos!

Coincidentally, I discovered the self-catered section of A Practical Wedding. Super helpful to anyone considering that route...and apparently pretty touching too. I cried. Feeling SO much better about doing it ourselves. I think I might ask my BFF's mom to help Loverboy and Darling Cousin out, and then maybe they wouldn't need anyone else? Maybe?

So, here's the tentative post-ceremony menu:

Appetizers:

Mini BBQ Chicken Pizza

Mini jalapeno and pineapple pizza

Like so, but possible without the tomato and onion. 

Mini burger

With bacon? Yes? No?

Mini Caprese burger

Maybe veggie tempera or sushi

In-between:

Strawberry spinach salad

Main:  

Fish tacos with slaw

Carne Asada tacos

(possibly) Zucchini Tacos

From Spoon Fork Bacon

We still need to try these zucchini tacos from Spoon Fork Bacon, but the look is right! I want Loverboy to try something with eggplant too, because I heart eggplant. 

Sides:

Cupcake (shaped) rolls,

(maybe) Pomegranate Lettuce Cups

Mashed Potato Martini Bar

Yes, I know these are over done. But I heart them, and this is absolutely the only thing Loverboy gets no veto in. I told him before he proposed that I had to have one. He still proposed. This means I get one.

Buttermilk Mashed potatoes

(maybe garlic or wasabi too)

Toppings:

Broccoli and cheddar cheese

Pot roast

The usual chives and bacon bits and such

And then a bazillion desserts. One possible option is currently in the oven waiting to join my glass of bubbly.  Fingers crossed that it works because it's so US. And really, what else should a wedding be about?

Regardless, this amount of food seems more reasonable than what I was originally thinking - and certainly much more convenient for those in the kitchen. Which means I get my darling cousin and groom back. I'm still worried about having enough food for the vegetarians, but so far I think this looks good....and pairs well with my new favorite drink: pomegranate margaritas. (No picture because Loverboy swore it was too dark for pictures the last time we had them.)

Details on tonight's dessert testing to come...
xoxo, CCB