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Hofstra26
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Re: Vegan wedding
I would obviously attend the wedding and survive, lol, but that being said, I do think you should always consider your guests regardless of the event. The same way a non-vegan might be offered an alternative choice at a wedding with a meat heavy menu, those who are not vegan should also be offered a non-vegan option for dinner. It's the considerate thing to do.
That being said, I'd likely eat before going to the wedding so I'm not hungry all night.
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Paramount
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Re: Vegan wedding
I politely disagree with the OP.
Its their wedding. and YES you want people to feel comfortable.
However, if their is their lifestyle and they stick to it they might feel like they are hypocrites if they offer something against their beliefs.
Should I have served Ham and Shrimp at my Jewish wedding so non Jews felt more comfortable? KWIM.
In this case I see why they are doing it. It would against their morals to do anything else.
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| Posted 3/15/17 12:09 PM |
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MandJZ
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Re: Vegan wedding
I can understand why this may be surprising, I guess, but think of it like: if you were attending the wedding of a kosher couple, would you expect them to serve non kosher food for the guests who aren't Jewish/don't keep kosher?
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| Posted 3/15/17 12:20 PM |
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LadyS
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Vegan wedding
I am not vegan but we have friends who are and vegan food has come a long way in recent years. The food may be just as enjoyable and you should attend with an open mind. The couple is definitely not obligated to serve meat and dairy, especially on one of the most important celebratory days of their lives. They're serving their guests food and it's not like the food goes against your beliefs or dietary restrictions.
I agree with the previous posters re: kosher weddings, and would also add that some guests may find ethnic wedding food strange and unaccomodating to the unadventurous as well, but the couple can choose to serve whatever they want.
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| Posted 3/15/17 12:30 PM |
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StaceyLu
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Vegan wedding
I would definitely go out of sheer curiosity! They're doing some really amazing things with vegan cuisine these days. If their caterer knows what they're doing, it can be really elevated to haute cuisine and not just the tofu loaf or veggie burgers that most people associate with veganism. And the desserts...I often choose vegan desserts over traditional ones with eggs, butter because they're sooooooo amazingly yummy.
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Sash
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Re: Vegan wedding
I would be excited to try something new.. Can you please post the options? Im so curious.
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Pomegranate5
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Re: Vegan wedding
I would never expect a vegan couple (assuming it's for ethical reasons) to serve meat at their wedding. That would be pretty horrifying for them.
Vegan food, when done right, is quite good. I'd happily attend.
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RainyDay
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Vegan wedding
I definitely wouldn't expect a vegan to serve meat to their guests. People are usually vegan for ethical reasons. I would just eat before the wedding or just not go. I don't really think it's that big of a deal.
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| Posted 3/15/17 2:27 PM |
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Re: Vegan wedding
As others have said, if they are vegans for ethical reasons, then I see why they wouldn't have any non-vegan food at their wedding.
I, too, am curious as to what the options are. I say pick what you are most drawn to and have something else to eat before or after if you think you will be hungry.
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twobabies
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Re: Vegan wedding
Posted by Sash
I would be excited to try something new.. Can you please post the options? Im so curious.
I was wondering the same thing, What are the choices!?
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| Posted 3/15/17 2:56 PM |
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beachbabe
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Vegan wedding
I would just eat a big meal before going just incase you don't like what's served.
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| Posted 3/15/17 3:05 PM |
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StarsStripes
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Vegan wedding
I'd be more annoyed with a non-alcohol wedding, maybe after a couple of drinks the food will taste better lol
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| Posted 3/15/17 5:36 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Vegan wedding
Posted by MandJZ
I can understand why this may be surprising, I guess, but think of it like: if you were attending the wedding of a kosher couple, would you expect them to serve non kosher food for the guests who aren't Jewish/don't keep kosher?
Yup, this exactly. I would suck it up and go, and eat before hand like others have said. Not a big deal at all, but then again, I'm not a "foodie" and don't really care what I'm served at a wedding. I'm there to celebrate the marriage, not necessarily to stuff my face
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MC09
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Re: Vegan wedding
I don't think it's a big deal. It's who they are and probably very important to them for ethical reasons. I'm sure the food will be good, decent at the very least.
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GoldenRod
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Re: Vegan wedding
I also think it's along the same line as complaining that there wasn't any steak at my friend's traditional Chinese wedding. Nothing but traditional Chinese wedding food...  (lots of unusual food for me, but still pretty cool to try new things.)
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Diane
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Re: Vegan wedding
Posted by twobabies
Posted by Sash
I would be excited to try something new.. Can you please post the options? Im so curious.
I was wondering the same thing, What are the choices!?
same here...Im curious.
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| Posted 3/16/17 7:07 AM |
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Sash
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Re: Vegan wedding
Posted by Diane
Posted by twobabies
Posted by Sash
I would be excited to try something new.. Can you please post the options? Im so curious.
I was wondering the same thing, What are the choices!?
same here...Im curious.
{chant} Choices choices choices  {chant} 
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mommy2B3
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Re: Vegan wedding
My brother has been a vegetarian for about 10 years, and bc I do all of the holidays at my house, I have made a ton of awesome dishes for him. I'd say gluten free is way worse then vegetarian or vegan lol ((maybe bc I just had to go gluten free and I miss bread  )). I would go and enjoy yourself, the food shouldn't be bad, imitation meat isn't good to me, but tofu is amazing if done correctly. And booze, that's really what's important at a wedding
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| Posted 3/16/17 10:49 AM |
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tourist
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Re: Vegan wedding
Posted by Sash
Posted by Diane
Posted by twobabies
Posted by Sash
I would be excited to try something new.. Can you please post the options? Im so curious.
I was wondering the same thing, What are the choices!?
same here...Im curious.
{chant} Choices choices choices {chant}
Sadly, the OP is now an invalid user, so she won't be sharing. (unless she creates a new profile)
Out of curiosity, I looked up vegan wedding menus& found this caterer in the Seattle area. I think everything on the vegan menu sounds good except the curry, the tofu, the soba noodles, but that is just my preference, I know many of omnivores who would eat those things.
http://snuffins.com/how-it-works/menus/vegetarian-vegan
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NervousNell
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Re: Vegan wedding
Posted by tourist
Posted by Sash
Posted by Diane
Posted by twobabies
Posted by Sash
I would be excited to try something new.. Can you please post the options? Im so curious.
I was wondering the same thing, What are the choices!?
same here...Im curious.
{chant} Choices choices choices {chant}
Sadly, the OP is now an invalid user, so she won't be sharing. (unless she creates a new profile)
How did that happen so fast?
Strange
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Chai77
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Re: Vegan wedding
I was going to say this is rude since they are only considering themselves and not their guests, but after reading the other responses-
IF this is a moral consideration for them, then I can understand it.
DH and I however would not be happy about the lack of food choices. DH feels like he needs some type of meat or fish in order for it to be a meal, but we would just deal with it. He'd probably head straight to Arby's after the wedding. 
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soontobemommyof2
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Re: Vegan wedding
Posted by tourist
Posted by Sash
Posted by Diane
Posted by twobabies
Posted by Sash
I would be excited to try something new.. Can you please post the options? Im so curious.
I was wondering the same thing, What are the choices!?
same here...Im curious.
{chant} Choices choices choices {chant}
Sadly, the OP is now an invalid user, so she won't be sharing. (unless she creates a new profile)
Out of curiosity, I looked up vegan wedding menus& found this caterer in the Seattle area. I think everything on the vegan menu sounds good except the curry, the tofu, the soba noodles, but that is just my preference, I know many of omnivores who would eat those things.
http://snuffins.com/how-it-works/menus/vegetarian-vegan
Yum! I agree with u however I've found myself liking curry in certain dishes like the Chicken Curry from SkinnyTaste and also there's an authentic Thai restaurant by my house that makes amazing curry puffs!
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NervousNell
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Re: Vegan wedding
Posted by Chai77
DH and I however would not be happy about the lack of food choices. DH feels like he needs some type of meat or fish in order for it to be a meal, but we would just deal with it. He'd probably head straight to Arby's after the wedding.
I am the same. I read that sample menu and to me some of it sounded great- but it sounded like all side dishes.
Lots of veges and risottos and noodles.
All sides.
But I agree that if they have moral reasons for being vegan than I wouldn't expect them to serve meat.
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jame0801
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Vegan wedding
I do agree that vegans should serve what makes them comfortable. I do have a funny story though. So DH's cousin got married around 5 years ago (both vegan). I guess we didnt think about what the choices would be and went unaware. So cocktail hour comes (mind u my DH is a total meat eater and doesnt like too many veggies). There is HUGE line to a "carving" station. We cant see what it is but it seems to be the only food option so we get on the line. We must have waited like 20 minutes on this line. We are both pretty hungry at that point (sat through ceremony etc). We finally get up to the station and I sh*t u not it was a single Heirloom Tomato they were carving. My husband looks at me with a look that I had to hold my laughter in like hes thinking are u f'in serious?? So he politely takes his tomato slice on his plate and we walk away. He was so pissed and I was literally almost peeing myself from laughter.
We had a great time at the wedding (my poor DH was starving when we left lmao) but I was very happy with the food. We still laugh about the tomato.
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MC09
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Re: Vegan wedding
Posted by jame0801
I do agree that vegans should serve what makes them comfortable. I do have a funny story though. So DH's cousin got married around 5 years ago (both vegan). I guess we didnt think about what the choices would be and went unaware. So cocktail hour comes (mind u my DH is a total meat eater and doesnt like too many veggies). There is HUGE line to a "carving" station. We cant see what it is but it seems to be the only food option so we get on the line. We must have waited like 20 minutes on this line. We are both pretty hungry at that point (sat through ceremony etc). We finally get up to the station and I sh*t u not it was a single Heirloom Tomato they were carving. My husband looks at me with a look that I had to hold my laughter in like hes thinking are u f'in serious?? So he politely takes his tomato slice on his plate and we walk away. He was so pissed and I was literally almost peeing myself from laughter.
We had a great time at the wedding (my poor DH was starving when we left lmao) but I was very happy with the food. We still laugh about the tomato.
A tomato? Lol 
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