A lot of decisions go into planning your wedding. Among these, you’ll need to select the time of day the festivities will begin, which will affect the menu you serve the guests. Here, the caterers at Marians Catering in Wahiawa, HI, discuss the reasons for selecting different times of day as well as what food to serve.

Afternoon Wedding

If you’re planning an intimate affair and don’t want it to last for hours, hold the ceremony in the afternoon. This timing also gives you more venue choices, which will allow you to select something other than the traditional banquet hall.

For an afternoon event, the caterers at Marians Catering recommend lighter dishes, so attendees can pick from the offerings for a snack or late lunch. The Japanese menu has a range to choose from with items like sushi, pork long rice, sweet-sour spareribs, and even fruit. Or you can create a custom menu with filling, yet not too heavy foods. Marians provides the option of mixing and matching various salads and savory appetizers, like a cheese and cold cut platter alongside crab claws.

Nighttime Ceremony

An evening wedding is perfect for couples who want to savor the moment and dance the night away with friends and family. This event for party people usually runs late. It’s a feasible option if you’re not leaving for a honeymoon right away and will have time to recover your energy the next day.

With a nighttime ceremony, you can serve either a sit-down dinner or an open buffet. If you opt for the former, Marians offers a variety of menus, including the classic Hawaiian menu, which contains delicious kalua pig, lomi lomi salmon, and rice, and the Pupu menu, which comes with fried chicken, pasta salad, meatballs, and more. If you decide to provide a buffet, Marians has an extensive a la carte menu with everything from appetizers to entrees to desserts.

No matter what time the ceremony is held, the expert caterers at Marians Catering will help you design a wedding feast that will appeal to all your guests. They have over 60 years of experience working with clients across Oahu, and are known for their reliable service and delicious food. Visit the website to take a closer look at their menus, and call (808) 621-6758 to start planning today!