Modern Rustic Country BBQ

My fiance (MK) and I are both fairly laid back people. We decided a fancy chic wedding just isn't us. We are hoping to have a relatively casual country BBQ at the barn. Our ceremony will be outside in a courtyard and there will be country cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while we have family photos taken.

 

MK and I have been debating on how dinner will be served. We are currently meeting with caterers comparing buffet vs. plated vs. family style. We like the idea of people having choices and the ability to take as much as they would like of certain foods, which is why buffet or family style are really sticking out to us. Some of our family members are not big fans of a buffet at a wedding so we are leaning a bit more towards family style where platters are set out on each table and guests can serve themselves, that way we have a bit more of a casual feel but still appease our family :)

We are really excited about our dessert table.Our family is full of excellent bakers and we've been asking close family members if they would make some of their yummiest desserts to feature on the table with our cake. I know it's been done before but I love the idea and we are going to have some amazing homemade desserts...apple crumble, brownies, pineapple delight, banana chocolate chip bread, caramel cake, cheese cake with raspberry drizzle. Super yum!! I'll be making tags most likely on little chalkboards with information about the dessert and who it was provided by.

 

MK, like most guys, loves burgers. He has been awesome with adopting a bit more of a vegetarian lifestyle since moving in with me, so I wanted to include something I knew he would love at the wedding. Our late night (because we both come from European families where a late night meal will be expected) will be sliders & french fries (and grilled cheese for the veggie heads like myself).