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Wedding and Shower Recipes

Make your wedding memorable with these delicious wedding cake recipes, bridal shower menus, and more.

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Our Best Wedding and Bridal Shower Menus

Host a wonderful wedding weekend with delicious recipes from these menus.
  • Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Horseradish-Roasted New Potatoes

    Peaceful Wedding Weekend Menu

    Pamper the parents of the bride with a relaxing dinner or brunch away from the fray. (Serves 4-6)
  • Elegant Reception at Home

    Elegant Reception at Home

    Host an intimate reception at home with these make-ahead recipes for a crowd. (Serves 25)
  • Luncheon with the Girls

    Girls-Only Bridal Luncheon

    Female friends and relatives of the bride and groom are sure to enjoy this delectable luncheon menu. (Serves 8)
  • Spinach-and-Herb Stuffed Pork

    Seated Dinner Reception Menu

    Serve wedding guests in style with this refined menu for a seated dinner reception.
  • Chocolate Boxes with Raspberry Mousse

    Bridesmaids' Luncheon Menu

    Honor your attendants in style with this elegant luncheon menu. (Serves 6)
  • Tossed Green Salad With Crispy Cayenne Nuts

    Three-Course Rehearsal Dinner Menu

    After marching up and down the aisle, standing on pennies or tape, and practicing who does what, it's time to relax and honor the wedding party and guests with a classic rehearsal dinner. (Serves 10)
  • Sparkling Cranberry Blush

    Great Reception

    Our blushingly beautiful and healthy party-sized menu doesn't take a lot of time to prepare. Much of the preparation for these recipes can be done ahead. (Serves 12 to 24)

Top-Rated Wedding and Bridal Shower Recipes

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    Southern Living, April 1998
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  2. Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta

    Oxmoor House, January 2000
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  3. Spinach Quiches

    Southern Living, November 2001
    5 stars
  4. Meyer Lemon Sherbet

    Sunset, March 1997
    5 stars
  5. Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

    Southern Living, November 2005
    5 stars
  6. Curried Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches

    Southern Living, July 2008
    5 stars


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