Three Special Diets You May Need to Consider Before Your Wedding

While everyone has dishes that they don’t like and foods that they would prefer never to eat again, some guests at your wedding might have serious dietary restrictions that will need to be addressed by your wedding planner in Philadelphia. Making sure to ask your guests if they have any special dietary needs is crucial to ensuring that everyone in attendance at your wedding has a great time and is able to enjoy themselves without going hungry. Here are three common special diets that your team for event planning in Philadelphia can help you navigate:

Vegetarian and vegan. While most people know that vegetarians don’t eat meat, you may also have some vegans in attendance at your wedding. Vegans choose not to eat any products that come from an animal. While vegetarians will commonly eat animal products such as cheese, milk, and eggs, vegans typically forgo these foods.

Gluten-free. Gluten-free diets, once only followed by those with celiac disease or other lower intestinal issues, are now being observed by more and more people for their alleged health benefits. Gluten is a protein found in many breads, oats, and grains, as well as some artificial meats.

Religious diets. There are a number of special religious diets that are observed both year-round or at certain times of the year. One of the most common religious diets is that dictated by Islamic Law called “halal;” the halal diet forbids any type of pork or alcohol products from coming into contact with consumed food. Hasidic Jews may also follow the Kosher diet, which forbids things like bloody meat or non-scaled fish like catfish from being consumed.

Planning a successful wedding is all about taking the time to consider what your guests need to help you have a special day. Speaking with your guests while planning the menu can help you offer alternative menu items for those with special dietary needs. Here at Catering by Mario’s, we do everything we can to provide you with the catering services that you deserve. To learn more about event planning for your special day, give us a call at 267-234-7905.