Wednesday
May022012
Mum's Australian 1950's Wedding Menu
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 1:13PM 
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Goodness me, like all things "wedding food" has gone through a dramatic transformation since 1950's. I thought I'd share my Mum's wedding menu straight from the 1955 caterers bill. No food stations with your favourite foodie theme here, no sushi, macaron towers, mini spicy Mexican burgers, no cocktail bars, Parisian pastries or the like.
But, but, but, there was Ox Tongue, copius amounts of whipped cream and don't forget the party pies and cocktail sausages!! My Mums 21st menu is also included. Enjoy a look back.... and happy baking :)
Wedding Breakfast menu
- Ham and Ox Tongue
- Green Salad
- Roll and Butter
- Cream Sponges
- Cream and Fancy Cakes
- Wine Trifle and Cream
- Fruit Salad and Cream
- Soft Drink
- Tea
Wedding Reception Menu
- Assorted Sandwiches
- Cream Sponge
- Cream and Fancy Cakes
- Sausage Rolls
- Cocktail Sausages
- Soft Drink
- Coffee
21st Birthday Menu
Same menu as wedding reception with the option to add...
- Fruit Salad
- Wine Trifle
- Party Pies
- Party Pasties
- Fish Patties
Reader Comments (5)
So interesting! Yes, a lot of cream! :)
How fascinating! I'm going to a wedding this weekend and imagine it will be quite different. I might even ask the mother of the bride what they ate at her wedding. :-)
Hi Faithy... thank you and yes, there certainly is a lot of cream... and it's for a "breakfast".
Hi Cindy, I never got to talk to my Mum about what food she had at her wedding... I was so surprised when I first the menu... can't imagine Mum in her gorgeous dress saying "pass the party pies please". I do hope you did get the chance to ask the mother of the bride what they ate at their wedding :)
Wow, that's awesome. How fascinating to see your mum's menu - and how much things have changed!
Thank you Sugary Flower :)