These BBQ wedding menu ideas are a fun way to celebrate the big day! Whether you’re having an outdoor wedding or an elegant wedding with a more casual reception, you’ll love these popular barbecue ideas!
When it comes to hosting a wedding on a budget, one of the most important things to consider is the menu.
The good news? You can save a lot of money by doing a backyard BBQ and hosting your reception in an outdoor space! Don’t worry either — there are dozens of beautiful ideas to give BBQ food a little elegance! Plus, you’ll be able to create your own menu and special touches to the wedding meal! It’s the perfect solution!
Whether you’re looking for easy appetizers, simple main dishes to serve a crowd, or make ahead sides to serve with your BBQ, we have you covered with this big list of BBQ menu ideas! Everyone at your wedding will rave about the food when you whip up any of these delicious recipes. Rest assured with these BBQ wedding menu ideas, you can prepare a delicious array of food for your reception while still sticking to your budget. You can’t go wrong by serving smoked short ribs at your wedding. Your guests will love the fork-tender meat and combination of seasonings in this recipe from The Short Order cook. If you’re looking for an easy recipe to serve a crowd, you’ll love these pork bell burnt ends from Erica’s Recipes, which feature a sweet and salty glaze. This simple recipe for spinach strawberry salad is one of our favorite summer wedding menu ideas because its lighter flavors. The delicious combination of creamy cheese and smoky beef in this recipe for BBQ brisket mac and cheese from Tao of Spice is sure to be a hit at your reception. This simple recipe for grilled bacon wrapped shrimp from Pinch and Swirl makes the perfect finger food for your wedding guests. Serve the flavor of BBQ at your reception without the need for a grill at all using this easy recipe for Honey BBQ meatballs from Jenna Kate at Home. Prepare a quick and easy side dish for your wedding guests with the help of this recipe for grilled baby potatoes from The Vegan Larder. The delicious seasoning blend in this recipe for grilled mahi mahi from Flavor Mosaic is sure to be a hit with your wedding guests. With the help of this recipe for sweet and spicy chicken thighs from Butter Your Biscuit, you can prepare a budget-friendly main course for your wedding guests. We love this sweet, rich flavor in these! On top of being easy to eat, these veggie skewers from The Forked Spoon will also look beautiful on your wedding food display. Plus, they're a great vegetarian option! These easy-to-eat grilled lamb chop lollipops from Aleka’s Get Together are the perfect appetizer for your BBQ wedding. Serve a crowd at your BBQ wedding with the help of your slow cooker and this recipe for Crockpot BBQ Chicken Breast from Amanda’s Cookin’. This flavorful recipe for broccoli potato salad from The Moody Blonde is an easy make-ahead side dish that’s perfect for a wedding and also fits many dietary restrictions. Give your wedding guests an easy-to-eat main course with the help of this recipe for grilled chicken skewers from Pups with Chopsticks. Serving sweet corn with BBQ is a must! And with this easy recipe for buttered sweet corn from Rosanna Etc., your guests can enjoy a delicious side dish at your reception. Add some sweetness to your wedding reception spread with the help of this recipe for grilled pineapple spears from Aleka’s Get Together. Serve your wedding guests a high-end entrée at your reception with the help of this recipe for grilled lobster tails from ConservaMom. The delicious combination of green onion and tomato in this easy orzo salad from The Culinary Compass is a great side dish you can make ahead of time for your reception. These quick and easy grilled chicken tenders from Nourish Plate are a simple main course to serve your wedding guests. We love to pair them with our favorite bbq sauce or other flavorful sauces! A classic pulled pork recipe is a great option when planning your BBQ wedding menu, and you’ll love this easy recipe from Dishes with Dad. Add some spice to your BBQ wedding menu with the help of this grilled Peri-Peri chicken from Strength and Sunshine. Your guests will love the smoky flavor of this recipe for bacon wrapped pork tenderloin from Girl Carnivore. Make sure to have plenty of delicious side dishes to pair with your main course! This grilled green bean casserole from Erica’s Recipes is a smoky take on a classic side dish (and so much better than traditional green beans)! Pasta salad is a great choice to pair with just about any BBQ main dish. And this recipe for pasta salad with asparagus from Garlic Salt and Lime is a quick and easy option for your wedding. The sweet and salty flavor of this grilled peaches recipe from In the Kitch would make a delicious appetizer or dessert. Let your wedding guests prepare their own dinner with the help of this build your own gourmet burger bar from Gennifer Rose. Bring the flavor of the islands to your wedding reception with the help of this recipe for Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs from Spend with Pennies. With this easy recipe for grilled vegetable salad from Craving California, you can prepare your side dish right on the grill with your main course. Make sure you have plenty of food to serve your guests by using your slow cooker to prepare the entrée with this easy recipe for Hawaiian chicken from The Magical Slow Cooker. Making kabobs is a great idea for a BBQ wedding and your guests are sure to love these easy shrimp skewers from Wholesome Yum. We also love to have something besides wedding cake to offer! This key lime pie is super easy to make and delicious!The Best BBQ Wedding Menu Ideas for a Reception
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Servers
We love the idea of doing buffet tables or Lazy Susans on each table so the wedding meal is more family style and doesn’t require servers.
Decor
You can also save a little money on vases by choosing wild flowers and placing them in mason jars! Also, choosing a pretty outdoor space helps eliminate the need to decorate as much!
Drinks
You could also do a cocktail hour before serving everyone dinner! We love the idea of having 2 signature drinks to save money. Depending on your guests’ tastes, you could do spiked ice tea and lemonades, as well as, virgin drink options!
We hope these delicious food ideas help you throw a rustic barbecue bbq wedding reception or rehearsal dinner!
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