Brunch Choices

• For a wedding that falls between breakfast and lunch, you can serve a range of foods, primarily baked goods. Offer guests miniature muffins in a variety of flavors, such as blueberry, corn and even chocolate chip. You can also serve pastries such as danishes and cookies. An assortment of items on skewers such as French toast sticks or pancakes, with small ramekins of syrup on hand for dipping, are tasteful treats.
  
  

Mid-Afternoon Choices

• Light and easily transportable lunch items make good finger foods for a wedding reception that falls after lunch but before dinner in the mid-afternoon. For example, cheeseburger, chicken and pulled pork slider sandwiches are a common choice. Having deli meats and cheeses along with rolls enables guests to construct their own sandwiches. Include some pre-made finger sandwiches as well. Miniature hot dogs and even smoked salmon on toast are fitting for an afternoon reception.
  
  

Cocktail Party Choices

• If you are having a reception around a cocktail party, which typically is held later in the evening, ensure that plenty of food, even if it is finger food, is served to coordinate with the alcohol. Swedish meatballs, miniature quesadillas, bacon-wrapped scallops, tapas and miniature beef and chicken skewers work well with this type of event. In addition, you could also have sushi rolls available, as well as tempura, spring rolls or fried egg rolls.
  
  

Basic Finger Food Choices

• Most weddings offer finger foods, or hors d'oeuvres, either during the cocktail hour or throughout the entire reception. A common choice for this is a cheese and cracker platter. This typically incorporates a variety of types of cheeses, crackers and sometimes meats such as pepperoni or prosciutto. Guests use toothpicks or small plates to sample the spread. Other choices include coconut shrimp, cocktail wieners and olive buffets.