I posted just a few posts ago about dating, so c’mon, I hope you weren’t thinking I was talking about ME!
Just a few weeks ago I went to a wedding and dinner reception and it reminded me how difficult going to events like that can be for a Celiac or someone with a food allergy. So I thought I’d make a nice little post about how I handle it – as a single girl, and as a Celiac. And as a girl that loves good food.
First things first:
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What time is the wedding? If the reception is during a meal time and a meal will be served, you’ll definitely need to think ahead.
As much as you want a gluten free meal for yourself … remember that the wedding is about the bride & groom. NOT about your Celiac disease. My recommendation is to not bring up your food concerns with them! What I would do, however, is call the venue and ask what your options might be. Ask what will be served and what options might be already be gluten free that will be served at the reception.
I would not ask them to make changes for you unless the kitchen is already familiar with the needs of the gluten free Celiac community. Not because you’d be annoying to ask, but really I just wouldn’t trust a kitchen that is working on producing mass plates of food for a bunch of hungry wedding goers!
If you’re going to be at a resort or hotel, or even a restaurant, you might be in luck that you can separately order a meal for yourself that is outside the scope of the reception food. Be prepared to pay for it, though! Your dinner should not be an added expense for the wedding couple!
What I usually do is eat on my way to the wedding. If you’re in California, like me, this means you can run through In-N-Out and get yourself a protein style burger and fries (yay for gluten free fast food!) Then bring snacks with you and store them in your purse. If you’re feeling adventurous, even remember to pack yourself a gluten free cupcake so you’ll have dessert.
What kinds of things do I pack? Protein! Protein will help you feel full longer, so I keep little bags of almonds handy, or the Kind+ Fruit & Nut Bars are also a great go-to item when I need something on the go. But be forewarned – if they’re kept in a warm place they can get gooey. And licking your food out of the package is kind of seen as a weird thing. TRUST me on that one.