In an era where more and more couples choose to incorporate their personal values into their wedding, one story from Reddit ignited a heated debate about the boundaries between personal principles and consideration for guests. Steak, chicken, and fish are off the table at this vegetarian wedding, and the reactions came quickly.
A young bride turned to Reddit after a disagreement with her parents over her decision to serve meat-free dishes to the wedding guests. She explained that she and her fiancé are getting married on October 31, 2026 – and given that both are devoted vegetarians, they decided to plan the menu around their diet.
Tension peaked when her parents strongly objected to the plan. “My parents think it’s selfish not to serve meat and even threatened not to come if there won’t be any meat to eat,” she detailed in her post. Her parents also told her that her friends and other relatives might be “disappointed” by the menu choice as well, and she should expect people to leave early as a result.
Considering the family pressure, the bride also added that she might tweak the menu a bit, but she hadn’t yet decided. “We might include some local fish and serve it fresh,” she wrote, but immediately added her strong message: “I really don’t want to serve any kind of meat because it goes against my values and the thought of it makes me uncomfortable.”
With experience cooking for large groups, she also said she plans to cook herself for the 40 wedding guests. She planned to make samosas, vegetable rolls, savory cookies, desserts in small glass cups, and sandwiches, among other items. A menu that sounds diverse and interesting for anyone open to a culinary experience.
Although this vegetarian bride was surprised by her relatives’ lack of enthusiasm for her menu, many commenters offered alternative perspectives and gave advice – both regarding her seemingly unpopular vegetarian food and her ambitious catering plans.
“It’s definitely fine, but make sure to include a few simple things,” someone advised. “Avoid anything mushroom-based and avoid too much fake meat.”
But not everyone was supportive. “I think it’s rude/selfish to serve only one kind of food and also to prepare the food yourself. Unless you have culinary training, I wouldn’t do it. Your guests are also spending money and are part of your experience. Giving them food they’ll enjoy should be the minimum,” wrote one commenter, agreeing with her parents.
Despite the controversy, choosing an entirely vegetarian meal at weddings appears to be a growing trend among vegan and vegetarian couples.