25 Wedding Finger Foods That Will Satisfy Every Palate
From bite-sized sushi to mini BLTs, consider these tasty finger foods for your wedding.
The heart of any wedding day is arguably the ceremony, when a couple exchanges their marriage vows. But the food that rolls out over the course of the event as everyone celebrates after? It's a close second!
Newlyweds and guests alike pay special attention to all aspects of the menu, from the cocktail hour to the reception. For an extra dose of fun, consider having a few finger foods for your wedding. These easy grab-and-go bites make everyone's culinary experience more seamless since attendees won't have to worry about juggling plates and drinks as they mingle.
Whatever finger foods you decide to dish out, make sure they connect to the rest of your event (try a few options that tie into your wedding theme) and choose items that are mess-free, easy to carry, and a delight to snack on. Ahead, discover our favorite wedding finger foods that your attendees will love.
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Petite Crackers With Assorted Toppings
This couple served a beautiful four-piece array of light crackers with savory toppings. They left the assortment choice up to the chef at Park Hotel Vitznau and served these wedding finger foods during their cocktail hour.
Mini Chicken and Biscuits
It doesn't get more Southern classic than flaky, buttermilk biscuits topped with tiny pieces of fried chicken. To enhance to the flavor, Occasions Caterers added coleslaw and a spicy remoulade.
Eclectic Mix of Wedding Finger Foods
For their Southern California wedding, this couple went for variety when it came to their menu selections. A selection of passed appetizers, whipped up by Contemporary Catering, included savory meatballs, mini fried chicken and waffles, sweet corn fritters with coconut jam, and ahi tuna tartar tucked into crispy wonton shells.
Fried Vegetables
Fried wedding finger foods are an instant favorite at any event, but don't be afraid to personalize their presentation to make them specific to your nuptials. Here, Roland's Social & Business Catering whipped up some fried vegetables and served them in wood veneer cones for easy snacking; they were the perfect choice for a rustic outdoor party.
Figs and Almonds
Fruit can make a surprisingly big impression on guests' palates. Figs are an elevated option in this category, and when studded with almonds, offer sweet and salty flavor. Best of all, these grab-and-go bites are nutritious and gluten free when dried—which means they are perfect for those who may have dietary restrictions.
Ahi Tuna
If you enjoy eating fish on the regular, consider serving a colorful array of related seafood nibbles on the big day. These ahi tuna bites were provided by Field to Table and were displayed on a platter with garnishes already placed on each piece.
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Short-Rib Beggar's Purses
Want to transform your finger foods into an Instagram-worthy moment? Take a cue from Paula DeLuc, who cooked up these short-rib beggar's purses—they were almost too beautiful to eat.
Mini BLTs
Sandwiches are everyday lunchtime staples, but that doesn't mean you can't upgrade them on the big day. Kristen Winston Catering made elevated versions of mini BLTs, composed of toast rounds topped with tomato slices and crumbled bacon, for this couple's elegant event.
Pork Steamed Buns
If you want to add snackable Chinese cuisine to your menu, consider emulating this couple, who asked their caterer, JPC Event Group, to make delicious pork steamed buns—filled with Chinese barbecue pork and vegetables—as shareables.
Hand Pies
If you love dessert but don't want to serve a big wedding cake, consider asking your caterer to provide tiny pies. These individual huckleberry hand pies from The Wild Table are the perfect alternative.
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Meat and Potato Bites
Design Cuisine leaned towards simple, yet tasty, finger foods for guests at this party. To maximize the flavor of these meat and potato bites, celebrants used tasting sheets to select the perfect wine pairing.
Quartet of Treats
Why indulge in one type of petite treat when you can have a tetrad? This couple decided to skip a traditional wedding confection altogether and served mini fours instead with raspberry toppings, chocolate flavors, and more at their reception, which was designed by Calluna Events.
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Crab Cakes
Are you a fan of seafood, but don't want to serve oysters or cocktail shrimp? Think outside the shell and try Italian herb-crusted crab cakes, for instance. Proper Catering made these bite-size finger foods for this pair's backyard wedding.
Hawaiian Tuna Poke
It's definitely possible to recreate your favorite meals in miniature form—which is a great approach to take when you're ideating your finger foods .Occasions Caterers, for example, downsized a traditional poke bowl by offering Hawaiian tuna poke on nori crackers.
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Fancy Caviar Bites
For a black-tie affair, emulate Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events, who made these blini with caviar bites for a formal celebration along California's coastline. The light snacks were presented on a sleek marble slab, which added to the chic factor.
Fried Fare
Wolfgang Puck Catering served up fried bites atop trays lined with the couple's engagement photos for a personal nod to the newlyweds. Mimic this design element when dishing out your favorite foods to pay homage to your relationship, too.
Cuban Sandwiches
The point of finger foods is to pick them up and pop them in your mouth, whether you're mingling with guests around a cocktail table or on the dance floor. That's why Copper Kitchen served Cuban sliders speared with toothpicks; they were an easier appetizer to enjoy while the celebrants were moving around at this event.
Goat Cheese Crostini
Cheese lovers won't be able to get enough of these tiny goat cheese crostinis. Puff 'n Stuff supplied the snack-size food on mini wooden dishes and a stunning woven tray for the perfect presentation.
Churros and Hot Chocolate
Planning to pay homage to your roots through your wedding food? Make a statement with even the tiniest of bites, like this couple did at their party. They honored their Spanish and Cuban heritage even as the night came to a close by serving churros with hot chocolate, courtesy of Le Basque.
Open-Face Sandwiches
If you're sticking to a wedding theme, you might as well go all out. That's what this duo did at their Paris-inspired nuptials, complete with building façades reminiscent of a street market in the French city, designed by Grit & Grace. To reinforce the idea, they dished out their favorite French finger foods, such as open-face sandwiches, foie gras, mousse macarons, and other bites.
Cloche Appetizers
An outdoor event is great for the pair who wants to enjoy the sunshine on their big day, but if the conditions turn (or you get a particularly buggy afternoon) you'll want to protect your food, however tiny. Miniature cloches are a stylish way to do just that. Thomas Preti Events to Savor plated these individual loaded crackers and covered them with glass to keep them fresh
Ceviche Bites
Served up in a gold bowl, this classic seafood appetizer gets an elegant, snack-sized twist. Four Seasons Baltimore created the dish for this wedding; they were the perfect size to grab and go.
In-N-Out Burgers
At weddings, anything goes, food-wise—which means you should feel free to serve your guilty pleasures. These newlyweds rounded up New York Food Company to grill sliders similar to those from In-N-Out Burger. The best part? Lizzie Mooney created monogrammed napkins to add another personal touch.
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Goat Cheese Tartelettes
When you think of tartelettes, your mind might go to sweet pastries. Savory versions shouldn't be cast aside, though. At this wedding, the Estate at Yountville's goat cheese tartelettes caught the attention of guests—and were a definite favorite for this couple.
Wall of Doughnuts
Doughnuts are one of our favorite dessert finger foods. Kick things up a notch by choosing unique flavors, like Glazed & Confused did, here. Options like "Pardon my Strawberry French Toast" (a maple-glazed creation with cream cheese, freshly sliced strawberries, and powdered sugar) and "What the Fluff?" (a peanut butter glaze with fluff buttercream and a chocolate drizzle) were guest favorites.
