Father Of The Bride Not So Taken With Vegan Wedding Menu
Posted in General VEG! on 21. Jan, 2009
As more people decide to go vegan/vegetarian, those around them never before exposed to the lifestyle are getting a crash course in just how good the switch can be. Granted, the first impression of attending a dinner party sans meat for those never having considered such drastic action might be a bit jarring. We have no idea why — but some people find it to be discriminatory when no meat options are available. Check out this question from a recent Dear Abby:
“My daughter and future son-in-law are being married this summer. They are both vegans and are planning a vegan dinner for their reception. I thought it was a very cool way of showing what different types of vegan dishes could be planned, but I’m getting grief from my husband. He thinks it is selfish of them not to offer a meat dish. I couldn’t disagree more.”
Selfish? Who’s getting married here anyways? Thankfully, Abby has the right answer:
“This will be your daughter’s day, not your husband’s. I’m sure the food will be not only delicious, but also sufficient to satisfy guests, who may not even realize they aren’t being offered meat. If your husband is concerned about what will be served, he should eat before the wedding. Please tell him I said so, and let him chew on that.”
Ever have a similar situation?
Just wanted to reply to the mother and father in the previous article…
If you want to eat meat at a wedding were to vegan’s are getting married..
Well it’s like two African Americans being asked to invite a KKK member..
It’s just not thinkable. No matter what your food preference, respect there ethical belief or don’t show up to the wedding…
Is the father such a meat eater that he can’t go Vegan for one occassion? Have a Big Mac on the way to the wedding! It’s his daughter’s day.
Thanks very much for your interesting post. Will be back in the future.