Most Selected Wedding Menu for Upstate NY

Sierra Aulenbacher
Jul 24
2 min read

Here’s a top-tier wedding menu inspired by seasonal and regional favorites from Upstate New York, blending elegance with local flair. You can customize based on venue (barn, vineyard, lakefront, etc.), time of year, and guest preferences.

🥂 Appetizers (Passed or Stationed)

Cold Options:

Mini Caprese Skewers (cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze)
Smoked Trout Crostini with Herbed Cream Cheese
Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon with Mint
Local Cheese & Charcuterie Board (featuring NY cheeses like Old Chatham Sheepherding Co., Nettle Meadow, etc.)

Hot Options:

Mini Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli
Wild Mushroom Arancini with Truffle Oil
Buffalo Chicken Wontons (a nod to NY’s own Buffalo)
Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese
Mac & Cheese Bites with Sharp NY Cheddar

🍽️ Main Menu Options

Plated Dinner (Choose 2–3 Entrées)

Herb-Crusted Filet Mignon with Red Wine Demi-Glace
Maple-Glazed Salmon with Wild Rice Pilaf
Roasted Chicken Breast with Apple Cider Reduction and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Vegetarian: Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Vegan: Stuffed Bell Pepper with Quinoa, Corn, and Local Vegetables

Sides (served with all entrées):

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables (zucchini, asparagus, rainbow carrots)
Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary and Sea Salt
Local Greens Salad with Apple Slices, Candied Walnuts & Goat Cheese

🍰 Dessert Table or Plated Sweets

Dessert Table Ideas:

Mini Cheesecakes with NY Cherry Compote
Apple Cider Donuts (perfect for fall weddings)
Assorted Mini Pies (apple, blueberry, pecan – great nod to farm-to-table)
Chocolate Mousse Cups with Whipped Cream
Cookies & Milk Shots (late-night fun!)

Optional Plated Dessert:

Flourless Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Coulis
Lemon Mascarpone Cake with Fresh Berries
Classic NY-Style Cheesecake

🍎 Bonus Local Touches:

Signature Cocktail with NY Spirits (e.g., bourbon apple smash, lavender gin fizz)
Coffee bar with local roaster + cider station
Late-night snack: sliders, wood-fired pizza, or soft pretzels with mustard