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mmmm.... artichoke hearts! I voted for #2.
Honestly, they all look really similar - you could probably take elements from each and create your own. :)
Ok, I'm a vegetarian and I loathe mushrooms...but I am very intrigued by recipe 1, it actually (gasp!) sounds good! I cannot believe I just used the words mushroom and good in the same sentence (twice)
How much time do you have before confirming the menu with them? I would try them all out and see which one you like best.
There are a couple of amazing ones in the Moosewood New Classic cookbook. I made one for FI when he came over for dinner just before we started dating :)
I am non-veggie but I know from experience (about 4 years of being a veggie) that I absolutely HATE mushrooms!
This may be too much of an accomodation to make but I'd like to throw it out there for you anyway. I'm a vegetarian, but I also do not eat dairy or egg product. Would it be really inconvenient for your veggie dish to not have those two items in it? The reason I ask is, a dairy and egg free veggie dish caters to all vegetarians, not just lacto-ovo.
To answer your question though, I like option 2... artichoke hearts and mushrooms are my two favorite things in the world.
@thisismeAXiD: {That wasn't really helpful...}
@SaraRocks: I love mushrooms, but my favorite stuffed mushrooms have artichoke in them, so I'm voting for #2! But #1 and #2 both look really hearty and filling, and I would enjoy eating either one as a guest!
Many people abhor mushrooms, regardless if they are vegetarian or not. The fact that you are the bride is moot, as many brides say they never end up eating anything. As a proper hostess, you need to make sure that what you do provide is something that your guests, not you, will enjoy and eat.
Thanks All! My mom liked the first one too, so I think I am going to use that one and add artichokes, eggplant and roasted red peppers!
@rachaelrobin: Hooray! I'm glad I converted you! Even if you don't like the mushrooms, you could stuff peppers or tomatoes with the filling. You could even hollow out an eggplant and use that!
@thisismeAXiD: I'm sorry you don't like mushrooms, you are definitely missing out! However, we can serve you the crabcake/beef tenderloin option! :)
@notarobot: I'm pretty sure we don't have any vegans attending, but if I find there is one out there, I'll try my best to find something that they can eat that is more than salad!
@Sulli301: LOL! I love that the whole family is on board!
@Ember78: I would be surprised if I got more than 5 vegetarian meal requests. Right now, the only ones I know for sure are me, one of my bridesmaids, and a co-worker whom I know all love mushrooms! And while I understand I need to take my guests needs into consideration, it would be impossible for me to find a dish that everyone loves, so I'm serving something I love. Plus, we are serving appetizers, a starter salad, carrots and mashed potatoes as sides, plus cake and ice cream. Even the mushroom haters will have plenty to eat!
I'm not a veggie, but I am a fussy eater, and for example if a menu offered say, a fish option and venison or veal, then I would pick the veg option, but TBH if the veg option was mushroom (shudder) based, I think I'd chance the fish!
That said, I'm sure your guests won't be as fussy as me!
Umm...Sorry about my non-helpful answer. Let me rephrase. I guess the least of 4 evils would be #3?
@SaraRocks: you'd be surprised at the number of people that will opt for the vegetarian meal if given the choice. i also thought no one would pick the vegetarian choice (your options are chicken or veggie), but a lot of people have been responding with veggie, even those who definitely are not vegetarian. so what other folks have said about vegetarians not liking mushrooms/you need to pick something your guests would eat, not just you is probably very relevant.
I voted for #2 in the poll, but it was a close choice between that and #1, so your idea of incorporating eggplant, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers into the filling for #1 sounds fantastic and the best possible choice.
I think that since you love them, you should absolutely have stuffed mushrooms as your veggie meal. If you are planning to ask guests to choose between the meals in advance, I recommend explaining that the veggie meal is a stuffed mushroom, so that people will know and can make their choice.
Alternately - would it be possible to bake a serving of the filling in a little casserole dish? A stuffed mushroom with no mushroom? If so, you could make that clear, so people who do want a veggie meal but do not want mushroom could have that as a main dish. With that, mashed potatoes, appetizers and a salad I think it would be plenty of food, even with no mushroom.
Mmm.. they all look super good, I'm going to try a couple of those recipes. I'm not a vegetarian but I would probably order that instead of the meat option. I love mushrooms! I like #2 or #4.
As a vegetarian bride (now wife!), I chose an awesome vegetarian option. You should have an awesome veggie meal at your own wedding. I've had good ones and bad ones. Depends on how sensitive the couple is to your "plight" or how close you are to them. Just a word of caution though, none of my veg friends (incl. me) like portobello mushrooms at all. But I guess we won't be at your wedding! 
I'm not a huge mushroom fan either, but I think #1 sounds really good!
Many people don't like mushrooms of any kind, even though many caterers insist otherwise and serve that as their only vegetarian option. If you know for a fact that all of your vegetarians like them, then any of the dishes would be fine.
@SaraRocks - I personally, as a veg, don't like mushrooms at all. But this isn't about me! It's about YOU!!
I think most or at least many people DO like mushrooms. And i think if you want it, you should have it. People are telling you to think about your guests, but im assuming you have at least one other option anyways? So if they dont want your mushroom they can have whatever other option you're having.
My FI is a big meat eater, and wanted either prime rib or beef tenderloin. Ive been thinking a lot about my veg option but still am not sure! Actually just started checking out caterers and am frankly shocked at how expensive its going to be. Think we will be cutting our guest list a little...
@organicgal: Thanks! if you need ideas, search vegetarian restaurant's. Most have their menus online so you get lots of ideas!
I'm stuck between #1 or #2. They both sound wonderful.
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I want stuffed portobello mushrooms for our veggie meal (Yes, I know somepeople don't like mushrooms, but I'm the bride and I LOVE mushrooms, so for once, I am going to have an AWESOME vegetarian meal at a wedding). Our venue said if I can find a recipe, they can make it! I found a couple I like (haven't tried), but what do you think?
1. http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/cheese_spinach_stuffed_portobellos.html
(I think this is my favorite)
2. http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/vegetable-stuffed-portobello-mushrooms/Detail.aspx
3. http://www.yumsugar.com/Easy-Stuffed-Mushroom-Recipe-807319
4. http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/stuffed-portobello-mushroom/
Thanks!!