Weddingbee boards

indiebride, I'm right there with you.  My parents and I are vegetarians, so the veggie option has to be good!  We haven't picked our menu yet, but it definitely won't be the same old pasta primavera.  Our venue said they can do almost anything -- their veggie choices now are a roasted vegetable and couscous streudel or a portobello stuffed with polenta and grilled vegetables.  I would probably pick the couscous if those were my only options, but I'll probably try to have them create something new. 

What would you like to have?  I can tell you whether it would be something I would like to eat!  (Although honestly, I'm usually happy if the entree is just the slightest bit creative.)

We are going out to eat, but I specifically chose a place where I can get pizza or pasta, easy to make vegan!

@Karii: I personally love a good veggie lasagna.  Maybe make it with butternut squash so it goes more with your Fall/Thanksgiving theme?  And I always do fine at Thanksgiving with everything but the turkey (as long as there's some veggie stuffing), so I wouldn't worry about your vegetarian guests going hungry!

We're serving our food family style, with lots of grains, starches and veggies for the vegans and vegetarians to make a meal from (on separate platters, of course. My sister won't eat food that was once on the same plate as meat.) 

 But I do feel bad about vegetarians and their limited protein sources. Mushrooms and pasta are tasty, but they are not the basis for a balanced meal. Depending on the general flavor of the menu, you could do a great lentil curry, lentil salad, lentil and rice pilaf or etc. At least that way your guests will get some protein and fillingness. If you're going to take a vegetarian menu seriously, then I think there need to be legumes and/or tofu. (And pad thai with tofu is delicious!--and I'm a passionate carnivore.)