| If you're from Connecticut and want to welcome | | | | * North Fork Stuffed Clams (Long Islands Popular |
| your fiance's family to your home town hosting a | | | | Dish) |
| New England themed wedding or engagement | | | | * Mini Burgers Passed (New Haven claims to be |
| party is the perfect idea. Serve the comfort | | | | the birth place of the hamburger) |
| foods you loved when growing up. You can | | | | * Strawberry Rhubarb Parfaits |
| always opt for a stationary style wedding and | | | | * Mini Boston Cream Doughnuts |
| have another station dedicated to his hometown | | | | * (Make anything mini and passed by servers and |
| as well! | | | | it will turn into "chic gourmet comfort food.") |
| Lobster is New England's favorite summertime | | | | Serve wine from local CT wineries. Spend a |
| meal. Serve Maine Lobsters, Corn on the Cob, | | | | Saturday afternoon with your fiance trekking the |
| Garlic and Oregano Crusted BBQ Chicken, and | | | | CT wine trail and sample! Chardonnay and Merlot |
| fresh watermelon. A casual lobster and clam bake | | | | does well in Connecticut's cool growing climate. |
| is a great cost effective wedding option! | | | | You should be able to find some nice dry Chard's |
| Serve Staple New England Dishes | | | | and Merlot's as opposed to some of the sweeter |
| * Maine Lobster Rolls on Brioche Buns | | | | styles. |
| * White Clam Pie Pizza Bites (CT's specialty) | | | | |