What to Buy for an Interfaith Wedding

An interfaith wedding needs more than standard reception supplies: the ceremony may include texts, ritual items and separate religious requirements, while the meal must cover every dietary need. Use the guest list and registration responses to set quantities before you shop. Plan tableware for the full meal, plus serving pieces, ceremony materials, signage and accessible seating. Buy non-perishables first, then fresh groceries close to the wedding date.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 12
Chairsqty 110
Buffet tablesqty 4
Reception table
Ceremony table
Coat racksqty 2
Stoolsqty 6

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 120
Dessert platesqty 120
Soup bowlsqty 110
Coffee cupsqty 110
Water glassesqty 140
Wine glassesqty 120
Champagne glassesqty 110
Forksqty 130
Knivesqty 130
Spoonsqty 130
Teaspoonsqty 120
Serving spoonsqty 20
Serving plattersqty 20
Serving trays with lidsqty 8
Water carafesqty 12
Coffee potsqty 6

Decorations

Table runnersqty 12
Cloth napkinsqty 120
Flower arrangementsqty 14
Welcome sign
Table numbersqty 12
Name badgesqty 110
Ceremony drapesqty 2
Candle holdersqty 12
LED candlesqty 24
String lightsqty 8
Balloon archesqty 2
Guest book
Pensqty 8
Gift table sign
Photo framesqty 12

Equipment

Wireless microphonesqty 2
Speakersqty 2
Mixer
Laptop
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Charging stationsqty 2

Kitchen

Coolersqty 6
Ice containersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 6
Chef's knifeqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 4
Mixing bowlsqty 6
Serving traysqty 12
Cake knife
Cake stand
Food containersqty 20
Aluminum foilqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 8
Broom and dustpanqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Bucketsqty 3
Cleaning glovesqty 6
Microfiber clothsqty 12

Lighting

Standing lampsqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Sparkling water - 24 bottles
- Still water - 24 bottles
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Lemonade - 8 bottles
- Ginger beer - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 8 liters
- Orange juice - 8 liters
- Alcohol-free beer - 36 bottles
- Beer - 72 bottles
- White wine - 12 bottles
- Red wine - 12 bottles
- Rosé - 8 bottles
- Sparkling wine - 12 bottles
- Alcohol-free sparkling wine - 4 bottles
- Coffee - 5 packs
- Decaffeinated coffee - 2 packs
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 2 boxes
- Green tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Sweetener - 2 boxes
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemons - 3 kilos
- Coins - 8 bunches
- Ice cubes - 25 kilos
- Baguettes - 20 pieces
- Multigrain Bread - 10 loaves
- Pita bread - 40 pieces
- Unsalted butter - 2 kilos
- Olive oil - 3 liters
- Sunflower oil - 2 liters
- Hummus - 4 kilos
- Cream cheese - 2 kilo
- Herb cheese - 1 kilo
- Olives - 3 kg
- Pickles - 2 kilo
- Mixed nuts - 3 kilo
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Tortilla chips - 8 bags
- Nut-free snack mix - 4 kilo
- Cucumbers - 25 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 5 kilo
- Bell peppers - 30 pieces
- Carrots - 5 kilos
- Celery stalks - 3 kilo
- Lettuce - 12 heads
- Arugula - 2 kilos
- Avocados - 25 pieces
- Red onions - 3 kilos
- Lemon juice - 2 liters
- Balsamic vinegar - 1 liter
- Salt - 1 kilo
- Black pepper - 250 grams
- Paprika powder - 250 gram
- Cumin - 150 gram
- Garlic - 1 kilo
- Parsley - 8 bunches
- Coriander - 8 bunches
- Rice - 10 kilos
- Potatoes - 15 kilo
- Pasta - 8 kilo
- Tomato sauce - 8 liters
- Coconut milk - 6 liter
- Vegetable stock - 5 liters
- Mixed vegetables - 15 kilos
- Chickpeas - 6 kilos
- Lentils - 5 kilo
- Chicken breast - 12 kilo
- Beef - 10 kilos
- Vegetarian meatballs - 8 kilos
- Vegan burgers - 6 kilos
- Feta - 4 kilos
- Grated cheese - 4 kilos
- Yogurt - 6 liter
- Garlic sauce - 3 liters
- Tahini sauce - 3 liters
- Mayonnaise - 3 liters
- Ketchup - 3 liters
- Mustard - 2 liters
- Chili sauce - 2 liters
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Grapes - 8 kilos
- Bananas - 6 kilos
- Strawberries - 5 kilo
- Melons - 6 pieces
- Cookies - 6 kilos
- Brownies - 120 pieces
- Wedding cake - 1 cake for 110 people
- Small pastries - 120 pieces
- Chocolate - 3 kilos
- Coffee creamer - 2 liters
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 100 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant spray - 3 bottles
- Trash bags - 60 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 4 rolls
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper cups - 150 pieces
- Paper plates - 150 pieces

Tips

Count one dinner plate, dessert plate, water glass, wine glass and full cutlery place setting per guest, then add 5–10% extra for breakage, late arrivals or replacements.
Plan at least one water carafe per table and one serving spoon for every shared dish. Add lidded serving trays if food or tableware must travel from the kitchen.
Print ceremony texts and programs only after both families or faith communities have approved the wording. Order enough for every guest, plus 10% extra; keep a separate set for speakers and officiants.
Use the final dietary-requirements list to label buffet dishes before shopping for fresh ingredients. Keep vegetarian, allergen-free or religiously restricted food separate from shared serving utensils.
Do non-perishable shopping 2–3 weeks before the wedding and buy fresh groceries 1–2 days beforehand. Confirm flowers, furniture, tableware and catering deliveries at least 7 days before the ceremony.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for an interfaith wedding?: Plan tableware, serving platters, carafes, ceremony texts, programs, welcome signage, table numbers, name badges, decorations and groceries. Add any religious or ritual supplies identified during the ceremony planning, rather than assuming one standard set will suit both traditions.
How many plates and glasses do I need per wedding guest?: Allow one dinner plate, dessert plate, water glass and complete cutlery setting per guest. For a seated meal, add 5–10% spare pieces; provide wine or champagne glasses according to the drinks you are serving.
When should I buy food for an interfaith wedding?: Buy shelf-stable groceries 2–3 weeks before the wedding and fresh food 1–2 days before it. Finalise dietary requirements before the fresh-food shop so restricted ingredients, labels and separate serving utensils are ready.
How many wedding ceremony programs should I print?: Print one program per guest, plus 10% extra for last-minute attendees and damaged copies. Keep additional copies for speakers, officiants and anyone coordinating the ceremony.

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