Picking the food for your summer wedding is one of the BEST parts of planning.
But on a hot day, a super heavy, formal meal doesn’t always feel right.
You want food that is light, refreshing, and fun to eat. The kind of menu that keeps your guests feeling happy and energized, not sleepy in the summer heat.
Think colorful bites, cool treats, and dishes that just SCREAM summer.
We put together a huge list of ideas to help you get inspired, from easy appetizers to light main courses and creative desserts.
There’s something here for every style of celebration.
So let’s find the perfect food ideas for your big day.
1. Mexican Shrimp Bites
These delightful Mexican Shrimp Bites feature seared shrimp and creamy guacamole atop crispy potato chips.
They make a super easy appetizer, perfect for any gathering or party.
2. Strawberry Cream Cheese Pastry Bites Recipe
Get ready to enjoy the Strawberry Cream Cheese Pastry Bites Recipe, where sweet strawberries take center stage.
These fun pie bites feature a rich, creamy cream cheese filling that makes every single bite truly delightful.
3. Funfetti Salt Water Taffy
Whip up a batch of delicious Funfetti Salt Water Taffy right in your own kitchen. This easy recipe shows you how to make soft and chewy homemade taffy candy, just like the classic boardwalk treat. It’s a delightful way to enjoy your favorite salt water taffy.
4. Strawberry Crunch Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Strawberry Crunch Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting deliver a delightful strawberry flavor from real freeze-dried strawberries. These incredible bakery-style cookies are topped with a creamy, rich cream cheese frosting. They are finished with a satisfying golden Oreo and strawberry cookie crunch, just like your favorite ice cream bars.
5. Tabbouleh Recipe
This Tabbouleh Recipe is a fresh, vibrant, and healthy Tabbouleh salad perfect for easy summer dining. Enjoy this delicious Tabbouleh recipe as a bright side or light meal.
6. Blueberry Crumble Pie
This delightful Blueberry Crumble Pie is packed with sweet wild blueberries.
It’s then topped with a delicious, golden crumb topping, perfect for any occasion.
7. Pesto Pasta Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad offers a delightful combination of tender pasta, mozzarella, olives, tomatoes, and pine nuts, all generously coated in fresh basil pesto. This easy pasta salad makes a perfect addition to any potluck or picnic.
8. Salmon Blinis
Elevate your next gathering with these delightful Salmon Blinis.
This easy-to-make and sophisticated appetizer offers flavour perfect for holiday entertaining.
9. Puff Pastry Berry Tart
Puff Pastry Berry Tart is a stunning dessert that comes together with minimal effort.
Enjoy a flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy cheesecake layer, topped with fresh raspberries and blueberries for the perfect summer treat.
10. Peach Cherry Cobbler Recipe
This Peach Cherry Cobbler is an easy homemade cobbler recipe, perfect for a delightful brunch or dessert.
Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for an extra special treat.
11. Blueberry Almond Tart
This Blueberry Almond Tart offers a delightful dessert experience.
This quick and easy tart, bursting with blueberry flavor, is sure to impress your family and friends.
12. Low Carb No-Bake Cheesecakes In Cups (Keto-Friendly)
Enjoy delightful Low Carb No-Bake Cheesecakes In Cups (Keto-Friendly) that are sugar-free and ready in minutes.
These creamy keto strawberry cheesecake treats feature luscious mascarpone and a delicious crunchy nutty crust.
It’s the perfect healthy cheesecake for a satisfying low carb dessert.
13. Strawberry Lemon Sugar Cookie Cups
These delightful Strawberry Lemon Sugar Cookie Cups offer the perfect sweet and tangy treat.
Tender sugar cookies are baked into charming cups, each brimming with bright strawberry lemon curd.
These lovely sugar cookie cups are a wonderful addition to any gathering.
14. Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is the ultimate rich and creamy homemade treat. This classic dessert is perfect for enjoying on a warm summer day.
15. Ginger Lime Chicken
Ginger Lime Chicken delivers a burst of incredible flavor in every juicy bite. This Asian-inspired dish perfectly blends zesty lime and warm ginger with touches of honey and cumin. It’s truly a delicious way to enjoy chicken any night of the week.
16. Honey Garlic Salmon
Honey Garlic Salmon is the easiest fish dinner you’ll ever make.
This perfectly flaky salmon boasts a delicious sweet and salty honey soy glaze.
17. Mille Feuille
This classic Mille Feuille features wonderfully light and crisp puff pastry layers.
Enjoy this elegant mille feuille recipe, generously filled with smooth vanilla pastry cream and finished with a simple chevron pattern.
18. Cucumber Bites with Sun Dried Tomato Spread
Cucumber Bites with Sun Dried Tomato Spread are the perfect easy summer appetizers.
These delightful cucumber appetizers make a healthy finger food option you’ll love for any gathering.
19. Strawberry Quinoa Chicken Salad
Enjoy the refreshing Strawberry Quinoa Chicken Salad, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors.
This satisfying and hearty strawberry chicken salad is wonderfully cool and creamy, ideal for a light meal or portable lunch in warmer weather.
20. Whipped Feta Dip
Get ready to enjoy this delightful Whipped Feta Dip, perfect for any occasion. This smooth and creamy Greek feta dip comes together effortlessly, making it a fantastic starter.
21. Strawberry Popsicles
Strawberry Popsicles are the perfect easy recipe for a refreshing summer treat.
Made with fresh fruit, these delightful frozen desserts are a fantastic way to cool down, loved by both kids and adults.
22. Sugar Cookie Sandwich w/ Salted Caramel Frozen Dessert
Enjoy a decadent Sugar Cookie Sandwich with Salted Caramel Frozen Dessert, featuring chewy cinnamon sugar cookies wrapped around creamy non-dairy frozen dessert. This delightful treat is an easy-to-make, perfect dairy-free dessert for any occasion.
23. Gluten Free Olive Oil Cake with Orange Zest Recipe
Enjoy the delightful Gluten Free Olive Oil Cake with Orange Zest Recipe, a true highlight among olive oil cake recipes.
Its soft, tender crumb and bright orange flavor create an unbeatable treat everyone will love.
24. Air Fryer Lobster Tail
Enjoy restaurant-quality Air Fryer Lobster Tail right at home. These gourmet lobster tails are infused with delicious lemon garlic butter. You can have this impressive dish ready in less than 10 minutes.
25. Peach Crumble Pie
This delightful Peach Crumble Pie features a sweet peach filling baked inside a flaky crust.
It’s finished with a delightful crumb topping, making it the perfect comforting peach pie.
26. Waldorf Salad
Waldorf Salad is a delightful classic, perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make Waldorf salad recipe combines crisp apples, juicy grapes, and crunchy celery in a smooth, creamy dressing. It’s a truly satisfying dish that everyone will enjoy.
27. Lemon Raspberry Ricotta Cake
This Lemon Raspberry Ricotta Cake offers a wonderfully light and dreamy texture that’s incredibly simple to prepare.
Enjoy this delightful raspberry ricotta cake as a perfect dessert or a lovely breakfast treat with your coffee.
28. Antipasto Platter
This Antipasto Platter creates a fabulous appetizer display, combining delicious Italian meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables. It’s the perfect showpiece for any gathering. Best of all, this antipasto platter takes just minutes to put together.
29. S’mores Cookies
S’mores Cookies are deliciously chewy graham cracker cookies loaded with gooey marshmallows and milk chocolate.
Enjoy all the classic flavors of s’mores without needing a campfire.
30. Bruschetta Recipe
This delightful Bruschetta Recipe makes a classic Italian appetizer. Grilled bread is rubbed with garlic and topped with juicy tomatoes and fresh basil. Enjoy this quick and easy tomato bruschetta in just 20 minutes!
31. Slow Cooker Pineapple Coconut Spoon Cake
Enjoy the delightful Slow Cooker Pineapple Coconut Spoon Cake.
This moist and tender dessert offers a wonderful blend of sweet pineapple and rich coconut flavors.
32. Cucumber Salad
This refreshing Cucumber Salad is a perfect summer side dish.
Every bite offers a delightful burst of flavor from crisp cucumbers, savory onions, and a tangy vinegar dressing.
33. Vegan Lemon Tahini Pasta with Peas and Zucchini
This Vegan Lemon Tahini Pasta with Peas and Zucchini offers a delightful and healthy meal.
Enjoy bright lemon and creamy tahini sauce perfectly coating pasta, complemented by fresh peas and zucchini.
It’s a wonderfully wholesome plant-based dish for any occasion.
34. Tropical Chicken Salad
Get ready for a burst of flavor with our Tropical Chicken Salad.
This delicious pineapple chicken salad features tender shredded chicken, sweet juicy pineapple, and crunchy macadamia nuts for the perfect bite.
A creamy Greek yogurt dressing with a bright hint of lime ties everything together, making it wonderfully refreshing.
35. Strawberry Rhubarb Coconut Milk Popsicles
Strawberry Rhubarb Coconut Milk Popsicles are a sweet, tart, and creamy treat.
These refreshing dairy-free popsicles are beautifully layered for extra fun.
They’re perfect for staying cool and enjoying a delightful summer snack.
36. Churros
Get ready to enjoy delightful Churros, perfectly crispy and rolled in sweet cinnamon sugar. These delicious fried donuts are amazing served with a rich chocolate sauce.
37. Raspberry Cupcakes with Chocolate Whipped Cream
These Raspberry Cupcakes with Chocolate Whipped Cream are wonderfully moist and packed with fresh raspberries.
Each flavorful bite is perfectly complemented by the rich, creamy chocolate whipped cream.