Late night snacks have become a fan favorite at weddings over the years, but where do you even begin when it comes to planning it? To narrowing down all the food options? We’ve compiled a list of our fav late night snack food options into multiple catergories, for you to be able to find what fits best for you on your big day!

What are late night snacks?

“A wedding late-night snack is a light meal or treat served after the main dinner reception, typically around 9 to 11 p.m., to keep guests energized and happy as the evening progresses” - Google

Do you Need a Late Night Snack?

No, you definitely do not need to have a late night snack. Most of the time, your desserts can be enough to fill your guests up throughout the night. But, let’s look at the situation this way. Just think about how you’d feel after 4x vodka lemonades and 2x lemon drop shots and an hour of dancing. I’m sure at that point, you’d like a greasy slice of pizza or some McDonalds before the night ends, whether its because you have the munchies, or you’d like to sober up a bit before heading home. Your guests are the same way! By serving a late night snack, you’re giving the people what they want.

Are Your Desserts Enough?

While most of the time, the desserts you serve during the reception can be enough to fill your guests up, most people would rather have another food option that isn’t a sweet treat after a night of dancing and drinking. Just think about how you’d feel after 4x vodka lemonades and 2x lemon drop shots and an hour of dancing. I’m sure at that point, you’d like a greasy slice of pizza or some McDonalds before the night ends, whether its because you have the munchies, or you’d like to sober up a bit before heading home. Your guests are the same way! By serving a late night snack, you’re giving the people what they want.

When to Serve Late Night Snacks?

The best time to serve your late night snacks is an hour or so after your dinner, during the dancing. Most couples choose to plate their late night snacks around 9pm or 10pm, since most venues close their doors at 11pm. This gives guests plenty of time to get some dancing in, before they take a break for their late night snack.

The goal of serving late night snacks is simple: To help energize your guests, and to help soak up some alcohol before they go home. While you can really serve whatever you want for a late night snack, most couples opt to choose food items that can easily be held, walked around with, and eaten while doing the cha cha slide on the dance floor. With that being said, most of these late night snack options are finger foods. While I have seen couples do Ramen Noodle bars (Yes, we microwave cups of ramen noodles for guests) and other snack options, it’s a bit impracticle because guests need to sit and be careful not to spill on themselves, which can be hard after 3x fireball shots at the bar. So, here’s a list of some of my favorite late night snack options.

**Easy & Affordable Options**

**Charcuterie Cups**
Easy to carry around and munch on throughout the night, get a few disposable cups filled with charcuterie!
**Candy Bar**
Candy bars are SO cute at weddings! Get a few bowls filled with your favorite kinds of candy for guests to make their own candy mix! You can even make a his favorite, her flavorite, and our favorite candy display!
**Chex Mix**
You can’t go wrong with a chex mix display, even add some of your favorite candy to make it special.
**Popcorn**
Get a few different styles and flavors for guests to try, and make your very own popcorn bar!
**S’mores**
Late night summer weddings are always in need of a few s’mores! Get the fire pits lit and give your guests the tools to make their very own s’mores!
**Chip Bar**
Who doesn’t like snacking on chips?! Get a few of your favorite flavors, and make a potato chip bar! Even better, make a his favorite, her flavorite, and our favorite chip display!

**Lasting Impressions**

**Dino Chicken Nuggets**
They were a hit when you were 10, and they’re still a hit now.
**BYO Nacho Bar**
Bring the tortilla chips out, and have your guests add their own toppings and queso for a nacho bar!
**Grilled Cheese & Tomato Bisque Shooters**
Grilled cheese is always a hit, but if you pair it with some tomato bisque shooters, they’ll be the talk of the night!
**Hot Pretzels**
Large salty hot pretzels with some queso, where could you go wrong?!
**Loaded French Fries**
Give your guests a tray of fries, and let them add their own toppings for a loaded fry buffet! Feeling like loaded fries is too much? Opt in for truffle fries instead!
**Corn Dogs or Hot Dogs**
These bad boys are always a hit after a few drinks at the bar.
**Boujee Mac N Cheese Cups**
Not your average mac n cheese cups, maybe throw in some bacon bits, or a DIY toppings bar, and your wedding will be talked about for years to come!
**Chicken & Waffle Sliders**
Who doesn’t want breakfast themed late night snacks?

**Fast Food Favs**

**McDonalds**
Let’s face it, McDonalds burgers and fries are craved constantly after a night of drinking. Save yourself the trip to McD’s and cater in some burgers and fries!
**Chick Fil A**
The fan fav, and easily one of the most catered in fast food restaurants at weddings.
**Taco Bell**
A baja blast and crunch wrap supreme on the dance floor? You sure do know how to party!
**Dairy Queen**
Ice cream is always going to be a hit at weddings, especially when you cater in DQ!
**Canes**
Make sure your order extra Canes sauce, because when you order in from these guys, everyone will lose their minds!
**In N Out**
Burgers and shakes to end the night on your big day- what a way to live!
**Home Town Pizzas**
Pizzas will always be a hit for a late night snack, but if you have a fan favorite pizza place in town, be sure to order from them!

**Sweet Treat Options**

**Crepes**
Crepes are easily one of the coolest desserts you can have at a wedding, especially if you hire a caterer who can make them to order infront of your guests! You can even design a specialty topping bar.
**Ice Cream Truck**
Any sort of foodtruck is a hit at weddings, but if you bring in an ice cream truck, your guests will never shut up about it!
**Donut Bar**
Big fan of donuts? Have a donut spread and offer different flavored donuts for guests to grab and try throughout the night!
**Churros**
Freshly made warm churros after a night of dancing, is a wonderful way to end the night!
**Gourmet Waffles on a Stick**
Think popsicles, but delicious waffles with hot chocolate, whip cream, and sprinkles!
**S’Mores**
Late night summer weddings are always in need of a few s’mores! Get the fire pits lit and give your guests the tools to make their very own s’mores!

Whatever you decide to do for your late night snack, I’m sure your guests will love it! If you have a hard time deciding what to do, listen to your drunk aletr ego, what do YOU like to munch on after a night of drinking and partying? What’s your Taco bell order at 2am in the drive through? It might help you decide on what the best snack option will be, if you reflect back on yourself ;)