Gluten Free

A growing concern in America is gluten. Gluten free food is popping up everywhere, you don't have to just shop at stores like Traders Joe's and Wholefoods anymore. Also, many restaurants like Outback, PF Changs and Red Robin offer a gulten free menu. One of my closest friends is gluten intolerant and it has opened my eyes to the importance of being sensitive to friends and family. Even if you are not aware of someone who is intolerant, I would like to suggest having gluten free options at your wedding. This is a real serious allergy and is one that can not be "fudged" even a little. Your food can't even touch a grill or spatula that has touched food with gluten, it's called cross contamination. Here is a link to Wikipedia so that you can learn more about what gluten is, you can't just look at a label for gluten as an ingredient, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten

I also want to suggest you look into a gluten free dessert option, here is a link to a baker in Portland who makes gluten free cakes. I have never used them before, but it would be worth setting up a tasting and viewing their work. http://www.pieceofcakebakery.net/home/index.php

I have also found a blog call Gluten Free Mama, http://glutenfreemamafriends.blogspot.com  She shares all kinds of recipes to help anyone eat healthier and gluten free.

If you do decide to have these options at your reception, make sure to have everything properly labeled and served with their own utensils or possibly at their own table.

If you have any other questions or concerns about gluten allergies, contact your physician.