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There are more ways to incorporate champagne into your wedding besides the toast! Find out here.

Champagne and celebration go hand in hand, which is why so many couples – regardless of whether alcohol is served at their wedding or not – have some sort of toast at their reception. For many couples, Champagne has been a part of their many relationship milestones, including the proposal, so they may choose to feature the ... More »

6 Reasons Why a Wedding Food Tasting Is Necessary

Discover why this fun experience should be a must on your planning checklist.

Why you need a wedding menu tasting before your reception

As you plan your reception, one of the top details to finalize is the food. Guests are going to come hungry, as are you, and everyone will be craving scrumptious fare. Whether you are having a sit-down dinner, buffet, or stations, having a food tasting during the planning process is highly suggested. Even if the dinner menu is curated from your... More »

3 Mistakes to Avoid for Your Wedding Menu

You probably can't make everybody happy, but you can come close.

One of the hardest parts of creating a menu for your wedding is trying to make everybody happy. Satisfying over a hundred different taste buds with two or three entrée options is a difficult task. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try your best to make it a dinner people will not only enjoy, but also remember for years ... More »

7 Wedding Cheese Boards to Celebrate National Cheese Day

Enjoy the national food holiday by embracing the latest trend in wedding cuisine.

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It seems like there’s a day for just about everything now, but when we were told it’s National Cheese Day, we certainly didn't mind an excuse to celebrate! Cheese has the ability to be featured in both comfort foods and gourmet hors d'oeuvres. Mini grilled cheese sandwiches and macaroni and cheese have become popular choice... More »

Outdoor Food & Drink Displays for Spring + Summer Weddings

See 9 food and drink set-ups for your warm-weather, alfresco nuptials.

Discover cool ways to display your food and drink during an outdoor wedding event.

As the temperatures start to rise once more, the world of weddings is going to start seeing many more alfresco ceremonies and receptions. Spring and summer are often thought of as the traditional wedding seasons due to the lovely weather – in most parts of the country, that is. Friends and family are beginning to gear up for some truly lov... More »

8 Scrumptious Late-Night Snacks for Your Reception

Small bites for your tuckered-out guests to munch on toward the end of the evening.

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During an evening of fun on the dance floor, it’s important to keep yourself sustained in one way or another. The culinary offerings of your nuptials play an extremely important role in your special day, as they are used to thank your attendees for celebrating your vows as well as showcase just a hint more of your personal style and tastes... More »

How to Create the Ultimate Cheese Board for Your Wedding

A dinner-party favorite makes its way into wedding weekend events.

Discover how to have a delicious cheese board at your wedding cocktail hour or reception, and shop s

Cheese, wine, and entertaining go hand in hand, but unlike signature cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres, not every wedding includes a cheese plate. Since more and more couples are choosing to host nuptials that exude an intimate ambience akin to a dinner party, it makes perfect sense that cheese boards and charcuterie displays a... More »

Which Style of Table Service Is Right for You?

Your guide to three different styles of table service for your reception.

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As many decisions as there are to make while wedding planning, organizing everything for your reception dinner may have the most variables to choose from. You have to find the right caterer, unless of course they come with your venue, and then you have to decide whether you want the meal to be a buffet or if you want to offer table service. Th... More »

Is the Food Truck Wedding Trend Right for You?

Learn more about the hottest trend in wedding food.

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It’s only natural that trends in our daily life often find themselves in weddings, and vice versa. For example, I’m sure you’ve seen friends drinking from mason jars at a party, or discovered house plants become slowly replaced by succulents. So if you’ve gone to any outdoor festivals recently, the surge in po... More »

5 Wintry Cocktail Recipes for Your Holiday Wedding

See how to make fun and delicious mixed drinks using elevated vodka for your nuptials.

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Having a fully stocked bar is typically quite high on the list of priorities for a couple’s wedding reception. In fact, one of the most fun aspects of coordinating your post-vow celebration is selecting what guests will consume, whether it be delicious fare or the perfect beverages. When it comes to cocktails, there are so many recip... More »

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11 Ways to Incorporate Champagne Into Your Celebration

Discover some ways to feature bubbly at your wedding – besides the toasts!