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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 »

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 »

Tasty, Refreshing Lemonade Recipes for Warm-Weather Weddings

Take a look at three different lemonade recipes to delight guests at your ceremony or reception.

Lemonade cocktail recipes for wedding ceremony and reception drinks

If life hands you lemons, make lemonade! This age-old phrase is common in everday life; and it's also equally as fitting for wedding planning. When stressful situations occur, find the best in everything and keep your eye on the prize – marrying your beloved. And if you'd like to get a bit more literal, try making your own lemonade –... More »

Wedding Culinary Works Displayed in Elegant Glasses & Jars

Delectable cuisine served in refined glasses and mason jars to inspire your menu.

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Food is an integral part of your post-vow celebration, whether you’re hosting a “cake & punch” reception, a multi-course seated meal, or anything in between. They say that before a person can even take a bite, they “eat with their eyes” first – meaning that, when it comes to cuisine, presentation is just a... More »

9 Whiskey Cocktails for Your Spring or Summer Reception

Delicious recipes for light, whiskey-based cocktails that will wow your friends and family.

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When it comes to light cocktail recipes, the go-to liquor is typically vodka or tequila – whiskey is likely the last option to come to mind. However, there are creative ways to make a spring or summer mixed drink from this traditionally fall and winter beverage: what better way to add some extra originality to your cocktail hour or recepti... More »

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