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A Word on Buffets
If you’re having a full dinner reception, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is the style of service you’ll offer. Of your options (buffet, plated dinner, family-style service), a buffet will give you the most variety and least service cost. However, a word of caution. What you save in service cost, you’ll spend in extra food. As you can imagine, caterers do not want to run out of a certain dish, so many will begin by pricing out serving each dish to 100% of your guests (i.e. - assuming that every guest will eat one serving of every item). This is not only wasteful, bu...
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Candy BuffetI thought it might be fun to feature some guest bloggers on the Project Wedding blog just to get some variety in point of view. Our first guest post is from my dear sister Kathy, who recently designed a candy buffet for her very best friend from high school. Photos by Hin Man When Kathy was planning this candy buffet, she asked me for some tips. My advice - simple and monochromatic. For a candy buffet to look cohesive with the entire wedding, there should be one dominant color, and possibly one (and no more than two) accent colors. The results I think were amazing. Here are so...
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Station buffetFiled under: ReceptionsThe food choices for a reception used to be sit-down dinner or buffet, with perhaps a cocktail reception with trays of hors d'oeuvres. Now brides have the option of another variation, the station buffet.A station buffet has the food set up at various "stations" around the room. There could be stations for seafood, salad and vegetables, bread, carving (roasts of various sorts), pasta. If your caterer is willing, you might try a multi-ethnic theme, with an Indian vegetarian station, a Thai seafood station, and multi-cultural desserts!With the food scattered throughout the ...
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Candy BuffetsThe hot trend in weddings, that I think is going to be around for a while is candy buffets! We have produced many candy buffets and let me tell you, adults become kids again around all their favorite old and current candies. I love how candy buffets can really assist in creating a signature wedding, one that truly brings out who you and your groom really are. If you're a candy freak, aren't a wedding cake fan, or want to bring out the nostalgia in your guests, candy buffets are the perfect favor for your wedding! I wanted to share some fun ideas with you and inspire you to find the fun...
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Dessert BuffetA dessert buffet is a popular trend for wedding receptions, but like you can see from these gorgeous pictures from Polka Dot Bride, the buffet doesn't have to be full of food, the focus can be on the details, and how they come together for the overall look of the buffet.Visit Polka Dot Bride...
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Dessert Buffet(click to enlarge) Dessert buffets. The very thought of one is not only mouthwatering but also conjures images of classy french candy shops. Dessert buffets can be used in a myriad of ways; consider having one to accompany your cake table, use it as a way for guests to hand select their favors, or even host a dessert reception for an elegant low-budget wedding. Consider keeping to a theme, such as color or type of dessert for cohesiveness and then let your guests indulge!Desserts shown by Knipschildt Chocolatier, Tribeca Treats, Tender Loving Chocolates, Newman's Own Organics, Bon Maison Comp...
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Dessert BuffetsAshley from the Chic Line has pulled these incredible images of dessert buffets – and I have to admit, I am still not tired of these tasty, stylish displays…. Dessert buffet have been so popular over the last few years. Amy Atlas is probably the best known stylist of these fantastic displays, where she leaves nothing overlooked. Below are some beautiful images that can be used for inspiration. Whether you have a caterer or planner put together such a tablescape, or you do it yourself with grocery store and flea market finds, you can create a fun and interactive display for your guests! Ph...
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Cookie BuffetRebecca Thuss worked for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia for 10 years before starting her own creative design/photography company with her husband. Since I have an obsession with MS Weddings, I was so excited when I saw Rebecca's website! There is a wealth of amazing pictures and ideas on her site, the one above being one of my favorites. I love the idea of a cookie buffet instead of individual favors, I've even seen it done where you have personalized bags/boxes people can use to take them home....
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Candy Buffetpicture compliments of www.amyatlasevents.com No matter how old we get there’s something about candy that makes us feel like kids again. Put a spring in your guests’ step by giving them a candy buffet. I mean who does not have a sweet tooth!...
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Candy BuffetFYI, a candy buffet at a wedding reception or any event for that matter is always a big hit! Guest of all ages can not wait until it is their turn to select the candy of their choice to take home with them as a favor. You will find many who simply can not wait to enjoy their sweets and begin nibbling right away.Last weekend, I coordinated a surprise birthday party for a wonderful lady. I suggested that we have a candy buffet, because I have seen how much people love them. Here is a picture of some of the goodies. The adults were literally like kids in a candy store!...
