WEDDING TREND TUESDAY - LATE NIGHT SNACKS

Has this ever happened to you? You attend a wedding, have a delicious dinner and some cake, then stay and dance the night away and visit with friends and have a great time. Then you leave and realize you are a bit hungry? The dinner and cake have worn off, you hear a little growl from your stomach, and you consider grabbing a quick bite to eat on your way home?

A great way to avoid this situation at your own wedding is to have late night snacks available for your guests. Keep the party going by bringing out savory or sweet (or both) treats about an hour or hour and a half before the reception ends. Guests will leave satisfied and it's a unique way to add a touch of fun to the evening.

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There are lots of ways to go with late night snacks, but remember to keep them bite sized, so they're easy for guests to nibble on while they chat, sip cocktails, & dance the night away.

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Have a french fry or nacho bar, serve sliders or pretzels, or even have a favorite food truck stop by - there's lots of great ways to serve up tasty snacks!

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WEDDING TREND TUESDAY - FOOD & DRINK PAIRINGS

When most people think of pairing food with drink, they think of wine. White with fish, red with beef, which wine goes best with which cheese, etc. But with the rise of cooking shows, internet food blogs, and the mainstreaming of "foodie" culture, more people are interested in new flavors and combinations. This interest has carried over into weddings, where couples have taken to pairing tasty treats with liquid libations. 

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It can be a fun way for a couple to share their favorite foods and drinks with their wedding guests, and to give those guests a unique experience. 

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Try pairing wine & pasta, gelato with Italian soda, margaritas with tacos, or mimosas with pastries. There are endless possibilites!

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WEDDING TREND TUESDAY - FOOD TRUCK WEDDINGS

Food trucks seem to be everywhere these days, including weddings. They have become a fun and delicious catering option for brides and grooms. 

There are a few things to keep in mind if you think a food truck would be a good fit for your big day:

• Food trucks will obviously need to be outside, so keep the weather in mind. Your guests will have to stand and wait in line for food, so if it's very hot, or very cold, it may lead to unhappy guests. Milder spring or fall weather is more ideal for a food truck, but if you have your heart set on a summer wedding, find a shady spot for the truck to park, or have fans or cool drinks and treats available for guests while they wait. 

• You should plan on one food truck for every 75 or so guests. Any fewer, and the line for food may get too long and people may become a little grumpy. It's also not a bad idea to get food trucks that feature different types of food, that way your guests have options and can choose whichever appeals to them. There are also dessert food trucks that you can use instead of or in addition to a traditional cake. 

• If you don't want to have a food truck for the main entree, there are other options. You can have a food truck waiting after the ceremony to serve appetizers or hors d'oeuvres. There are also dessert food trucks that you can use instead of or in addition to a traditional cake. You could also bring in a truck toward the end of the night as a sort of "midnight snack" for your guests. 

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WEDDING TREND TUESDAY: FAMILY-STYLE DINING

Similar to a sit-down dinner, a family-style reception has guests seated at larger dinner tables. Waiters bring large portions of the dinner offerings, which are placed on each table on serving platters for guests to fill their own plates (it's just like sitting down for dinner at home with your family!).

Similar to buffets, family-style meals are typically less expensive than their plated counter parts. They are also a great middle ground between the more casual buffet dining, and the more formal dinner, where each guest is served individually. Family-style dining creates a relaxed, warm atmosphere, where guests can help themselves to as much food as they'd like while engaging in conversation around the table. 

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