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We had so much fun collaborating this vision with so many great vendors. Despite the Oklahoma wind on a the terrace, it was a lovely day and certainly put us all in a “fiesta” kind of mood. Thank you Paper8 … Continue reading
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From favors to fruit, these place card holders are fun, refreshing and perfect for the happy couple’s wedding day.
Don’t let guests go hungry.
Two words: hors d’oeuvres. Even if you plan on serving a full dinner at your reception, it’s a good idea to have a few nibbles for your guests to nosh on while they wait for you and your new spouse to make your grand entrance — lest your guests get bored and cranky. Mini empanadas, soup shooters, vegetable skewers, even fried macaroni and cheese balls are all great options (go for one-bite appetizers so guests can chat while they snack). Your guests will be refreshed from the ceremony — and grateful for the sustenance.
Photos by Birdsong Photography
Your reception menu has been selected, and your centerpieces will be breathtaking. It’s time to focus on what your guests will be drinking! Add a personal touch to your bar menu by choosing a signature cocktail. Pick a drink that stars your favorite liquor, matches your color scheme, or just sounds delicious. Simple Right?? With the numerous options and variations for serving alcoholic beverages: a full open bar where you pay for your guests to drink as much as they wish; an open bar for the first hour, followed by a cash bar where guests pay for their own drinks; cash bar only; beer and wine only; nonalcoholic beverages only; or any combination thereof. Ugh, you can see how this could become very confusing!! Follow these tips and you are sure to have a great time with plenty of beverages to cater the masses.
Things To Consider: If you plan to serve alcoholic beverages at a reception site that does not provide liquor, make sure your caterer has a license to serve alcohol and that your reception site allows alcoholic beverages. If you plan to order your own alcohol, do so three or four weeks before the event. If you plan to have a no-host or “cash” bar, consider notifying your guests so they know to bring cash with them. A simple line that says “No-Host Bar” on the reception card should suffice.
In selecting the type of alcohol to serve, consider the age and preference of your guests, the type of food that will be served, and the time of day your guests will be drinking.
On the average, you should allow 1 drink per person per hour at the reception. A bottle of champagne will usually serve six glasses. Never serve liquor without some type of food. Use the following chart to plan your beverage needs:
Beverages: Other Amount based on 100 guests:
Bourbon 3 Fifths
Gin 3 Fifths
Rum 2 Fifths
Scotch 4 Quarts
Vodka 5 Quarts
White Wine 2 Cases
Red Wine 1 Case
Champagne 3 Cases
Other 2 Cases each: Club Soda, Seltzer Water, Tonic Water,
Ginger Ale
If you are hosting an open bar at a hotel or restaurant, ask the catering manager how they charge for liquor: by consumption or by number of bottles opened. Get this in writing before the event and then ask for a full consumption report after the event.
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Sharon Holm