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Becky + Kurtis Skelly Lodge
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From the first meeting with Becky and her mom, I had a great feeling about this wedding! It was going to take place at one of our favorite
venues, Skelly Lodge in Catoosa, OK. Becky was looking for Day of Services to help eliminate unnecessary stress for her, her mom, the wedding
party and family members. By the huge smile on this couples face I would say mission accomplished! It was so fun to watch as the two families came together and celebrated this sweet couple. Photos courtesy of Emily Hughes, Something Gold Photography (www.somethinggoldphotography.com)
Watch the highlight video created by Owl & Anchor Productions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFwvwVJd6hA
Hungry guests = cranky guests
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.
Wondering where to start when planning a wedding?
Create a mood board to guide your wedding vision! It’s easy to get to many themes, colors or ideas going which can make the planning donating. If you just start out cutting pictures from a magazine or pinning on Pinterest it will help you to stay focused. An added bonus is sharing these boards with your wedding vendors to ensure proper understanding of our vision!
Let’s talk wedding dessert ideas beyond cake…
As you’re planning the wedding reception menu, know that it’s not just about wedding cake anymore. In fact, the latest trend is to cap off your nuptial meal with totally scrumptious confections that are all about who you are as a couple, while giving your guests a sweet reward.
Skip Wedding Cake Altogether
If you’re not a wedding cake kind of couple, don’t feel obligated to have a four-tiered, fondant-covered masterpiece. Some brides and grooms are opting out of serving a traditional wedding cake. Cupcakes on stacked tiers with the top tier as a small cake is a stylish and popular alternative. Down South, there’s a trend to forgo the groom’s cake and do mini pastries, logo cookies with the bride and groom’s photo on them, or miniature wedding cake cookies instead. Looking for more options:
- Serve individual cakes in the shape of, say, an open Tiffany-style box filled with cream and berries. (eye-candy)
- Have a dramatic chocolate fountain, actually shaped like a three-tiered wedding cake. The word on the street, however, is that the fountains can get messy if not manned properly, but no one ever said indulgence was a tidy business.
- Can’t live without a grand wedding cake? Wedding cakes are gorgeous, but who says you can’t pair yours with treats? If you choose a cake with light and fruity fillings, try richer desserts (chocolate, anyone?).
How should you serve it?
Dessert is king, so why not serve it regally? Dessert stations — basically a buffet setup that guests visit — are where it’s at right now. Even if you’re doing a seated meal, a dessert station gives guests a chance to circulate a bit. We’ve seen stations that range from totally elaborate Viennese tables with every confection imaginable to simple themed offerings. Case in point: the candy bar. Many caterers include the sweets the couple loved from their childhood-like malted milk balls, jelly beans, and caramel popcorn. Empty bags are available for guests to take home their favorites.
Creating your dessert options should be cohesive with the overall theme and ambiance of the evening. Use your imagination and consider what you order at your favorite restaurant for inspiration.
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