Archive for the Wedding Reception Category
Piece of Cake
The wedding cake has broken with tradition – the pristine, iced, white fruit cake topped by a militant bride and groom figurine no longer sets the standard. Here we take a look at the latest trends in wedding cake design and show you how to individualize your cake. Like our taste in art or the way we [...]
Making Great Wedding Speeches
Topping the list of a bloke’s worst fears are hypodermic needles and public speaking. Too bad then, that one of the traditional duties of the bestman, groom, and father of the bride is their reception speech. Don’t let your friends and family down – with some preparation and practice, you can make a delivery that [...]
What To Look For With Pre-Made Wedding Cake Decorations
Wedding cake design and decoration is a skilled job. The chances of an inexperienced cake maker being able to pull together this sort of work of art is unlikely at best. Wedding cakes are typically made from various layers all delicately balanced on top of one another. They are then iced to perfection with intricate [...]
Simple Wedding Centerpieces To Make Yourself
If you want to save a few dollars by trying to make some simple wedding centerpieces yourself but would prefer to have something a little more unique than floral arrangements, here are a few ideas for you. Take some square based vases and fill them with small stones up to a third of the height [...]
Are Chocolate Fountains Too Messy for A Wedding Reception?
Chocolate fountains are a hit at many different kinds of events, including wedding receptions. Some couples are concerned that a chocolate fountain might be a bit messy for their guests, especially if people are wearing very nice clothes. Most adults can handle dipping fruit or other treats into a chocolate fountain without making a huge [...]
Wedding Catering – The Food
Having chosen what style of wedding catering you will have, the next decision to make is the type of food you want and how you’d like to serve it. Set menu A set menu will be served to your guests at their tables. It can have as many courses as you desire, and can offer [...]
Wedding Budget – The Wedding Reception
As you’ll probably spend at least 40% of your total wedding budget on your wedding reception, advance research and planning is vital to avoid a major budget blow-out. The overall price you can expect to pay for catering will depend on the menu you select, food preparation, the equipment required and the number of staff [...]
Wedding Reception Catering
Once the wedding ceremony is over, it’s time to eat, drink and be merry! To make your wedding reception dinner an occasion you and your guests will remember forever, follow our step-by-step guide to choosing the ideal wedding catering and menu options to suit the style and budget of your wedding. The time has come [...]
Back to Basics – Wedding Planning Made Easy
Newly engaged and still buzzing with excitement? At some stage you’ll need to come down off cloud nine and crack into the wedding planning. It’s scary thought and you’ve probably got a million questions – the biggest of which issue to be: where to begin? The steps below will help you get started Budget – [...]
Planning your Wedding Reception Style
A reception can be as grand or as informal as you wish but, to a degree, it will depend on the style of your wedding ceremony. There are many different kinds of reception: large, small, formal, semi-formal, informal, stand-up or seated. How much you can or want to spend on your wedding reception is the [...]