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Hot trends in wedding cuisine

piece of mozzarella cheese wheeled around so everyone with various meal stations. A tiered cake or the cupcake
makes a mini caprese salad. can choose what they want bountiful display of artisanal fad that is starting to fizzle,
Turning favorite foods into and what they want to avoid. cheeses, fruits and breads will couples are now opting for
bite-sized adventures can be a cheese lover’s dream. something new. Desserts that
add a touch of whimsy to the Gourmet comfort food These stations also can mimic the look of cake, but
reception. People love familiar be appetizing focal points aren’t quite that combination
comfortfoods,butnowgourmet around the room and ensure of sponge and frosting are
Breakfast for dinner Some comfort foods are shaking up all guests get a bite of what trending. Crepes, pies,
couples are circumventing wedding receptions. Mac- they like best. cookies, and doughnuts are
high price tags for their and-cheese with gouda and acceptable and can add a
Once a couple has officially following are a handful of weddings by choosing to brie or chicken pot pie with Family style Rustic and creative spark to the cake-
tied the knot, the newly the more popular trends with hold the festivities at less a puff-pastry crust are a few informal weddings have cutting ceremony. When
recognized man and wife and regard to wedding cuisine. expensive times of day. offerings that can add glamour grown in popularity. Rather offered along with dessert
all of their guests will retire Brunch-themed weddings are to down-home cooking. than food being brought to the stations, guests can certainly
to a party room where they Miniature bites Many a big hit with those who would guests or participants lining get their fill of sweet delights.
can mingle, dance and enjoy people say good things come much rather dine on a stack of Food with a show
Instead up in buffet lines, family-style
a good meal. in small packages, and when pancakes than a dish of pasta. of passed foods or buffet dining allows guests to share Vegan and gluten-free
In the past, standard fare it comes to miniature versions Omelet stations, croissants stations, couples are opting to conversation and pass the options Chances are one
like prime rib and roasted of favorite foods, they may and a bevy of other breakfast make food an experience for peas at the same time. Larger, or more people attending
chicken dominated wedding be right. Instead of large table fare can be enjoyed any guests. An oyster bar with a rectangular tables allow the reception will be on a
menus. But today’s weddings meals that fill guests up time of the day. chef serving fresh seafood or more guests to sit with one restricted diet. Rather than
cater to people of various fast, they can munch on a dessert master whipping up another and serve themselves relegate these guests to
culinary tastes, and couples smaller bites of their favorite Dim sum Dim sum allows flambé is a feast for the eyes food from community plates dining on side dishes and
and their guests can expect dishes. How about a piece guests to sample different and mouth. located in the center of the patchwork meals, certain
more upscale and creative of meatloaf topped with foods without filling up. Carts tables.
cuisine to be rolled out for whipped mashed potatoes? of dumplings and other small Interesting buffet stations couples are building entire
offerings around vegan and
wedding receptions. The A cherry tomato with a small plates of appetizers can be Keep guests on their toes Food and beverage pairings gluten-free foods.
Food-forward wedding Couples are getting
couples are offering guests

Coloring the wedding ~

creative with their food and
mouthwatering appetizers beverage offerings at their
matched with a cocktail. A weddings. Guests never know
slider and a craft beer or a which culinary wonders they

Choosing a hue for the

dumpling and a shot of saki will encounter as they gather
are examples of this trend. to wish the newlyweds well.

bridesmaid gowns Nontraditional ‘fake’

cakes Instead of a multi-
Bridesmaids are an important part of the wedding party,
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family members play a special role in the wedding. Choosing
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Many bridesmaids worry about the gowns they will wear
come the big day. Horrible bridesmaid dresses have been the
transcend the seasons. Special Occasion Hairstyles
After colors are worked out, the style of the gown deserves
butt of jokes for years, and many people have their own stories consideration. Because not every bridesmaid has the same
of garish gowns they’ve been asked to don for a wedding. physical attributes, many brides are now open to selecting Call for your free
Some have said that brides intentionally choose ugly gowns a color and length and allowing the bridesmaid herself to
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Depending on hair color and skin shade, there are many Great Taste CREATE YOUR OWN DESTINY
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Once a color is chosen, brides also need to consider the
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