Wedding Ideas, Wedding Trends, and Wedding Galleries
Weddings by Lilly
Quite impressive. I adore the idea of these little cake cups! Although these are made hallow allowing you to fill with whipped cream, pudding, or other fillings, an easier alternative would be to make them solid and simply top them with whipped cream to resemble a mini coffee cup. Perhaps a coffee flavored cake? These would be fun for a girl's luncheon or bridal shower. For instructions, visit … [Read more...]
Anything in itty bitty form just seems to be so much more appetizing. I suppose it has a lot to do with the cuteness factor. With the mini food trend rapidly growing for weddings and other party events, mini food ideas have become an endless array of unique little bites; everything from mini casseroles to mini pies. Mini food is a nice way to give your wedding guests a variety of food to choose … [Read more...]
Cupcakes don't have anything on the new adorable mini pie trend. They're less mess, have a lot more of the yummy pastry than a normal pie, come in perfectly portioned sizes, and are convenient for wedding receptions and other parties. Oh, and they're just so stinkin' cute! You might also like these pie pops; basically mini pies on a stick! Consider a few different delicious mini pie recipes for … [Read more...]
An itty bitty milkshake serving in a sprinkle rimmed glass! Mini milkshake shooters are absolutely adorable. Although this recipe is alcohol free, I don't see why you couldn't spike it with a little bit of Bailey's Irish Cream for the grown ups. You could also rim the glass with sugar or sprinkles that match your color scheme; perfect for a summer wedding reception or bridal shower. Visit Hey … [Read more...]
These are the cutest little treats! Pie pops are a small pie serving on a stick; a yummy individual portion with less mess! They are perfect for parties, and have become increasing popular as a unique wedding reception dessert. After drooling over some of these pie pop recipes, I've realized that they are actually quite easy to make; just replace your pie pan with popsicle sticks (found in the … [Read more...]
Not only does everybody love popcorn, but it's also a cheap treat idea for the wedding reception! Decking your wedding out with a gourmet popcorn bar is sure to impress the adults and little ones. You can go as extravagant or simple as you'd like, depending on your budget and wedding formality. Selecting a few different flavored popcorns with mini favor bags is an easy and popular choice. You … [Read more...]
With the mini food craze sweeping across every wedding buffet below the sun, these mini root beer floats are sure to be a hit! Sure, you can have your cake and eat your root beer float, too! Dip the rims in candy melts and sprinkles, then top them with a cherry and pretty straw--now you've got some serious eye candy. Hint: Shot glasses are the ideal size for these miniature floats. Use a melon … [Read more...]
Can you think of a food that's more fun than Jell-O? Fancy Jello shots have become a new playful cocktail alternative at wedding receptions and other events because of their flexibility in flavor, shape, and color. Jelly Shot Test Kitchen is the ultimate resource for fancy Jello shots, especially for a more formal and elegant affair. For full Jello shot recipes and instructions on how to make … [Read more...]
Wedding cupcake wrappers are an easy way to completely transform your cupcakes from drab to dreamy! You can purchase them in many different colors, styles, shapes and sizes, or you can simply make them yourself with a little extra time and creativity (I've included a cupcake wrapper tutorial and template at the end of this post). If you plan on having a dessert buffet at your wedding instead of … [Read more...]
Nature's candy - fruit! Everyone appreciates fresh seasonal fruit, so why not get creative with it and create your own fresh fruit wedding favors, place card holders, or seat assignments? You can group cherries or strawberries into custom bags or baskets, place personalized stickers on apples or pears, or use wedding favor tags and ribbon wrapped around the stems of peaches or … [Read more...]
The wedding reception menu has always been a big part of most weddings, from a sit down dinner of filet mignon and salmon, to a casual buffet with simple finger foods such as cheese, fruit and crackers. I, myself, like the buffet option better, not only because it's more cost effective, but you can also give your guests quite an array of options to choose from; finding something delectable for … [Read more...]
Yum! I don't know about you, but I love a good dessert buffet. It's like finger food heaven with all of the different options; something sweet for everyone's taste. Fortunately, dessert buffets are becoming more and more popular for many wedding receptions, either in place of the traditional wedding cake or in addition to it. Consider things like mini pies, macaroons, gourmet caramel popcorn, or … [Read more...]
With all of the brilliant pastry chefs out there catering to the wedding industry, there is no reason for any bride or groom to settle for anything ordinary. I've compiled a list of yummy wedding cake flavors to give you some creative ideas and help you narrow down your choices. Make sure your cake baker is confident in your choice because sometimes he or she has specialty recipes that they … [Read more...]
Your wedding day is something you will remember for the rest of your life, so be sure to fill it will good memories, including good food! Chances are your caterer will be the heart of your reception. If the food is appetizing and there is plenty for everyone, your guests will leave satisfied. When planning for a caterer, first check with your venue to find out if an outside caterer is permitted … [Read more...]
