Make the Wedding day more perfect with food drinks and Cake

To eat, drink and be merry! That’s the real reason guests love attending wedding receptions. Because food and fun go hand in hand, many couples plan their wedding food and wedding drinks at the same time they’re planning the reception. And even though the majority of wedding receptions are held during the evening, this doesn’t have to be the case with yours.

If you’re working on a tight budget, instead of planning a nighttime sit down-style reception, consider arranging a morning, brunch, lunch, or cocktail reception. They can be just as festive, but at a fraction of the cost. To set the tone, select a location with a pleasant daytime view. If you prefer an evening reception, a buffet dinner will cost less than a sit-down dinner as will a paid bar versus an open bar.

You need to plan your wedding food and drinks well ahead, at least 6 – 12 months in advance of the big day. Oftentimes, the reception location is selected because of the fact that the wedding food and non-alcoholic drinks are offered as part of the package price. And while these venues may not create the wedding cake, they will often refer a wedding cake specialist. At a minimum, you’ll find they offer cake cutting/serving services.

There are, however, a number of reception locations that will require the services of a caterer. If this is your situation, it’s important to check whether cooking facilities are available at the reception location. If not, the caterer may have to rent what is needed, which will add to your costs as these fees will ultimately be passed on to you.

Most couples think only to deal with creating the menu, not the logistical end of catering including servers. Neglecting the details can lead to problems and cost overruns down the road. A good caterer will help you through the details, but you should know what to ask as well.

Most couples will break their wedding food budget down into a cost-per-person basis. The goal is to get as much quality food as you can while spending the least amount possible. You have lots of food options and if you’re planning the food and the wedding/reception simultaneously, you have time options like those noted above which can lower your wedding food costs significantly.

When it comes to wedding drinks, non-alcoholic beverages will be your least expensive option (although you still should have champagne for a toast) and you’ll find that they’re often included with the price of the wedding food. If you’re going to serve alcoholic beverages, you have more decisions to make including open bar or paid, wine and beer or full liquor service.

As for the wedding cake, again, the costs are typically determined on a per head basis. It used to be that you ordered your multi-tier, one flavor cake with plastic statue on top from a baker but nowadays, you can actually have your wedding cake custom-created by a cake designer! That’s just one more thing to think about when planning your wedding budget.

Weddings are wonderful events; the entire experience from the engagement to the honeymoon is a momentous occasion for the bride and groom. Along the journey to matrimony there are many parties, showers and receptions that call for a few elegant cocktails. These cocktails are a great place to begin making your wedding cocktail menu.

One way to incorporate drinks of your choice into the wedding reception is create a cocktail menu of a few special cocktails and display a list on the bar. This allows your guests to choose when and what they want to drink.

*The Something Blue

Every bride needs a little "Something Blue" for her wedding day and why not include it in a spectacular cocktail? This simply elegant white wine and Hpnotiq drink is easy to make and is perfect for any of your wedding festivities.

*Wedding Belle
Full of fruity flavor, the Wedding Belle is perfect for your smaller, more intimate gatherings like bridal showers and rehearsal dinners. The gin and Dubonnet Rouge also make this cocktail a wonderful aperitif.
Weddings are wonderful events; the entire experience from the engagement to the honeymoon is a momentous occasion for the bride and groom. Along the journey to matrimony there are many parties, showers and receptions that call for a few elegant cocktails. These cocktails are a great place to begin making your wedding cocktail menu.

One way to incorporate drinks of your choice into the wedding reception is create a cocktail menu of a few special cocktails and display a list on the bar. This allows your guests to choose when and what they want to drink.

*Wedding Cake
You can have you cake and drink it too. There are two common variations of the Wedding Cake cocktail, which you choose is more a matter of personal taste and what you have on hand. Either one is a wonderful liquid libation with the flavors of the Hawaiian Wedding Cake.

*Southern Bride
An elegantly alluring cocktail for every Southern (and northern) Bride, this simple mix of gin, grapefruit juice and grenadine would make a great addition to any wedding party as a toast to the happy couple.

*Baby Bellini (non-alcoholic)
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Style, elegance and none of the alcohol, the Baby Bellini is an excellent mocktail for weddings. It is also very simple and can easily supply an entire wedding reception with a bubbly drink.

*Tuxedo
For the groom we have a swanky Tuxedo cocktail. Enjoy it on your last night as a bachelor or share it with your bride on your wedding night. It's a complexly flavored Martini with an interesting and intriguing taste.

*Diamond Martini
From the engagement party to the time the wedding bells ring, the Diamond Martini can fit into any of your nuptial celebrations. By chilling the ingredients along with the glass, this cocktail is sparkling, crisp and clear like the perfect cut diamond.

*Blushing Bride
A wedding would not be complete without a Champagne toast to the bride and groom. The Blushing Bride is an extremely easy cocktail for just tha Snacks

   * Finger food is the most preferred snack item for wedding. This is because they are easy to munch and digest. You may include sandwich in the snacks for the wedding.
    * Another nice option for wedding snacks is the widely popular potato fries. You may also serve chilly potato, a lip-smacking variant of the snack.
    * Depending upon the general preferences of your guests, you may include both veg and non-veg snacks or else stick to a pure-vegetarian menu. However, it is wise to provide both the options, so that everyone's taste buds are satisfied.
    * Ensure that the snack you serve well complement the drinks that you serve during the wedding/reception party.
    * Make sure that you provide a good variety of snacks to choose from, for your wedding/ reception party guests.
    * It is suggested not to opt for too heavy snacks, because your guests would relish on a lavish feast after munching the finger food.t purpose that adds just a slight amount of fruit flavors to your bubbly.