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Late Night Snacks

January 24, 2011

Late-night snacks are the perfect way to treat your guests after a long night of dancing! They can be a sweet nightcap like churros, or milk and cookies – a crunchy antidote to all the alcohol. Or, send them home with coffee and donuts for breakfast the next morning. Prefer something savory? How about mini grilled-cheese sandwiches with tomato soup shooters, bagels and cream cheese or a hot dog cart with all the fixings!

Photos courtesy of the Knot via Wish and Martha Stewart.

Napkin No-No

November 7, 2010

There’s one item on your placesetting that can transport all of your guests immediately back to the 80s: your napkins. Check out these major napkin no-no’s and then run (don’t walk) to your caterer or venue to specify that you do not want anything even remotely resembling a bishop’s hat fold, a fan fold or your napkins stuck into a glass.

You can and should request that they note this on your Banquet Event Order and don’t be shy about sending them a photo of the type of fold you require. A simple, classic choice is the pocket fold or you can go for the (reasonably) idiot-proof long fold shown at bottom left below.

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Davis Photography, Elizabeth Anne Designs, and Christian Oth.

Dream Dessert on a Stick

May 18, 2010

Cheesecake lollipops are the latest trend in decadent desserts.  They’re a great addition to a “dessert tapas” table for large-scale events, or as finger food for a baby or bridal shower.  For those DIY hosts out there, click on the photo for the step-by-step instructions on how to make your own cheesecake lollipops.  Feast your eyes on these!

Photo Credit: PoshPosh.com

PlaceCard Holders Get Glam

April 8, 2010

The creative ladies at 100 Layer Cake have really outdone themselves with using vintage earrings as placecard stands.  If my name were Theodore, Camille or Madeline, I’d feel very lucky to sit here.  What a glam way to bring in a little mix-and-match sparkle to any tables – bridal shower, baby shower, wedding or dinner party!

Photos by Jose Villa for 100 Layer Cake.

Drink Calculator for Holiday Parties

December 8, 2009

If you’re hosting a holiday party this season, Evite’s drink calculator is a must have! Enter in the number of hours your party will last and the guest count and the drink calculator will tell you how much beer, wine and spirits you’ll need.

Extra tip: always buy one extra case of beer or bottle of wine as your ace in hole (or for an after-party drink for yourself!)