BBFN (Bridal Bliss For Now),
Oliva
Thursday, June 26, 2014
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Olivia
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Top 10 2014 Unique Catering Trends
What
you are serving and how you are serving it, is still a major decision regarding
your Wedding. Although this is a major
decision, today’s brides are more concerned with the party then having a formal
sit-down dinner. Having your food match
your theme, the atmosphere and the décor can be difficult, but here is the top
10 Unique Catering Trends of 2014, that might be what you’re looking for!
Vegan and
Gluten-Free Bars
Not
only will you be accommodating to your guests who may have food allergies or preferences,
you are also giving them a healthy and unique alternative. As the world is focusing on a more “green”
way of life, this is a perfect addition that fits just that. Examples of a vegan and gluten-free option are
sushi stations, salad bars, and a Mexican station featuring guacamole with tortilla chips and Pico de Gallo.
Cake
does not seem to be enough this year!
2014 is bringing sweet tables to a whole new level, and it looks
delicious! Incorporate your themed décor
to your sweet table by making the candies match your colors! This is not only a great opportunity to
shower your guests in yummy treats, but it is also a way to show your fun
personality!
Add Your Favorite
Breakfast Items
Breakfast…
it’s what’s for dinner! Breakfast items,
such as waffles, pancakes, French toast and more, are turned into mini bites
and are being served for both dinner and appetizers this year! The most important element to remember is to
make it unique, and make it look like it belongs amongst your other food
options. Breakfast is the most important
meal of the day, so why not incorporate it into your Wedding!
Staying Classy:
Add A Cheese Station
Yes
that’s right; add a cheese station for one of your appetizer choices! Wine, cheese and grapes have become one of
the most popular food stations at a wedding!
This element would go beautifully with a rustic or vintage theme, and do
not forget to hire a cheese connoisseur for a special touch!
Food Trucks are here
to Stay
In
2012, we wrote a blog about how food trucks were the latest trend for catering
a wedding! Well here we are in 2014, and
the food truck is still a unique catering trend! When using a food truck, you can incorporate
your favorite foods & restaurants in a fun and stylish way!
Oldies But
Goodies: Incorporating Your Childhood Favorites
Go back
in time, and think about your favorite childhood foods, and then add this to
your menu! Incorporating childhood
favorite foods has become quite the trend this year, and we cannot deny how
much we love it! From Ho Hos and Twinkies, to Pop Rocks and Lunchables, these
items would make your Wedding one your guests will love and remember!
Incorporate A Lot
by Adding Mini Options
You
cannot go wrong with mini food options!
You can turn your favorite meals into bite-size, adorable creations that
your guests will enjoy! The most
requested items that we have seen is mini French fries, sliders, mini grilled
cheeses with a cup of tomato soup, mini popcorns, mini pizzas and much
more! The Mini options are perfect for
appetizers and late night snacks!
“Create Your Own”
Stations
This
has been very popular for quite some time now, but is still going strong in
2014! “Create Your Own” stations allow
your guests to create exactly what they want to eat! These stations can range from a Smore or
popcorn station, to creating their very own tacos, sliders and pastas. Give you guests plenty of options to choose
from, and it will definitely be a hit!
Make It Your Own:
Signature Cocktails
Signature
Cocktails is one of my favorite catering trends! This is a fun & unique way to add your
very own touch to the bar! Mesh your
favorite drink, with maybe your name, your new last name, or something that is
special to you and your fiancé. Examples
of this would be the “Michelle Martini” or the “Maulik Mule”. What ever you decide, it will be
fabulous!
Pass It Around:
Family Style
Since
you are surrounded by loved ones, why not make your wedding dinner like the
ones you had at home! Family style is a
brilliant way to serve your food, and we are glad that this is trending! Instead of having a buffet or plated meal,
why not make bowlfuls of each of your favorite items and have your guests serve
themselves and pass it along? This style
of service is also a nice way to have your guests determine what and how much
they would like to eat.
BBFN (Bridal Bliss For Now),
Olivia
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Top 10 Wedding Cake Trends
When you walk into the reception hall, you look around at the beautiful décor, and then your eyes go to the center of the dance floor, where the Wedding Cake is sitting with a spotlight on it. Since this is a focal point of your reception, how you design your Wedding Cake is pretty important. We have created a list of the Top 10 Wedding Cake Trends for 2014.
1. The Ombre Cake: As we discussed in the bouquet blog, ombre is not just a hair trend anymore. The ombre cake has become a very popular trend, and we adore it! Start at the bottom with your darkest color and work your way up, getting lighter and lighter! This is quite the statement piece and it will be one your guests will remember!
2. Give it a Personal Touch: Monogram It! Monogram has also become a trend with not only personal items, but with Wedding Cakes too! Monogram it by adding your initials as your cake topper, or even have it hand-painted onto the cake itself! Whatever you choose, it will add a personal touch of your very own!
3. Fresh Fruitsn Attention Summer Brides! Fresh Fruits distributed throughout your wedding cake is all the rage this summer! It adds an amazing touch and flavor that you and your guests will be sure to enjoy!
4. “Naked” Wedding Cakes This trend has been going on as long as the Vintage Wedding has become popular, and Brides are still keeping this trend alive! The Naked Wedding Cake is different, beautiful and perfect for those who are not a fan of frosting! Add flowers or fruits to the top, and you will have the perfect Wedding Cake for you Vintage Brides!
5. Hand-Painted Cakes Want something unique? Well the latest trend is the hand-painted Wedding Cakes that will give you something of your very own! This takes time and effort, but it always comes out beautifully! You can choose a design and place it throughout the entire cake, or give each layer it’s own personality! Whatever you choose, your cake will be a reflection of you, and it doesn’t get better than that!
6. The Combination of Metallic & Neutrals This is my favorite trend of Wedding Cakes in 2014! The combination of a metallic and a neutral color cannot be any more exquisite! Whether you combine gold and pink, silver and blue, or your own creation, it will be sophisticated and modern masterpiece at the same time!
7. Bold Statement Colors Bright and vibrant colors have become the latest Wedding trend for 2014, and we cannot get enough of it! It is a unique way to display your bright and bubbly personality and you can definitely incorporate this into your Wedding Cake! Don’t just go with the typical white wedding cake… choose blue, red, orange, yellow, green or even purple for your frosting color! It is fun and will beautiful with your décor!
8. Neutral Tones For you sophisticated, feminine & vintage Brides, the neutral tone Wedding Cake will be a perfect fit for you! It is classy and fits the décor beautifully with a Vintage or Boho themed wedding!
9. Bling, Bling: Also discussed in our bouquet blog, adding some bling, bling to your Wedding Cake is a stunning way to make your cake POP! Whether it is completely covering your cake in crystals, adding crystal belts to each layer, or having the cake topper be a crystal masterpiece, your cake will be a bold statement that everyone will love!
1. Cupcakes Having cupcakes instead of a Wedding Cake is a trend that is still going strong in 2014! This is a cute and unique idea that would be perfect for those of you who are having a smaller wedding! The cupcakes can be formed into any shape for the presentation, and is easier to pass out to your guests! You can choose many different flavors and frosting colors for your cupcakes, and that makes the cupcake such a brilliant trend!
BBFN (Bridal Bliss For Now),
Olivia
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