Food and Drink
Wanna be "in the know" about the latest trends in wedding catering?
We'll help you plan the hors d'ouevres and appetizers for your cocktail hour and wedding reception, and introduce you to some rehearsal dinner and wedding venues even true foodies will love.
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Fun Food Truck Wedding Ideas
Food trucks are always a good idea...but in the midst of a global pandemic, they can be a lifesaver! Food trucks offer an outdoor dining option that's equal parts fun, flavorful, and festive. What to serve? The possibilities are endless! See these creative food truck ideas to inspire your own deliciously distinct wedding reception experience.
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3 DMV Rehearsal Dinner Locations Serving Up Delectable Eats!
Planning a rehearsal dinner in the DC Metro Area? The DMV provides a wealth of venue options! Want to dine amidst historic surroundings? In an elegant hotel? On the water? These venues offer some intriguing choices for special occasion private dining--from Bridal Showers to Day-After Brunches!
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9 Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas
Las Vegas is the obvious choice for a bachelorette bash, but a wild weekend of drinks and dancing isn't the only option! Whether you're looking to save money or just want a chill get-together with your favorite gal pals, we've got you covered with these outside-the-box bachelorette party ideas.
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Rehearsal Dinners at Home
Make your rehearsal dinner guests really feel at home. Hosting your rehearsal dinner at home (yours or that of a very nice relative or friend!) can be a great option if you’re on a tight budget or simply want a warm, intimate environment where your nearest and dearest can connect with each other.
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15 Non-Alcoholic Wedding Bar Ideas
While your typical cocktail-serving bar is always a good time, why not shake things up a bit with these non-alcoholic alternatives? From fruit juice to flavored popcorn, check out these 15 ideas for interactive wedding stations!
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37 Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding
Here are 37 ways to save money on your wedding—without sacrificing style! We list our best cheap wedding ideas so you can have a champagne wedding on a beer budget.
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15 Swoon-worthy Small Wedding Ideas
Small weddings provide a bit more wiggle room with the budget, which allows ample opportunity to get creative. To prove it, here's a compilation of swoon-worthy ideas for a small wedding that you'll no doubt want to steal.
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Living Coral Wedding Inspiration
Liven up your wedding color palette with the top tint of 2019: Living Coral! Here are a few ways to incorporate Pantone's pick for the 2019 color of the year into your wedding.
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5 Ways To Keep Your Wedding Guests Entertained
Besides tying the knot, the ultimate wedding goal is making sure everyone has a blast. But between saying "I do" and cutting the cake, there's a lot of time to fill! Sitting at a table all night is no one's idea of a good time, so we've listed 5 ways to avoid awkward gaps and entertain your guests all wedding long.
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9 Gorgeous Garden Wedding Ideas
With colorful flowers and verdant foliage as the backdrop, it's no wonder garden weddings are so romantic. To help inspire your botanic vision and make your big day unique to you, here are 9 gorgeous garden wedding ideas.
![Everything You Need To Know About Summer Weddings](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/SummerWeddingIdeas-WychmereBeachClub.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=6ab451797e829d6412515c4d1bbe9ace 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/SummerWeddingIdeas-WychmereBeachClub.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=41308975028030920be9917df5659718 190w)
Everything You Need To Know About Summer Weddings
School's out, vacations are planned, and awkward tan lines are popping up everywhere. It's summertime! But, before you opt for a summer wedding, read our guide to find out what's in season, what's in vogue, and what to take into consideration.
![Everything You Need To Know About Spring Weddings](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/SpringWeddingIdeas-Serendipity.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=cc5bc8560d280f26acb63109a214dea6 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/SpringWeddingIdeas-Serendipity.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=b657d0e3c9c314b58910398b564dbf8b 190w)
Everything You Need To Know About Spring Weddings
The birds are chirping, temperatures are rising, and you can finally order iced coffee without feeling judged. But, before you opt for a springtime wedding, read our guide to find out what's in season, what's in vogue, and what to take into consideration.
![Everything You Need To Know About Winter Weddings](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WinterWeddingIdeas-AinsleyRose.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=5615c6523fe0ce2c9be6c872291d007b 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WinterWeddingIdeas-AinsleyRose.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=6967916201ae67037a0eaa568717b8bb 190w)
Everything You Need To Know About Winter Weddings
Some say winter's the most wonderful time of the year and, if you agree, it may be the wedding season for you. But, before you opt for a Winter Wonderland wedding, read our guide to discover what's in season, what's in vogue, and what to take into consideration.
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14 Ways To Make Your Wedding Guests Happy
Wanna make your guests feel like they just attended the wedding of the year? It doesn't take a huge budget—just some simple considerations to ensure your nearest and dearest are well taken care of, comfortable and happy! Here are 14 things guests secretly want from a wedding.
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Everything You Need To Know About Fall Weddings
Cooler temps, cozy scarves, and pumpkin spice everything. If we're speaking your language, a fall wedding may be right up your alley. But, before you fall in love with a fall wedding, read our guide to discover what's in season, what's in vogue, and what to take into consideration.
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5 Great Places for Your San Francisco Rehearsal Dinner
San Francisco is a veritable smorgasbord of world-class cuisine, encompassing virtually every culture, culinary delight, and price point. But a rehearsal dinner is no mere meal—it's the introduction to your all-important wedding festivities. So we've put together a list of dining options with a combination of great food, cool style, and pretty fabulous views that will inspire you to make reservations.
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27 Ridiculously Fun Wedding Ideas
The main point of any wedding is for you and your partner to get married, right? But beyond that, it may also be the biggest party you'll ever throw! And when we think of the word "party," we think FUN.
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12 Tips for Planning a Multicultural Wedding
Trying to plan a wedding is complicated enough, but add different religions, cultural customs, and traditional formalities into the mix, and you’ve got yourself a whole ‘nother layer of complexity! To help you navigate through it, we’ve come up with our Top 12 Tips For Planning A Multicultural Wedding.
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Rethinking Rehearsal Dinners
Instead of making it an extension of the wedding, consider the rehearsal dinner a chance to host an event that's fresh and unexpected. Here are 9 ways to make your rehearsal dinner an epic event in its own right.
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Wedding Food Donations
Weddings often generate recyclable materials and leftover food that the bride and groom don’t want to take home. Nowadays, you and the caterer can feel good by donating the excess, and recycling plastic bottles, glass, metal and paper. An added benefit is that food donations are tax deductible for either you or the caterer.
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