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| In an ongoing
effort to serve our customers better, we have begun to add some wedding
tips and tricks that our customers have used to make the wedding of
their dreams! Do you have a tip? Let
us know!
Wedding Tips
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Chocolate Fountains
Chocolate Fountains are one the best new trends we've seen for wedding receptions. McHale's can order dark, milk or white chocolate for the fountain and we supply all the dipping items! ... |
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Party Favors
Donation Cards on tables in honor of your guests in lieu of party favors. Sponsoring a charity on your wedding day is a nice touch, especially if you are personally connected to a charity.
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Candles Brighten Your Reception
Place votives on some or all of the tables to give the room a romantic feel as the lights are dimmed throughout the evening. The candles will also be a nice touch for all the pictures taken. Scented c... |
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Family Photographs
Place pictures of parents or grandparents on their wedding day near the cake or entry. ... |
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Baskets
Placing baskets filled with inexpensive items in restrooms at facilities adds a nice touch. Fill them with mints, mouthwash, nail files, lint rollers, hairspray, etc. ... |
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Kids Coloring Books
Try supplying coloring books and crayons for the small children attending your event. Some clients have even customized wedding coloring books and word scrambles for their young attendants! This is ... |
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Rice Throwing after the Ceremony
If you plan to use the traditional rice throwing for your ceremony conclusion, try using rice crispies, rose petals or bubbles instead. Using these are a great idea and does not pose a risk to any b... |
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Cup Cake Wedding Cakes
Want to try something different? Cup Cake Wedding Cakes are a great idea. These cupcakes can be displayed or tiered! Ask your Wedding Cake consultant about this idea! It can sometimes save you a l... |
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Assigned Seating
Assigned Seating adds a little class to your event. As guests come in, they will find their name on an assigned seating chart or on a tent card.
It is a great idea to do themed table numbers or ... |
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Hors D’oeuvres
Whether it is passed Hors D’oeuvres or displayed, it is a great way to get an event started. We have many options to chose from, so let us help you plan a perfect start to your event.... |
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Plate Serve Salad
Plate served salads add class to your event. It is also nice to only have one plate to carry when going through the buffet line.... |
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Candy Buffets
Candy Buffets are a new trend. Guests can fill a decorative bag or box with the candies of their choice! Some Brides and Grooms do a themed candy buffet. ... |
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Alternating centerpieces to cut cost
You may really love the eiffel vases available but may not want to pay for floral arrangements for each table. You can alternate the vases and use other centerpieces as well. This helps reduce the co... |
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Edible Centerpiece
Make cookies on a stem, wrap them in cellophane and secure with a bow. (This is not as hard as you might think) Use them for your table centerpieces by inserting cookies into decorated flower pots. Cr... |
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Flower Tips
Think Green
To save money on your flowers, try using more greenery than blooms in your church arrangments or garlands on archways, trellises, etc. Ferns and vines are both inexpensive and easy to obt... |
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