If you’re having a warm weather wedding and are still searching for the perfect piece of cake, maybe a lemon flavored cake will make the cut.  The citrus flavor, whether in the cake itself, frosting or curd filling, is bright and refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day.  Decorated with lemon peels or mini frosted lemons, a lemon flavored cake not only tastes great but looks festive.

Serving a lemon flavored cake?  Tell us about it.

Seems Prince William asked for a groom’s cake made of cookies and chocolate. The BBC reports that it’s a childhood favorite of his. The unbaked “chocolate biscuit cake” will be made by McVitie’s biscuits using a secret Royal Family recipe.  The secret recipe contains dark chocolate and crushed Rich Tea biscuits.  Sounds yummy! 

Wonder if this type of cake is available in the US?  I think I see a new wedding trend.

Here are some tasty topping to include on a mashed potato bar:

- Cheeses: parmesan, cheddar, jack, mozzarella
- Crumbled Bacon Bits
- Chives/ Scallions
- Crunchy Onion Strings
- Gravy
- Whipped Butter
- Roasted Garlic
- Sour Cream
- Steamed broccoli,
- Corn
- Roasted peppers
- Caramelized Onions
- Hot Sauce
- Jalapeños
- Salsa or diced tomatoes
- Salt & Pepper

Can you think of anymore delicious toppings, share your ideas!

Image Credit: Bride at Mashed Potato Bar, Martini Mashed Potato Bar

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 So here are seven tips from Weight Watchers on how to enjoy holiday treats and stay on course. {Read full article}

1. Don’t go to a party hungry
2. Don’t eat just to be polite
3. Get your priorities straight
4. Keep a friendly distance from the food
5. Add it up
6. Go easy on the drinks
7. Get moving

I am guilty of overindulging on the holiday goodies myself so I’m going to try and follow this advice too! Anyone have any other helpful suggestions?

So I thought, how cool would it be to have a food truck at your reception?  Wouldn’t it be fun for your guests to leave the reception to find a fun food truck outside to offer them a casual bite for the road?  You can hire a food truck to serve guests a late night sweet like an ice cream cone or sundae, funnel cake, or cotton candy.  Breakfast sandwiches, a cup of coffee, and a Sunday newspaper also make a nice parting treat and who wouldn’t like a slice of pizza for the road?  Some food trucks offer high-end gourmet goodies now too.  What you serve is up to you!

What do you think of parking a food truck at your reception?

Image Credits: Coffee & Donuts, Burgers, Pizza, Tacos, Ice Cream.

Some of LCC’s new products great for a fall wedding  favor bag include handmade 54% dark chocolate maple leaves, dark caramel pumpkins, milk chocolate leaves with a creamy caramel center, or milk chocolate leaves filled with all-natural peanut butter. Their products are crafted in small batches using the finest chocolate and select natural ingredients including local Vermont cream, sweet butter, maple syrup, and honey. They are preservative-free and Kosher-certified, so they must be delicious.

Check out all their goodies!

Personalized Chocolate bar favors are always a favorite with guests and are perfect for weddings, bridals showers, anniversary parties and more.  Customize these gourmet chocolate bars with a label that matches your wedding theme or color scheme, plus add your names and date to the label. These gourmet chocolate bars are produced in a nut free U.S. facility and are guaranteed safe for anyone with a nut or peanut allergy.

Browse through our large selection of delicious and stylish candy bar favors!

This summer be sure to keep cool with friends and family by offering to host a day outdoors filled with tasty summer treats, mouth watering cocktails and plenty of fun in the sun.

Incorporate unique details into the food, decor and entertainment for the party. Here are some fun and easy tips on how to create a fun, cool environment for your guests

Food: Add flavor and a splash of color to any dish!

Grilled Skewers, Sangria, Fruit dish

- A great addition to any dish is an arrangement of fruits and veggies on wooden skewers. Try a grilled mix of onions, colored peppers, cherry tomatoes, and pieces of pineapple. These flavorful sticks compliment any meal.

- Soak pineapples or watermelon in a flavored rum or vodka for a tasty treat.

-Make a flavorful homemade ice tea, lemonade or sangria filled with fruit.
Carve out frozen lemons, limes and oranges and fill with sorbet for a sure way to keep guests cool.

Decor: Be Creative & DIY with Mason Jars

Flowers, Glasses, Candles

- Drop votives, tea lights or citronella candles inside mason jars and hang from tree branches or place on tables. It will help keep bugs away and provide a cozy atmosphere.

-Arrange fresh flowers from your garden and display in jars both in and outdoors.

-Add colorful straws, umbrellas or fruit wedge to each mason jar for a fun beverage glass for your guests.

-String white lights on trees that will shed some light and create an ambience.

Entertainment: Music & Games

Umbrella, Games, Fire pit

-Provide some background music to keep an up beat tempo throughout the day.

-Set up a station filled with fun games like cards, checkers, sole cups and ping pong balls, and a variety of sports balls.

-Have an area where people can hide from the sun – under an umbrella, a place in the shade or indoors.

-Gather around the fire pit to make smores after the sun sets.

Gum Package Wrappers
A unique and fun favor!  Add your first names, last name and wedding date to the front and your guests will find the “ingredients” on the back.  You may choose the background imprint color and the accent colors will remain white and taupe (as shown).  Clear round seals are included for securing wrappers.  Gum not included (use flat packages of gum as shown).  (Package of 50 wrappers)

Pinstripe Mini Wrappers
Who can resist chocolate?  Your guests will simply love these white, pearl-pinstripe wrappers with your personal touch. Personalize them with either a monogram or your first names, date and your choice of  a logo design.  (Package contains 50 wrappers)

Personalized Mints
These buttermints will be a special treat for your guests!  Each buttermint is wrapped in a pearlescent wrapper with a double-heart design and “Thank You for Sharing Our Day”.  May be personalized with your first names with your choice of ink color.  (Each package contains 1,000 mints)

Use the candy buffet to incorporate your wedding colors/ theme into your reception. Include your favorite candy and show your personal style.

Image courtesy of Bridal Buds

What you’ll need:

- Find unique shaped, sized and colored vases and dishes.
- Use decorative linen and flowers for the table.
- Add ribbons, candy scoops, decorative tags for vases & dishes.
- Offer bags, boxes or tins for guests to fill.
- Fill with colorfully assorted candies, chocolates, lollipops.

*Tip: Be sure to mark candy that contains peanuts for guests with allergies.

Here are some popular online candy shops that offer a variety of yummy candies in bulk. They are wedding friendly and feature helpful categories like shop by color & theme!

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