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Ten Creative Food Stations

Posted on by Glendalough Manor

Do you want to make your wedding unique?  One way to leave a lasting impression on your guests is with your reception food.   Having fun and creative food stations is a great way to make your wedding stand out.  When deciding on a food station try to think outside of the box.  Think about your favorite foods and how you can create a station that will be interactive and fun for your guests.  Here are some of our favorite food stations that you won’t see at every wedding!

Grits Bar

One of my favorite food stations for a southern wedding is a grits bar! Have guests add their favorite toppings like bacon, peppers, onions and cheese.

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Biscuit Bar

Another creative food bar for a southern wedding is a biscuit bar.  Include assorted jams, jellies, and butters. Who doesn’t love warm biscuits? Yum!

Photo provided by Posh Paper Weddings

Taco Bar

For a fun food bar, try a taco bar filled with different meats, cheeses and assorted toppings.

Photo provided by VillaRusso Catering

Nacho Bar

If you want something lighter than tacos try a nacho bar!

Photo provided by Eventifie

Popcorn Bar

A popcorn bar stocked with different types of popcorn makes a great station and can even double as a favor for guests.  Include candies, peanuts and chocolates to eat with the popcorn for a perfect treat!

Photo provided by Frost Me Blog

Chili Bar

For a Fall or Winter wedding a chili bar the perfect comfort food on a chilly wedding day.

Photo provided by Rooted in Love Weddings

If you love seafood, try a clam bake bar!

Photo provided by The Knot

Burger Bar

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Omelet Bar

For an early afternoon or brunch wedding why not serve omelets?

Photo provided by Yummy Wedding Food

Milkshake Bar

For a creative dessert, try a milkshake bar with assorted flavors and toppings!

Photo provided by The Sweetest Occasion

What is your favorite food bar?  Leave us your comments.

Happy Planning!

What’s for Dinner? Breakfast!!

Posted on by Glendalough Manor

I love the idea of having a breakfast wedding!  Whether you are getting married in the morning, afternoon, or evening breakfast is always a fun and delicious choice.

Pancakes, eggs, waffles, biscuits…..Mmmmm makes my mouth water!  Who doesn’t love breakfast food?  I can promise you your guests will enjoy eating something other than the same chicken dish that they are usually served at every other wedding.

Take a look at these breakfast themed wedding and grooms cakes incorporating donuts!

Plus, a bloody mary station works best at a breakfast wedding!

Keep in mind, if you decide to get married in the morning/afternoon, most venues will give discounted rates for earlier time slots.  Many brides want evening weddings, so this can end up saving you a bundle.

Also, if you decide to have an early wedding time and serve breakfast you have the rest of day after wedding to enjoy family, friends and each other.  Your guests, in some cases, have traveled hundreds of miles to come and see you get married.  For most brides and grooms you barely get to say hello at the wedding  with all the festivities.  A breakfast wedding allows you to meet up with those family members after the wedding to enjoy their company. (Plus you can hear all their thoughts on the wedding! ;))

What do you think about breakfast weddings?

Would you serve breakfast for dinner at your wedding?

Leave us your thoughts!

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Fun Food Stations!

Posted on by Glendalough Manor

Who isn’t tired of eating the same baked chicken, green beans and mashed potatoes at every wedding? I know I am!!  I recently attended a wedding reception where the bride offered themed food stations for dinner.  I have to say it was one of the most fun and interesting wedding dinners I had ever had that I couldn’t help but share some of these ideas with you!

You may not like the idea of only offering food stations at your wedding but I think even if you decide on a buffet dinner you can always add one or two of these stations to your menu to make it a little more interesting. Or some of these stations would work great as a late night snack after a long night of dancing!

One station that would be a great addition to any buffet menu is the Mashed Potatoes Station!   Guests are offered whipped mashed potatoes with an assortment of toppings to choose from including cheese, broccoli, gravy, bacon and much more.  The best part is they are served in these martini glasses which look so yummy once prepared!

A new station I love is a burger and fry station!  How cute are these mini sliders?  Guests can choose if they want a beef or veggie patty and add their own condiments including choice of cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato.  Add some hot dogs by this slider station and some fries and onion rings you have an all-American themed station that guests won’t be able to get enough of!

If you are having a more casual wedding, I like the idea of a grilled cheese or panini station.  Serve with some tomato soup and you have yummy meal all at one station. Grilled cheese sandwiches and panini’s are also great for a late night snack!

If you want an Italian themed station you can choose to have a chef attended pasta station where guests can choose the type of pasta, sauce and toppings and it is cooked in front of them.  Or you can have an assortment of pizzas! Yum!

And to wash it all down you can have a fun themed drink station!

Make sure to check out tomorrow’s blog on delicious dessert stations!! Trust me they will make your mouth water!

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