If you are like me, you are probably living with a dietary restriction or two that affects your dining experiences. So, what do you do when you receive an invitation to a party, a dinner or a reception? Here are some quick do’s and don’ts. DO — Thank the host/hostess for the invitation and give […]
Escort Cards are the pretty little notes that “escort” your wedding guests to their reception seats. They typically include the name, table number, and sometimes the meal choice for a wedding guest on them. When it comes to a wedding, they are very beneficial. But, there are a few escort card snafus you can make […]
Every now and then, someone will ask me about the difference between an escort card and a place card (and when should they use them). If you are not in the wedding industry, it can be confusing — I must confess that I never heard of the word, “escort card” before I began working in […]
If you intend to order your liquor, beer, and/or wine separate from the caterer, check out this post I wrote a couple of years ago with a Beverage Planning Guide. You can download the beverage planning guide and use it to determine the amount of beverages you need to order for your wedding reception. Cheers! Love & […]
If you are planning to get married at a hotel, here are some terms worth knowing before you sign a contract — Staffing — Catering Manager. This staff member works with the chef or catering representative to plan and organize all of the F&B (see below) for your wedding and/or event. Bellman (or the Porter […]
Have you ever been to a wedding and the line to the bar moves at a snail’s pace? If that has happened to you, it typically meant that there were not enough bartenders working at the wedding reception. So, how do you know if your caterer hired enough bartenders for your wedding reception? The rule […]
Have you ever heard your catering manager or wedding planner use a term that left you in the dark? Hopefully, we can help you decipher some of those terms. First up — What is a banquet round? A banquet round is a round table used at a banquet meal. These tables, typically used by most […]
If you are planning to keep the top tier of your wedding cake, ask your baker to send along a box for the top tier when they deliver the wedding cake. When it comes to time to freeze the top tier of your cake, you will have a box that fits it perfectly! Love & […]
