Hawaiian Themed Bridal Shower Menu

Hi! I am having a bridal shower for my friend at the end of Sept. It is Hawaiian themed and I am in need of some ideas for a menu. We are all college students so we are trying to keep the costs low. The shower is also at 4:00 pm. Can someone please help? This is my first bridal shower to host. I.... [Read more]

How much to tip the wedding caterer

I recently asked my caterer what he recommended for tipping. I was expecting him to say $500 or so on the high end. He however told me that tipping was completely optional, but he said 18% is is considered to be the customary tip for food services in the DC area. Although my fiancée trusts him and.... [Read more]

Making wedding reception menu cards?

I am having a pretty casual beach wedding but I am doing a menu card for two reasons - 1) because the salad I am having has salmon in it but you can't tell by looking at it so I want people to know in case they are allergic and 2) my tables are really big and i need to fill up space !

My.... [Read more]

Food for reception

We have an evening wedding scheduled for 7pm with reception following immediately after. The wedding and reception are in the same place, so there will be a short lapse in time for guest. My question is since the reception is so late what type of food is proper to serve? Can it be sandwiches and.... [Read more]

Mentioning no alcohlo on wedding menu

I have reserved the banquet room at a popular bbq restaurtant for our southern wedding reception. We have approximately 30 guests and the restaurant is providing us with sweet tea and lemonade. Our reception is at 2 in the afternoon. I am planning on having a nice menu printed for each guest's.... [Read more]