FOOD & DRINK
BLANK SLATE
FINGER FOODS
“ Guest like options for cocktail hour ! Some popular hors d ’ ouvres this year were chicken and waffles , clam chowder with clam cake shooters and short rib and fontina crostini , to name a few .”
— Nicole Didone , Pranzi Catering & Events , pranzi . com
“ Tented weddings are a lot more customizable . With tents , you are planning with a blank slate , and you can create your own look . There are several different styles of tents ; depending on the property and space , there are quite a number of options .”
— Nicole Didone , Pranzi Catering & Events , pranzi . com
SIMPLIFY YOUR DAY
“ Figure out all the services your caterer can provide to simplify your event day and reduce the amount of vendor communications leading up to the day . Caterers are generally your main vendor and can often take care of many additional services including venue set-up , vendor coordination , bar and beverages .”
— Kym Gardner , Keane ’ s Wood-Fired Catering , keaneswoodfired . com
CATER TO YOU
“ It ’ s important to do research and request proposals before nailing down your budget . Most caterers will have general pricing available , but each event is different and you need to provide some details unique to your event before you can get a full idea of the cost .”
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MOCKTAILS
“ Mocktails have become much more popular over the last couple of years . We have come a long way from the Shirley temple or mix of sweet juices . Some favorites of ours are a spiced hibiscus lemonade ; spicy faux ‘ margarita ’ made with jalapeños , fresh celery juice , lime and agave ; and a mocktail made with pineapple juice , carrot juice , lemon , cinnamon syrup and ginger beer . These taste delicious as a mocktail but for those in the crowd that wish to elevate we can always shake it with a spirit of choice !”
— Sarah Gwizdowski , RI Cruisin ’ Cocktails , ricruisincocktails . com
— Kym Gardner , Keane ’ s Wood-Fired Catering , keaneswoodfired . com
ELEVATE SPACE
“ Linens and decor certainly elevate a wedding space by adding colors , textures and fabric patterns .
New styles are always being added to our inventory to keep up with trends . Decor such as nicer china , flatware , glasses or charger plates can also enhance a table setting . We are seeing a lot of couples loving a more elevated dining table for their guests , including soft candles and fresh organic flowers to compliment the tablescapes .”
— Nicole Didone , Pranzi Catering & Events , pranzi . com
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