PAGE 97 X METROPOLITAN WEDDINGS X WINTER / SPRING 2023
CHARCUTERIE BOARD BY | SIMPLY DELICIOUS CATERING PHOTOGRAPH BY | ADAM + DAWN PHOTOGRAPHY
centerpieces
Floral centerpieces are stunningly elegant but can begin to burn a hole in your wallet when you crunch the numbers . Charcuterie boards can offer an equally beautiful ( but more delicious ) alternative . This could look like a wooden lazy susan in the center of the table adorned with an array of decadent meats and cheeses , or a fauxfloral centerpiece made out of charcuterie skewers . Try rolling your salami into dainty florets , using rosemary as a faux stem . Strawberries can be wonderfully delicious tulips when layered atop a skewer of green grapes . Owner of Lavish Grazing , Kendra Hinkle , explains that the “ one-size fits all ” standard of charcuterie creation already has one foot out of the door . It ’ s okay to have fun with your charcuterie spread ! “ Your ideas should be the guide used to create your experience . Regardless of what ’ s ‘ on trend ,’ the thing that is most important is you have the experience you desire ,” Hinkle said . So , if you ’ re torn between a tried and true classic board or a delightfully unique idea like a charcuterie centerpiece , let your worries go and your creativity flow ! It ’ s your wedding , and your opinion matters most .
hot chocolate board
While winter weddings may not be in peak wedding season , a prime reason to consider having a winter wonderland wedding is a hot chocolate board ! Feel free to deck it out with different chocolate syrups , marshmallow shapes , hot chocolate flavors , and peppermint sticks . You could even combine this unique dessert with the centerpiece idea , creating a mouthwateringly beautiful table decoration that is sure to bring out the sweet tooth in all of your guests . s ’ mores board
What ’ s the only thing better than an ooey-gooey marshmallow ? An ooey-gooey marshmallow tucked between a piece of chocolate and two graham crackers . S ’ mores are a classic childhood dessert for many , so why not bring the nostalgia to your wedding on a charcuterie board ? Keep it traditional with graham crackers , marshmallows , and chocolate , or get original and use flavored marshmallows , chocolate graham crackers , and peanut butter cups . Make it interactive with mini fire pit centerpieces so your guests can roast their own marshmallows , and you ’ ll have people talking about your reception dinner for years to come .
With the flexibility of charcuterie , you can have an appetizer , meal , dessert , or centerpiece along with a Pinterest-worthy photo op all in one ! The sky ' s the limit , so don ’ t be afraid to think outside of the box and onto the charcuterie board .
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