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venues<br />
food and drink stations<br />
HANGRY GUESTS ARE NOW A THING OF THE PAST…<br />
Whist your wedding day will likely be a rather<br />
rapid blur of excitement, it’s actually a long day<br />
for guests, especially children. So, it’s key to keep<br />
them well fed and watered from start to finish.<br />
Luckily for you, food and drink stations have been<br />
taken to the next level, and they’ve never looked<br />
or tasted better. Here are just a small list of some<br />
of our favourites:<br />
For summer<br />
weddings…<br />
ICE-CREAM STATION<br />
Guests will love cooling down<br />
with a trip to the ice-cream<br />
station. Most stations will<br />
consist of a few different<br />
flavours, accompanied by<br />
different sauces, toppings,<br />
cones and bowls. Avoid a<br />
flavoured milk station by<br />
ensuring your venue has<br />
the means to keep the ice<br />
creams frozen.<br />
CHARCUTERIE STATION<br />
Visually impressive and undeniably delicious, charcuterie<br />
stations are often comprised of cold meats, bread, oils and<br />
other tasty accompaniments that will have your guests making<br />
many return visits. When the weather is hot, these cold meats<br />
are ideal for wedding day grazing.<br />
For family-friendly<br />
weddings…<br />
CANDY STATION<br />
Stock up on large jars and fill<br />
’em up high with a selection<br />
of lollies. Simply provide<br />
scoops and paper bags and<br />
let your guests run wild.<br />
Perfect for both snacking on<br />
during the day and taking<br />
home at the end of the night.<br />
Children and adults alike will<br />
adore this sweet idea.<br />
TACO AND NACHO STATION<br />
Get your hands dirty with a DIY taco and nacho station. Guests<br />
of all ages will take great pleasure in piling up guacamole,<br />
jalapenos, salsa and more. <strong>This</strong> option is bound to keep your<br />
wedding-goers fuelled up until it’s time to hit the dancefloor.<br />
For winter<br />
weddings…<br />
HOT CHOCOLATE STATION<br />
Keep your guests warm<br />
with a festive hot chocolate<br />
station. Stocking the station<br />
is simple; just set up a vat of<br />
high quality hot chocolate,<br />
mugs, marshmallows,<br />
cream, chocolate shavings<br />
and candy canes.<br />
S’MORES STATION<br />
When it comes to s’mores, you know the drill. Lay out crackers,<br />
marshmallows, chocolate chips and fudge. A small open fire is<br />
needed to roast the marshmallows, so it goes without saying that<br />
younger guests should be supervised. We love this cosy option.<br />
For boozy weddings…<br />
DIY COCKTAIL STATION<br />
Shake things up with a cocktail station. Provide spirits, mixer and<br />
garnishes aplenty. There’s no need to recruit an additional bar<br />
man. Instead, laminate several recipes including the classics, such<br />
as martinis and margaritas. For an extra unique touch, why not<br />
create a special cocktail recipe named after the bride and groom?<br />
OYSTER AND CHAMPAGNE<br />
STATION<br />
Oysters aren’t for everyone,<br />
but champagne is practically<br />
universal. As with any type<br />
of seafood, it’s crucial to<br />
serve them at the correct<br />
temperature, so consider<br />
asking your caterer to man<br />
this particular station. <strong>This</strong><br />
option is guaranteed to<br />
impress your guests, whether<br />
they indulge or refrain.<br />
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