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    Wedding food trucks that will wow your guests

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    Food trucks have quickly become popular alternatives to the traditional wedding meal. These vehicles are transformed into stylish, mobile mini-kitchens ready to line the stomachs of eager wedding guests. Food trucks also work as extra decor pieces, providing a dose of whimsy sure to impress your guests.

    With so many fun and unique food trucks to choose from, you’ll be overwhelmed with having to choose. Here are our favourite wedding food truck ideas to inspire you:

    Gin bar:

    Gin is having a moment. Stun your guests with a gin truck offering various add-ons and botanicals to quench their thirst.

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    Gelato:

    Appeal to your guests’ sweet teeth with a gelato stand. This food truck works well for summer weddings and adds a fun, vintage feel to your wedding.

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    Fresh juice:

    Homemade juice is the perfect drink for a hot summer’s day. Serve them on the back of a truck in massive juice jars, and you’ve got the cutest drink station.

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    Mexican food:

    If you’re a lover of spice then a Mexican food truck will be right up your alley! Tacos, nachos, burritos and churros make for perfect handheld delights at your wedding.

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    Fried Chicken:

    Having street food at your wedding creates a much more relaxed, informal atmosphere. If you’re not one for seated dinners, this food truck idea is perfect for you.

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    Pizza:

    Who doesn’t love pizza? Give your wedding an Italian flare with some freshly made pizza.

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    Snacks:

    We all get peckish, especially after a day of wedding festivities. Having a snack truck on hand will keep your guests coming back for more.

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    Breakfast:

    If you’re having an early wedding, you should consider providing a mobile breakfast bar. From pancakes, eggs, bacon and baked goods, there are so many options to fill your guests in preparation for the ceremony.

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    Toasties:

    Toasted sandwiches take us back to childhood days of lunches in front of the TV. Take a trip down memory lane with a toastie truck. It will be the perfect addition to a chilled afternoon wedding.

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    Charcuterie:

    Harvest tables have been trending for a while now. If you want to be different, think about having a charcuterie and cheese truck. Cheese, meats and wine go so perfectly together and make a great picnic-style wedding snack.

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    How to incorporate food into your decor

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    Fruit and vegetables as decor have been trending for a while now, but a few new takes on the trend have surfaced more recently. We take a look at some wonderful ways you can incorporate food into your decor:

    Why not add beautiful kumquats, oranges or grapes into your table arrangements to give them added intrigue and beauty? It’s a wonderful addition to a bouquet as well, especially in an outdoor wedding setting.

     

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    Fruit and vegetables can also add lovely pops of colour and freshness to your table runner and are also a great way to dress a harvest table. What better way to complement your wedding venue than by featuring grapes in your decor if your wedding is located on a vineyard, citrus and stone-fruit in an orchard setting, or even tomatoes for an Italian location wedding.

     

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    A new trend we have recently come across is the statement fruit sculptures designed by Slippery Spoon Kitchen, which offer a super fun design element to a tropical-themed wedding. It’s a great way to complement any other bold colours and design ideas you may want to feature at your wedding.

     

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    Hanging dried fruit installations are a cool and unique alternative to floral installations, and provide an instant visual impact to your wedding reception. If you want to reserve some space on your tables, hang your floral or fruit decor from the ceiling.

     

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    Easy ways to save money on your wedding day

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    For those planning their wedding, some things may seem out of their financial reach. Most modern weddings have become extravagant and costly, but they don’t have to be. There are a number of ways an engaged couple can save some coins whilst planning their dream wedding. Here are some tips to reduce your wedding budget:

    Turn to technology:

    Cut costs by sending out digital wedding invites and having guests RSVP online. Simply find a great digital artist to design your online invite (or design it yourself using apps like Canva) and set up a link to a website, Google Drive document, app or a phone number guests can use to RSVP.

     

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    Think local:

    Of course, dedicated wedding venues are popular for a reason. However, there are a variety of other locations that can work just as well for a fraction of the price. Consider having your wedding reception at country clubs, community halls, parks, restaurants, galleries or even a family member or friend’s property.

     

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    Say yes to the affordable dress:

    A large chunk of one’s wedding budget often goes towards the dress. Spend your money wisely by searching for sample sales, repurposing a family member’s dress, picking something off-the-rack or even thrifting a wedding dress. Remember that any dress can be good as new with some custom-additions. Think of it as your ‘something old’!

     

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    Get a personal officiant:

    Have a friend or family member become ordained online so that they can marry you and your partner, saving you money and giving your wedding a personal touch.

     

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    DIY the day away:

    There are so many simple DIY’s that will save you money and personalise your wedding. Use thrift shopped mirrors, chalkboards or window panes to create one big wedding program. Besides being cost-effective, it’s also better for the environment to not print out individual programs.

     

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    Go out-of-season:

    Off-peak dates can get you your dream venue at a cheaper price. As most weddings are held on Saturdays, consider having your wedding on a Friday or Sunday to cut venue and food/drink costs.

     

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    Mix-and-match:

    Use more affordable flowers as decoration. Mismatched, smaller centerpieces are cost-effective and cute. You can also add bulk and dimension to your bouquets by using foliage.

     

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    Give power to your flowers:

    Flowers are expensive. Make sure they work double-duty by reusing them throughout the day. Consider reusing bridesmaids bouquets after the ceremony to create one large centerpiece or add them to table decor.

     

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    Strategically plan out your Big Day:

    We get, it, sometimes things can run overtime during your wedding. However, photographers and musicians will charge extra if they have to stay longer than originally agreed, or wait around unnecessarily. Ensure you stick to a swift schedule between your ceremony and reception to avoid paying more than you bargained for.

     

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    Make your wedding family style:

    Shareable family-style meals are more cost-effective and interactive than 3-course sit-down meals. Consider designing a shareable menu filled with fan favourites that will cater to every diet.

     

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    Be wise with your wedding favours:

    Wedding favours don’t have to be extravagant. Something small and travel-friendly is ideal. Think mini-wine bottles, handmade soaps, individual succulents or tiny jars of your favourite sweets. You can also offer shareable favours for couples, such as a bottle of wine, to cut costs. You can also read: Best wedding planning APP’s and tools

     

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    7 Wedding dessert table ideas

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    This is basically your chance to make your ‘kid in a candy store’ dreams come true. Similar to a harvest table, the dessert table is usually at your wedding reception and served after dinner. It consists of a variety of sweets and treats. It’s normally laid out beautifully and makes for an #instaworthy moment.

    Candy bars

    This is a fun self-serve option. Dedicate a section to sweets! Put bags and scoops out for people to dish and pack.

    Look at all those candy options!

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    Mini cakes

    If you’re not feeling in the mood for a slice of wedding cake, mini cakes are a great option. Everyone loves bite-sized things, so you have more time to party.

    Beautiful dessert table featuring a variety of mini treats.

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    Dessert cups

    Pudding cups are tasty treats to have at your wedding.

    Yummy chocolate pudding cups

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    Doughnuts

    Dough-nut forget these yummy doughy snacks. Whether you opt for normal doughnuts or a wall, you can play it up as much as you’d like.

    A delicious doughnut wall display.

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    Cookies

    Who doesn’t love a good biscuit? Your options are endless and you can provide little packets so your guests can take a little snack-to-go.

    Cookie jar display with a rustic feel.

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    Tarts

    Milk, lemon or chocolate, these classic tarts are a great addition to any dessert table.

    Stunning wedding tarts topped with fresh berries.

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    Fruit

    For your guests who are looking for a healthier sweet option, providing an array of fruits is a delicious option. Not only is it a ‘slimmer’ choice but it really makes the table look great!

    Get creative when laying out your fruit. All the shapes and colours really make a bold statement.

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    Wedding harvest tables

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    What are wedding harvest tables? Simply put they are snack tables. They are statement tables as food and nibbles are laid out beautifully and form part of the decoration. Harvest tables are usually embellished with greenery and topped with delicious foods.

    Harvest tables typically appear after the ceremony and before the reception. Your guests can enjoy the lovely snacks spread out while you and your parter take pictures or change for the reception. Think of it like the pre-starter.

    They aren’t ordinary snack tables, there generally needs to be a wide variety of nibbles laid out nicely.

    Your guests can enjoy a variety of canapés along with other treats while enjoying cocktails.

    Wedding harvest tables typically feature an assortment of cheeses, fruits, meats, crackers and breads.

     

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    The tables usually feature a lot of contrast and may coordinate with the weddings colours.

     

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    What’s trending in the wedding world of: Decor and food

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    Trends are ever-changing in the wedding world. If you’re looking for inspiration or maybe want to avoid what’s being overdone, then have a look at what’s trending in the wedding world of decor and food. Whatever the reason, these trends are great ideas or additions to your wedding.

    Decor

    – Coral

    It’s the colour of the year! What’s more trendy than that? Trendiness aside, it really is a beautiful colour. What’s really nice is, it’s feminine without being ‘that typical’. You can use coral as your accents of colour.

    – Balloon backdrops

    Flower backdrops are out and balloons are in. Use it to make a statement or fun photo back-drop.

    – Non traditional and traditional colour palettes

    Some couples tend to stick to the norm while others are making use of ‘edgy’ colour schemes.

     

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    – Royal flowers

    Even though balloons are in, some couples are incorporating a little ‘royal affair’. Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding, making use of  big flower installations are in! The royal couple had a beautiful and dramatic flower-filled entrance. Ellie Goulding followed this royal trend too!

    – Smoke bombs

    It makes for great pictures. Remember a couple years back when the in thing was to have your guests hold sparklers as you kiss your partner and the camera goes off? Now it’s smoke bombs!

     

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    Food

    – Speciality food trucks

    Food trucks have been trending in general so there’s no reason why your wedding can’t feature them either. Since they’re so popular, there’s a variety of different kinds available. From food to bars to dessert!

    – Statement cakes

    Couples seem to be reviving the old trend of wedding cakes as a ‘centrepiece’. Weddings are starting to feature big and bold statement wedding cakes again.

    – Banquets and harvest tables

    If food trucks aren’t your thing but you don’t want to stick with the norm of sit down or buffet dinners, then how about Banquets and harvest tables? They look so grand and your guests will be able to choose from a variety of dishes.

    – Gin bars

    Gin is in! Well, it has been for a while and it still is. So incorporating a gin bar where people can customise their cocktail is a really funky and great idea. You can have a few gin options available along with different mixers.

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    Delicious midnight snack ideas for your wedding

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    You’ve said ‘I do’ and tied the knot, the first dance is done and the sappy speeches are over. The evening turns into a party, you’re working up a sweat, and the caterers have packed everything away. What can you serve when your guests are feeling a bit peckish? Here are a few snacks that your guests will love.

    There are a few things to keep in mind when deciding on what snacks to serve:

    • Are your guests older and more mature or younger and hip?
    • What’s the vibe like? Is it more sophisticated and elegant or is it chilled and laid back?
    • Dietary requirements. For example, it might be awkward to only serve pizza slices when someone is lactose intolerant. So it’s important to cater your snacks as you would for you dinner catering.

    When you have your answers you’ll be able to customise your snack table accordingly.

    Pizza=Life

    Serve up tasty slices of pizza or have mini ones available. It’s simple and not too messy. Pizza is also a massive crowd-pleaser.


    Spill the corn

    Opt for ready-made mini boxes or have a machine and a self-help option. Don’t forget the spices! What’s popcorn without flavour?

     

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    A cop’s dream

    Can anyone say doughnuts? Mini, holes or custom packaged boxes! The options are endless and so are the flavours!


    Not your usual burgers and chips

    Serve up some sliders with a couple of chips. Serving these tiny burgers makes it easy enough for your guests to eat and leaves them totally satisfied.


    Chopsticks and noodles

    Who doesn’t love chow mein? Set out cute Asian take-away boxes with chopsticks. Whatever your guests don’t eat, they can close up and take home.

     

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    Cookies and cream

    You can have mini cookies laid out with milk in shot glasses. Serve a few options of cookies so your guests can mix and match. Set out cute packets so your guests can take some home as well.

     

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    I love candy

    Candy bars are always popular. Provide packets or mini buckets so your guests can make a candy pack to take with them.

     

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    6 Wedding cake trends we love

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    While it is still traditional to have a wedding cake, the nature of these cakes are changing. Due to the exorbitant cost of wedding cakes in this day and age and the desire to keep up with current trends, we have moved away from the traditional fruitcake to make way for new takes on wedding cakes.

    Here are a few cake trends that we can’t get enough of:

    Semi-naked

    Naked cakes seem to be a trend of the past but the semi-naked is still very much in.

    Drip cake

    Drip cakes have been around for quite a while now, because it can be added to pretty much any style of cake and still look good. It also adds extra flavour and an element of fun.

    Metallic

    A metallic element can be added in a variety of ways, making this a continuous trend.

    Red velvet

    Red velvet as a flavour has become one of the most popular dessert options so it is not surprising that it has made its way to wedding cakes as well.

    Florals

    A beautiful and natural addition to any cake.

    Alternatives

    While this cake makes use of another trend, doughnuts, as an alternative to a wedding cake, there are other alternative options such as macaroons, croquembouche and if you’re not a cake lover, cheese.

     

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    What to eat before and on your wedding day

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    Feeling your absolute best on your wedding day is non-negotiable. We asked Loredana Loots, an integrative nutrition and holistic health coach, for her advice on what to eat before and on your wedding day:

    “With only a few days to go and a whirlwind of emotions, arrangements and final prep, you may (understandably) not give much thought about what you are eating and drinking. What you consume actually has a major impact on how feel – physically, mentally and emotionally. Every couple deserves to look and feel like a million bucks on their special day. These handy food secrets are a must!

    Plan in advance

    Shop, prepare and store meals for the days leading up to the wedding to make sure you are not left feeling overwhelmed or forced to reach for greasy and sugary foods.

    Squeeze the day

    Energise your mornings with a glass of warm water and the juice of half a lemon. Add fresh or dried ginger for an extra kick. This boosts your immune system, aids digestion and naturally detoxes the body.

    Prevent added nerves, excessive sweating and dehydration

    Don’t overdo the caffeine – stick to 1-2 cups of coffee in the morning only. Avoid energy drinks completely, and stay hydrated with classic h2o and herbal teas. Brazil nuts, salmon, dark chocolate, oatmeal, eggs and leafy greens are known to induce a calming effect as well.

    Beauty starts from within

    For gorgeous hair, clear skin and a natural, camera-ready glow, incorporate more friendly fats such as walnuts, chia seeds, avocados, fatty fish and virgin olive oil into your diet well in advance.

    Boost your collagen by incorporating more foods with vitamin C (grapefruit, lemons, peppers, guavas, green veg) and protein-rich foods (eggs, fish, organic meat, nuts and seeds), and up your antioxidant intake with berries, leafy greens, beetroot, green and rooibos teas and turmeric.

    Avoid these:

    Soda and fizzy drinks, dairy, beans, excess caffeine and alcohol can all cause gas, nausea and bloating. Cruciferous veggies like broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower, and foods containing wheat often lead to bloating too.

    Sugar, deep-fried and processed foods can lead to inflammation and fatigue. This will affect your overall mood and wellbeing, so avoid these as well.

    Instead, incorportae these foods into your diet if you want to avoid bloating and nausea:

    Asparagus, papaya, lemon, mint, ginger, cucumber, celery, brown rice, rolled oats, quinoa, grilled or steamed chicken and fish. Drink lots of water (but avoid sparkling) and herbal teas like peppermint and chamomile. Eat cooked instead of raw veggies for easier digestion, and take a good probiotic daily for extra gut support.

    Steer clear of any new, exotic or spicy foods- it may lead to indigestion, heartburn or an allergic reaction. Stick with what you know.

    ON THE DAY

    It is often one hectic marathon on the day of the wedding and you may not even get a chance to think about eating. However, breakfast is extremely important. This will give you the energy to meet and greet, avoid fatigue and stay cool, calm and collected for most of the day. Opt for something along the lines of: Oatmeal topped with fruit and nuts, eggs with sautéd veggies and avo, or a smoothie consisting of oats, banana/berries, almond milk, spinach, chia seeds and protein powder.

    It is important to stay well-hydrated as well, but rather sip on a little water at a time to avoid bloating and the constant need to run to the bathroom. Furthermore, ask your bride tribe to arrange a light lunch or to keep some snacks (such as nuts, biltong and salad bites) on hand for just before the ceremony and pre-reception.

    With the right fuel, you will look and feel your absolute best, with the energy, glow and confidence to enjoy every single precious moment of your big day!”

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    Not-so-traditional wedding cakes

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    The wedding cake is an important element at any reception. It serves as a centrepiece on the big day, and is often one of the most spoken-about things (along with the bride’s gown and the décor!) at the wedding. As hard to believe as it may be, though, some people don’t enjoy cake. We’ve found some alternative options for those who aren’t a fan of this soft, baked dessert, or for any couple who wants to try something different.

    1. Croquembouche Wedding Cake

    Croquembouche is a French dessert made up of choux pastry puffs. It usually forms a cone-like shape and is strewn with strings of caramel. There are many variations, including chocolate, sugar-coated, or fruit-topped.

    2. Pancake/Crêpe Wedding Cake

    Sounds odd, right? But for all the pancake and crêpe lovers out there, you can finally fulfill your fantasy and have a cake, made up of layers and layers of the thin flat cakes. They are stacked to form a ‘typical’ wedding cake shape. They can create a one-tiered ‘cake’ which at first glance looks like a normal cake. This is called Mille cake. The crêpes can however also be spread out and be made up of various sizes to have a multi-tiered wedding cake.

    3. Doughnuts galore

    Who doesn’t love a good doughnut? If you answered yes, you may want to look into a doughnut wedding cake. They come in all shapes and sizes. There are oversized one-tiered ones, doughnut-hole cakes and multi-tiered cake stands filled with normal doughnuts.

     

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    4. Macaroon Wedding Cake

    Layers of macaroons are stacked to give the illusion of a tiered cake. You can choose to have one colour, or many! The options are endless.

     

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    5. Cheese cake

    Not cheesecake. This wedding cake is comprised of various cheeses – yes, you read that correctly. It’s a savoury-lover’s dream!

    6. Pies, pies and more pies

    You can go sweet or savory with this one. Have them on different layers to create pie-tastic centerpiece.

     

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    7. Actual (little) cakes

    You can have a wedding cake made up of cute cupcakes or, alternatively, have mini individual cakes for everyone! A dessert cup stand is a great idea too.

    8. Cookie cake

    Stack some cookies to create a wedding tower or have a giant cookie be your ‘cake’.

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