Food & Catering Blog
Food Trucks: The Grand Finale to Your Wedding
Jenna Nelson | July 28, 2016Late-night snacks give a whole new meaning to the term “night cap.” Serving snacks or a late-night meal during the dance reception is no longer considered a trend, but instead serves as a much-needed and much-appreciated interruption to the hours of dancing. As the reception progresses, most people have quickly burned off the 6:00 dinner on the dance floor and have filled up on liquor. It’s practically a scientific fact that cardio plus alcohol equals hungry people. By offering a late-night snack, you are acknowledging that you have taken your guests’ needs and comforts into consideration. It’s also a subtle way to sober up a few of your guests (your hotel and transportation staff will
thank you!).
From Local Restaurant to Nationally Recognized Catering Company: The Thomas Caterers of Distinction Story
Jenna Nelson | April 19, 2016They went from “The Accidental Caterers” to award-winning caterers.
How to Create Your Own Signature Cocktail
Jenna Nelson | March 24, 2016The concept of his-and-hers cocktails is a refreshing way to spice up the social hour part of the wedding. It's also an entertaining way to express your personalities and personal likes to your wedding guests.
5 Things to Think Twice About Before You D.I.Y.
Jenna Nelson | March 8, 2016Don't get me wrong—I am the queen of the do-it-yourself trend. And at WeddingDay, we are huge proponents of the D.I.Y. movement and we especially love seeing brides who impressively collaborate with family, bridesmaids and friends to take on one wedding project after another.
Why a Brunch-Styled Wedding is Exactly What You Need
Jenna Nelson | January 21, 2016Brunch is always a good idea. And brunch weddings are even a better idea. I've never seen an unhappy person at brunch. Who isn't willing to embrace the concept of the late-morning feast that offers delectable options like pancakes, eggs benedict, doughnuts and bacon?
The Best Tips for Hosting a Bar
Jenna Nelson | January 18, 2016Wherever you are at in your wedding planning journey, I hope someone has expressed the absolute necessity to host some form of an open bar at your wedding. If not, repeat after me, "I need to provide my guests with free drinks." Say it. And say it often.
2016 Wedding Trends We Can't Wait For
Jenna Nelson | January 7, 2016Few things are more exciting than the arrival of a new year. As most are creating soon-to-be-broken New Year's resolutions and are bidding farewell to the past year, those of us in the wedding industry are eagerly awaiting the chance to jump on board with the upcoming year's wedding trends!
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 12.18.15
Jenna Nelson | December 18, 2015It's the most wonderful time of the week! That sentiment is proven quite effortlessly with these photos that make us excited for both the holidays and wedding season (which is always right around the corner, no matter what time of year it is!).
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What Your Catering Company Wants You to Know
Jenna Nelson | November 25, 2015Your wedding guests are undoubtedly attending your wedding to witness and celebrate the love between you and your fiance.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 11.20.15
Jenna Nelson | November 20, 2015People sometimes ask us if we get tired of literally drowning in weddings day after day. After all, we read about them, we write about them, we stare at wedding photos all day and don't even get us started on how much we TALK about them. These questions are usually met with a blank stare.