Do It Yourself Winter Wedding Reception

Wedding DIY 101

· Know yourself…and your family and friends. You’ll need to be realistic on what you really can do.

· Manage guests’ food expectations. Let them know when invited whether it’s dinner, light refreshments or simply, desserts.

· Find out whether your chosen location allows you to supply your own food. If they do, consult our Do-Ahead Cooking strategies with food safety tips.

• Look for recipes with Do-Ahead Tips. It’s your wedding. You’ll want to enjoy the activities rather than be tied to the kitchen.

Just Desserts

• Cupcakes are the trendiest wedding cake and fit the DIY strategy to a T. Get tips with our Cupcake How-To and start baking!
• Do a recipe search on ‘cupcakes’ to see the wonderful variety offered here.
• Find cupcake display stands [like the one pictured] and carriers when you shop the Betty Crocker® Store.

A Little Help from a Friend

Serve with Flair

• Let foods create the look of your table. Three recipes that take fruit platters to another dimension are: Chocolate-Dipped Fruit Wreath, Fruit Kabobs with Tropical Fruit Coulis or Honey-Lime Fruit Salad. Fit these or purchased platters in to round out a menu.
• Search on ‘wreath’ for more center-stage food and centerpiece presentations you can use.
• Bookmark online or clip magazine ideas for serving and tableware. So many ideas, what to choose!