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Do It Yourself Winter Wedding Reception

Do It Yourself Winter Wedding Reception

A wedding where you do it yourself can save BIG! If you, your friends or families love to cook, doing the food—or even just the cake—may be a thought. Offer this guest-pleasing buffet with Hispanic flavors and top off the reception with coffee and creative cupcakes.


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Tips from the Experts

Karen

"Place a round flat mirror on the center of the table and cover with votive candles in glass containers."

Karen Sorensen, Editor - BettyCrocker.com

Serve with Flair

  • 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!

Cookie Favors

  • Or set up a table with baskets of cookies and let guests package their own home-baked treats in bags or small boxes.

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

  • Do a recipe search on ‘cupcakes’ to see the wonderful variety offered here.

  • Find cupcake display stands and carriers when you shop the Betty Crocker® Store.

A Little Help from a Friend

  • The Cook for a Crowd chart give help on amounts to buy depending on number of guests invited.

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