2023

Specialty Success

When couples decide they want a certain kind of wedding, they often turn to the experts—planners and caterers who specialize. These professionals know how to turn the dreams of their clients into reality. CFE touched base with four such gurus—whose specialties include eco-friendly, South Asian and destination weddings—to learn more about their businesses and how they’re filling an in-demand niche.

Time to Celebrate

To help make your wedding receptions in 2024 more memorable than ever, we’re rounded up 12 ideas from industry experts, who shared fun and interesting trends they’re seeing in decor and entertainment.

A One-Stop Shop

Bill Hansen now operatores four catering brands under a newly launched parent company, Hansen Group.

Success in the Sunshine State

Under new management and co-located for the first time with the Pizza Tomorrow Summit, the 2023 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show in Orlando put on a strong showing in November, attracting thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors—both an increase from last year’s numbers.

Labor of Love

South Florida nonprofit Delicious Spoonfuls serves ice cream and the community by employing people with special needs.

Time to Celebrate

After the vows, it’s time for the “wows”—when the newlywed couple celebrates their union with friends and family. To help make your wedding receptions in 2024 more memorable than ever, we’ve rounded up ideas from industry experts, who share fun and interesting trends they’re seeing in drinks and desserts (watch this space for part two of this article, listing 12 décor and entertainment reception trends).

Tabletop Trends

Deliver big on both style and sustainability this holiday season with these tablescape design tips from industry experts.

A Charming Tale

Pauline Parry, the award-winning founder and CEO of Good Gracious! Events, shares recipes and memories in “My Culinary Love Story.”

Cooking Safety Starts with You

Top fire-prevention tips for hospitality businesses to better protect your building, staff and patrons For more than 100 years, the

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