Take your weddings to the next level with these 15 trends By Sara Perez Webber When it comes to their weddings, couples these days don’t follow the herd. Eschewing cookie-cutter affairs, brides and grooms are letting their personalities shine through in every aspect of their big celebrations, from the cuisine to the décor to the entertainment. Despite each wedding’s … [Read more...] about What’s In for Going All Out
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Expect the Unexpected
Bill Hansen shares one of his wildest wedding stories in an excerpt from his new book, Plating Up Profits: Miami’s Catering Icon Dishes Up Lessons for Business Success As the founder of Bill Hansen Catering and CEO of Hansen Group, 55-year catering veteran Bill Hansen has seen it all when it comes to catered events. He shares his most memorable stories—and the business … [Read more...] about Expect the Unexpected
Specialty Success
How planners and caterers who specialize in niche and destination weddings help clients celebrate the weddings of their dreams By Sara Perez Webber 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 … [Read more...] about Specialty Success
Time to Celebrate
Wedding experts share 12 decor and entertainment trends By Sara Perez Webber 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 12 ideas from industry experts, who shared fun and interesting trends they’re seeing in décor … [Read more...] about Time to Celebrate
Time to Celebrate
Wedding experts share 13 dessert and beverage reception trends By Sara Perez Webber 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 … [Read more...] about Time to Celebrate
Products You Can’t Live Without: Wedding Edition
Get ready for a busier wedding year with products that save you time and enhance the guest experience. Tables Handcrafted in Portugal, the Pacifica stoneware collection from Casafina lends a natural, modern look to a wedding table. With a matte glaze finish, the collection includes a complete dinnerware set, serveware and bakeware pieces, and kitchenware accessories. … [Read more...] about Products You Can’t Live Without: Wedding Edition
Getting Hitched Without a Hitch
With careful planning and a dose of panache, the wedding industry has paved the way for successful events despite the pandemic By Sara Perez Webber No one in the wedding industry will forget this year anytime soon. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted couples everywhere to change their 2020 wedding plans. Approximately 50 percent of weddings scheduled for this year have been … [Read more...] about Getting Hitched Without a Hitch
Butler’s Pantry Micro Wedding
How the St. Louis-based caterer transformed a wedding for 150 guests into one for 25 St. Louis-based Butler’s Pantry “has mastered the Pandemic Pivot—taking an event originally planned for hundreds and transforming it into a private ceremony for 50 or less,” says Bridget Bitza, vice president of sales and catering. The challenge is harder than it may seem. Not only do … [Read more...] about Butler’s Pantry Micro Wedding
Last But Not Least
Weddings may be smaller now, but mini desserts are adding big flavor and excitement to receptions By Deanne Moskowitz The pandemic has resulted in the postponement or cancellation of many full-sized weddings in 2020, but there is a sweet side. Regardless of the severity of restrictions, which vary from state to state, caterers hosting micro and mini receptions … [Read more...] about Last But Not Least
Marrying Resources
Julie Mead of The Knot Worldwide explains how WeddingPro connects event pros with clients, and shares insight into top wedding trends By Sara Perez Webber It's becoming easier and easier for engaged couples to research and plan their weddings online—and for wedding vendors to connect with them. In July, The Knot and WeddingWire—two leading wedding planning resources—joined … [Read more...] about Marrying Resources
