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Sensational Sweets and Sips

January 6, 2025 by Sara Perez Webber

Experts reveal the latest wedding dessert and drink trends By Sara Perez Webber Wedding receptions are a time to indulge. To help you plan your big events accordingly, we’ve rounded up some of the latest trends in scrumptious desserts and celebratory cocktails.  Let’s get this party started! Desserts Extravagant Cakes While no-frills cutting cakes were in … [Read more...] about Sensational Sweets and Sips

What’s In for Going All Out

December 2, 2024 by Sara Perez Webber

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

Expect the Unexpected

December 2, 2024 by Sara Perez Webber

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

December 19, 2023 by Sara Perez Webber

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

December 19, 2023 by Sara Perez Webber

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

November 30, 2023 by Sara Perez Webber

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

December 3, 2021 by CFE Editor

Pacifica stoneware collection from Casafina

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

November 20, 2020 by CFE Editor

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

November 20, 2020 by CFE Editor

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

November 20, 2020 by CFE Editor

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

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