By Guest Wedding Blog Contributor, Jason Duncan of Cafe Evoke Catering
There are a million decisions to be made when planning your wedding reception. What sets one event apart from another is more than the colors and the florals—the memories are in the details.
If you’re looking for some inspirational wedding reception ideas, try starting with the basics, like creating a custom drink menu. Try thinking beyond soda, punch and water and treat your friends and family to tantalizing creations that will make lasting impressions.
Special Touches
To add a touch of creativity and charm to your one of a kind day, try using signature touches like monogrammed mugs. It is a great way to bring attention to your beverage service and it makes a great favor for your guests. Also consider creating a unique beverage menu, complete with a “Brideʼs” and “Groomʼs” drink. Your guests will love the chance to try your favorite drink on your special day.
Old-school Tastes
Bring back the taste of childhood with an Italian Soda Bar. Serve in traditional soda glasses with bright colored straws. With a wide array of flavors to choose from, this nostalgic bar will be delight for everyone.
Chilly Treats
A slow cold brew method is a great alternative for summertime coffee – cold and refreshing. Add a splash of milk, some simple syrup and serve over ice! Itʼs also good with fresh lemon or gourmet flavorings, think vanilla, hazelnut, or amaretto.
New spin on a classic fave
Forget basic lemonade and iced tea and shake thinks up by adding fruit puree. Shake with lemonade or iced tea, serve over ice with fruit garnish. It is a simple, yet different and beautiful way to refresh your guests. Servers can shake these drinks to order which adds a bit of flare to the bar.
Java Jolt
Why end your perfect wedding reception with boring coffee? Specialty coffee bars not only bring elegance to your event your guests will also talk about it for years to come. Lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, Americanos, chai lattes, hot chocolate—enough options to please everyone.
Signature Recipes
How about a signature drink for your wedding? Here is an idea created by Cafe Evoke Catering: The Chocolate Kiss. This drink features a raspberry sugar rim, decadent chocolate and sweet milk foam.
Remember, when creating a signature drinks for your reception, borrow inspiration from the colors, theme and location of your event. Be creative!
–Jason Duncan is the owner of Cafe Evoke Catering, Oklahoma City’s premier specialty coffee catering company. Cafe Evoke is also a proud PWG Advertiser! Visit their site at www.cafeevoke.com.
