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With over 30% of couples today looking for a unique wedding experience for their guests, the reception scene is starting to take a turn for the extraordinary. If you want to wow your guests, incorporate one of these emerging trends into your reception.While catering for the dinner seems to be where couples focus their food budget, it might not tide guests over for a long night of drinks and dancing. Local rental companies have learned this and are not only offering the traditional chocolate fountain rentals but options to satisfy those late night guests at your wedding dance. Who doesn’t like a handful of salty popcorn to go with a nice cold beer? That’s right popcorn machine rentals are a great option to bring out later in the evening, and will keep your guests fueled and out on the dance floor. But why stop there? Nacho and cheese machines, hot dog machines, and pretzels are also fun options that will be huge hits.
When it comes to drinks there are several new fads to consider. For hot summer weddings, try a frozen drink machine. Most offer two beverage options and are relatively inexpensive. For the kids, rent a sno cone machine. And for those guests looking for a classy alternative to booze, espresso bars stocked with flavored coffees and syrups offer the perfect alternative.
Finally for all the couples who possess a sweet tooth, cotton candy machines are a dream come true. And if you want to take that one step further incorporate a candy bar, not talking just Snickers but an entire bar full of your favorite candies.
While you and your groom are planning the food for the reception, don’t forget the dance. Your guests will thank you at the end of the night!
-GonnaGetWed.com Resource
This article was also featured in the 2009 VOW Wedding Planner. To view a PDF of this article, go to the CATERING, CAKES & BEVERAGES section of VOW.
