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04.09.2012

Wedding Hors d’Oeuvres {Catering}

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I’ve always been a big fan of cocktail hour (and not just because I enjoy a good specialty drink), but it sets the stage for the entire evening. Cocktail hour typically begins as guests start to file into the reception venue and are anxiously awaiting the bride and groom’s arrival. As they wait for the celebration to kick off, it’s always nice to treat your guests to a preview of the menu to come. It’s a great way to get the party started and, let’s face it, who doesn’t love being greeted by servers with trays full of delicious appetizers! I’ve rounded up some of my recent favorites that are very fitting for a spring/summer affair!

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Image by Serena Grace

Fish and Chips via Adeline and Grace Photography

Lasagna Cupcakes via Quick Dish

Mini Wine + Cheese by Peter Callahan

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Mini BLT Bites by Sunday Supper

Antipasta Kebobs by The Hungry Housewife

Chili Lime Shrimp Cups by Inspired Taste

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Okra Cornmeal Cakes by Annie's Eats

Mini Grilled Cheese with Avocado and Bacon by Jana Laurene

Image by Karen Wise via Style Me Pretty

03.05.2012

Specialty Drinks {Wedding Details}

by A Lowcountry Wedding / 7 Comments

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Wedding season is upon us and for all of you Spring and Summer brides looking for the perfect tasty libation to welcome your guests, look no further! We’ve rounded up plenty of options. Charleston, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach are blessed with the beautiful Lowcountry landscape that lends itself way to jaw dropping wedding venues that offer one-of-a-kind views on the water. These coastal spots will naturally put wedding guest into a celebratory mood, so your choice of food and beverage needs to share the same spirit. Welcoming your guests with a killer specialty drink will get the party started!

Blood Orange Margarita

Recipe via Creative Culinary

The Brooklyn Beauty

Recipe via Crepes of Wrath

Raspberry Beer Cocktail

Recipe via A cup of Mai

Pineapple Mint Rum Punch

Recipe via Love Food Eat

Pomegranate Spritzer

Recipe via White On Rice Couple

Meyer Lemonade with Rosemary

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Recipe via White on Rice Couple

Blackberry Sage Cooler

Recipe via Scaling Back

…and who could forget our favorite Lowcountry specialty?

A John Daly – Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka and Lemonade

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Image via Love Life Images

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01.03.2012

For the Boys {Wedding Catering}

by A Lowcountry Wedding / 7 Comments

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While my husband and I were in the midst of planning our wedding, we had some issues seeing eye-to-eye on what was acceptable food to be served at our reception. He wanted to make sure his guy friends we’re going to enjoy their options and wouldn’t be stuck munching on dainty finger sammies. One of his grand ideas was treating our guests to a hot dog eating contest. I kid you not…I can’t make this stuff up. I literally had to pick my mom’s jaw up off the ground when she first heard of his plan. So, after nicely refusing to serve up Oscar Mayer weiners, we compromised on serving late night McDonald’s double cheeseburgers…we had the catering staff pass them out and people went crazy! They still talk about it. So, in honor of all the grooms-to-be who are set on hot dog eating contests or lord knows what else, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite food items that the men on your guest list might enjoy. Let’s face it, if you treat the boys to some hearty food and good booze, everyone’s bound to have a good time.

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Images via Hostess with the Mostess and What Katie Ate

Spaghetti and meatballs hors d’oeuvre. I’ll take two!

Image via Peter Callahan

I would never have thought to serve meatloaf at a wedding but these meatloaf cupcakes with a mashed potato ‘frosting’ and a bite sized, bacon wrapped loaf sound pretty amazing.

Images via Luxe Finds

Bite sized bacon cup baked beans. Get out of town.

Image via Peter Callahan

Fried pickles and mini tacos with tequila shooters.

Images via Annie Eats Peter Callahan

Oyster Shooters – the perfect Charleston treat

Image via Southern Weddings Magazine

STATIONS

The guys will love these comfort food stations…and who wouldn’t. A potato and BBQ bar?! Heaven.

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Image via Elizabeth Anne Designs

For the bar…

Check out this awesome beer bar complete with fun glassware and the couples favorite draft selections.

Image via Green Wedding Shoes

Custom beer for your bar, favor or escort cards? Yes, please!

Images via Lovely and Gracious and Style Me Pretty

Was there every a more Southern beverage station than a Bourbon Bar? Um…no. I love this one designed by Calder Clark. What a fabulous way to involve your guests in creating and tasting their beverage of choice.

Images via A Bryan Photo

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09.20.2011

Caribbean Comfort {Wedding Inspiration}

by A Lowcountry Wedding / No Comments

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Samantha Dockery is the Owner of Durham, North Carolina’s Bliss by Sam. She recently sent over this perfectly style shoot where she mixed a little bit of Southern Charm with a cool Caribbean theme at The Oaks at Salem in Apex, NC. What I’m really loving about this shoot is that they haven’t left one stone un-turned. From the flowers and venue to the food and cake (can we please talk about how amazing that cake is!?), this is a completely cohesive event. With my background being in catering, I’m a sucker for all things food. I feel like while catering is obviously an integral part of a wedding, it’s often left out when telling the story. But not here Rocky Top Hospitality created a ridiculous Caribbean-inspired menu (are there any leftovers?) for the event that perfectly complimented the beautiful florals from Creative Touch Designs and the table layout from Bliss by Sam. The ah-mazing cake I’ve been drooling over was made by Sugarland, the rentals from Party Reflections and the talented Robin Lin was on hand to capture it all…Enjoy!

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designer: bliss by sam / caterer: rocky top hospitality / venue: the oaks at salem / photographer: robin lin photography / florist: creative touch designs / rentals: party reflections / cake: sugarland / stationery: maria scheel

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07.15.2011

Lowcountry Weddings {Catering}

by A Lowcountry Wedding / 2 Comments

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Is it just me or does mini food taste better? Bite sized hors d’Oeuvres are the perfect sized morsel to serve your guests during cocktail hour. They’ll leave your guests with a taste of Lowcountry cuisine and have them begging for more by the time the main course rolls around. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite appetizers to kick off your wedding reception and even a few late night snacks. Jazz up your menu by adding a few of these options and your guests will be raving about it for years to come!

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Open faced Roast Beef Sandwiches via Jai Girard Photography

Sliders and Fries via Pizzazzerie

Milk and Cookies via Audrey Magazine

Image via Bridal Bar

Key Lime Pies via My Sweet and Saucy

Spinach Dip in Mini Bread Bowls via Picky Palate

Miniature Pies via Project Wedding

BBQ Sandwiches via Martha Stewart Weddings

Fish Tacos and Tequila via The Knot

Ham and Cheese Sandwiches via The Girl Who Ate Everything

Doughnuts via Think Splendid!

French Toast via Creative Party Place

Veggie Crudite via Simple Bites

Miniature Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup via Fresh Tart

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06.08.2011

Charleston Weddings {Pretzel Station}

by A Lowcountry Wedding / 1 Comment

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It might have a little bit to do with my past experience in catering but my favorite part of a wedding is ALWAYS the food. How I see it, a wedding can be absolutely exquisite but if the food is blah or just flat out bad that will be the only thing guests take away from the evening. On the other hand, if the food is out-of-this-world and they can experience items differently, either by presentation or taste, I can promise they will be raving about your big day for years to come. I always love dreaming up menus that put a fun twist on an old favorite, so recently when I was snacking on a soft pretzel at a USC baseball game, it hit me…I love pretzels (of all shapes, sizes and flavors!) and I’d die for a late night pretzel station. This is what I’m thinking…

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Pretzel bites or miniature pretzels served warm in a variety of flavors like: original (all nice and buttered up!) cinnamon sugar, garlic or even stuffed like a little pizza with pepperoni and mozzarella. For sauces: mustard, marinara, cheese and chocolate. Present them in cute baskets (below) and have cups or pretzel bags available (that you can coordinate with your wedding colors) to allow guests to move freely around while snackin’ and dippin’!

Image via Della Chen

Most importantly, don’t forget include some chocolate covered pretzels!

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Wedding Hors d’Oeuvres {Catering}

Specialty Drinks {Wedding Details}

For the Boys {Wedding Catering}

Caribbean Comfort {Wedding Inspiration}

Lowcountry Weddings {Catering}

Charleston Weddings {Pretzel Station}

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