Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 73)

CATERING 63 A dd the personal touch to your big day with decorative food stands, vintage ice-cream trikes, outdoor drink stations serving killer cocktails or local beers and ales – perfect for a chilled summer festival-style wedding. DRAMATIC DESSERTS No longer an after thought, desserts are increasingly stealing the show. Couples are looking to up the wow-factor with whole tables beautifully styled and groaning with help-yourself sweet treats. Dramatic centrepieces such as macaron towers, croquembouche and doughnut walls are popular too, either as an alternative or addition to the traditional wedding cake. Check out... neonandblushweddingsandevents.co.uk SAVOURY SHOWSTOPPER For those that don’t have a sweet tooth a cheese tower is not only a tasty alternative but a budget-friendly option for the evening buffet served with a variety of artisan bread, chutneys and pickles to snack on. Visit... thecheeseweddingcake.co.uk DRINK STATIONS A statement bar is not only a sure-fire crowdpleaser but great for standout photos too. Check out... dial-a-bar.co.uk TASTY TREATS Make your celebration one to remember with tempting treats throughout the day. Ice cream always goes down a treat with guests of all ages; great for al fresco drinks receptions post vows. Served from a vintage push bike or a traditional-style van, it’s sure to attract a queue. Or how about a popcorn stand? Great for the little ones and the not-so-little! Visit... hampshireices.co.uk Canapés are great for keeping the hunger pangs at bay during the photos before the wedding breakfast is served. We’re not just talking any old tired morsels though; think bite-size delicacies, mini burgers, savoury tartlets or a fusion of tastes to reflect your lives and loves. LATE-NIGHT MUNCHIES Don’t forget the evening guests! A hog roast is ideal for feeding a crowd or how about a good old fish and chip van to keep the late-night munchies at bay? Steaming mugs of hot chocolate with marshmallows and gorgeously gooey smores toasted over a firepit are also great to ward off the night chills. Call...The Happy Fryer Fish & Chip Van on 07716 837 147. THE EXTRA TOUCHES Wiston cheese wedding cake Image: larajanethorpephotography.com