As you know, I am a big fan of personalizing the small details of your wedding. That is why I love how Jones Soda allows you to personalize your pop labels. These would make for great wedding favors or as drinks for your guests. They would be absolutely perfect for a casual outside wedding. However, I think I would really like them for a soda bar. You can get a variety of flavors all personalized with different pictures of the couple or images that play off the theme of the wedding. Then arrange them into an old fashioned soda bar with a unique modern twist. I love it! You can personalize your soda on the Jones Soda website. The soda is about $29 for a 12 pack. Start Designing!

 Looking for a great favor idea? Then look no more! Here is a great recipe I found on  Epicurious. Originally from Michele Adams’s and Gia Russo’s book Wedding Showers: Ideas & Recipes for the Perfect Part, this is one recipe that is sure to make an impression. The best part is that these cookies are made with ingredients that most of you will have already in your kitchen. They also give you the directions for creating this adorible packaging as well. Also, this recipe makes about 3 dozen cookie, so keep that in mind while you are preparing. Get the recipe and favor box directions!

Okay, I’ll admit it. When I saw this recipe, I had to wipe a little drool off my face. My favorite combination is chocolate and peanut butter. I have even been known to dip a chocolate bar in the jar of peanut butter. Shhhh…don’t tell! Anyway, not only do these little brownies make me super hungry, they are also too cute! I think these would be perfect served at a wedding shower or even as a great addition to a dessert bar. Yummy! To get the recipe simply visit the Baked Perfection blog.

Nothing can ruin a wedding quicker than a group of hungry people. Once people get hungry they tend to get a little grouchy. Keep everyone in a good mood by preparing them a little lunch picnic. This DIY lunch idea from Project Wedding is absolutely gorgeous!  I love the customization of the lunch. Every detail coordinates wonderful and is beautiful. I think this idea would also be wonderful for a relaxed midday wedding that is held outside.Everyone could enjoy a beautiful picnic together. For complete details to create this beautiful lunch simply visit Project Wedding.

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My family absolutely adores brownies. Well… not sure, if it is the brownies or the brownie batter, since they all fight over the spoon. I guess you cannot have one without the other. Right? If you are like my family and love brownies, then you should have them at your wedding. I know some of you are thinking brownies at my wedding. I don’t know…. However, hear me out. Dress up your brownies and make super fun brownie pops. These would be a great addition or a candy bar or dessert table. Plus, I think they would be a super cute kids table centerpiece, if they were placed in a pretty jar filled with rock candy or jellybeans. I also love the idea of giving these as wedding favors as well. The possibilities are endless! To get the recipe for these yummy brownie pops click here to visit the Intimate Weddings Blog!

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I absolutely love coffee! I love the taste and the smell. It is simply a guilty pleasure that I have to have. I don’t car if it is cold coffee or hot. They are all wonderful! If you are like me, then you may want to consider serving coffee at your wedding. Here is a super fun recipe for iced coffee. This iced coffee is special because of the cotton candy adorning the top. This touch adds something special and makes it more unique. However, you could serve any type of coffee that is your favorite.

Ingredients

Makes 3

 * 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons skim milk
* 3 tablespoons instant-coffee frappe; mix (such as Nescafe; Classic)
* 3 tablespoons sugar
* White cotton candy, for topping (www.1890caramelcorn.com)

 Directions
1. Blend 3/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup cold water, the instant-coffee frappe; mix, and sugar in a blender until combined, about 30 seconds. Divide among 3 tall glasses filled with ice. Pour 2 tablespoons milk into each glass. Serve immediately, topped with cotton candy.

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 Cake has dominated the wedding industry for years. However, right now there is a trend to skip the cake all together or have your cake and other desserts too. Maybe cake is not your thing. For many people cake is okay, but they have a dessert that they simply swoon over. (Mine would be cheesecake by the way.) So, why not have that dessert at your wedding? You defiantly should, whether it is only that dessert or a combination of cake and your dream dessert. Below I have listed some fun alternatives or additions to cake. I doubt that cake will loose it’s premier spot, but maybe it will get a run for it’s money!

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Yum….pie! Almost everyone has a favorite pie. I am guilty of indulging in the occasional lemon meringue pie. Casual style weddings are perfect for a dessert bar filled with variety of pies. Choose your favorites and display them on beautiful cake stands for a stunning statement.

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Here is a super fun option for your wedding that will bring out the kid in everyone. You can set up an old-fashioned ice cream bar complete with soda pop and assorted toppings.  Your guests can make their own floats and sundaes. If you are having an outdoor summer wedding, I think your guests would love this refreshing treat! Plus, if you want to go all out, you could have a waiter there making custom milkshakes and malts. Yummy!

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Here is a treat that brings back fond childhood memories from many campers. S’mores are a beloved treat for many and how fun to set up your own s’mores station at your wedding? Your guests will have a ton of fun toasting the night away.

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Cookies and milk are considered by most as the perfect pair. So, what a perfect dessert for a wedding! You can serve a variety of cookies and little shot glasses of milk to choose from. Plus, this is a great way to share an awesome family cookie recipe and make the dessert personalized.

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Okay, I am not sure that I know anyone who doesn’t like  some sort of carnival food! I am pretty sure that the majority of people I know would simply drool at the mention of funnel cakes! This carnival inspired dessert bar is a great way to take people back to the fun times at the state fair and other found memories. Plus, the food is good and fun! Showcase snow-cones, funnel cakes, soft pretzels, caramel apples, and other carnival favorites. This dessert bar is sure to be a big hit and leave a lasting memory with guests!

I thought these were very fitting for the 4th of July. Watermelon is a staple at almost every 4th of July cook out. So, adding a little margarita and making it into a popsicle makes it even better. This is a great adult treat to cool the taste buds. Enjoy! Want just regular margarita popsicles? Click here!

Ingredients:
* 5 cups chopped seedless watermelon (1 1/4 pounds)
* 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
* 3 tablespoons superfine granulated sugar
* 1/4 cup water
* 1/4 cup silver tequila

* Equipment: 8 (1/3-cup) ice pop molds and 8 wooden sticks

Directions:
Purée all ingredients in a blender until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup, pressing on and then discarding solids. Skim off any foam, then pour into molds. Freeze 30 minutes. Insert sticks, then freeze until firm, about 24 hours.
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When it comes to holidays, I automatically think dessert! Holidays are the only days of the year that I can justify eating ANYTHING that I want. Holiday equals total cheat day in my book! That is why I was looking at these super yummy dessert options for the 4th of July. Not only are these great for any patriotic party, they would also be super scrumptious at a bridal luncheon.  Just click on the links below to go to the recipes!

Berry Bliss Cake,Strawberry Shortcake,Patriotic Pie,Patriotic Pizza

I am a sucker for desserts! I LOVE them! That is probably why I am always looking for fun dessert options for weddings. Wedding cake is a given, but…..dessert bars are becoming super popular. Tartelette is always a great site to check out to get super stylish and yummy dessert options. These Peach and Chamomille Mousse Cakes are gorgeous and look soooo yummy! The inspiration was fresh peaches from the farmer’s market. To get the recipe click here!