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Apple cider is awesome. I think you should have another drink choice like lemonade. I also think you should have a not sweet snack choice like crackers and cheese. I also like the idea of a DIY photobooth to keep guest busy.
Yum!! I agree with the pp though, you should probably offer two drink options, and 2 different snacks (sweet and salty).
Ok thanks. What about a trail mix type of snack..with nuts, crackers, raisins, etc. Is that fall enough?
Oh my gosh, that sounds so delicious! I love the idea, and who doesn't love, love, love apple cider in October? I think your guests will really enjoy that. You can call it the "Cider Hour," or call the cider, "Mocktails." There's so many fun things you can do in the fall, which is why it's my favorite time of year <3 Love your idea!
@brooch: Thanks so much....I like the Mocktail hour....that's cute, lol
Ooh, be sure to include some pumpkin flavor! I just bought some Pumpkin Pie Torani syrup at World Market/Cost Plus for $7 which can be added to coffee (DIY pumpkin spice latte anyone?)
@Jac: Sounds good. I love caramel corn!
How about popcorn balls (I love eating those in the fall), or apple slices with caramel dipping sauce?
I don't think you need anything complicated - coffee and cider (hot or cold) would be great, and you could do some sugar cookies and sliced apples or some dishes of nuts.
Thanks everyone. I thought about having mini pumpkin pie tarts, but I gave up on that idea.
We're doing something like this before cocktail hour and after the ceremony too! We have about 45 mins or so before cocktail hour. We're doing "fall delights" as I call them. Apple Cider and "Spa" Water (water with orange and cranberries) for drinks and then Fall treats, Leaf shaped Pumpkin Bread, Apple Strudel Bites, Cider Donut Holes, and assort. fall cookies. At one point I was thinking chocolate dipped apples or carmel apples but it would be too much work to make. For 300 people, I'd think 10 gallons at least.
PS we got the leaf shaped molds at Christmas Tree Shop and we got all sorts of jars, platters, stands, and drink dispensers on save on crafts.com and also TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Homegoods. I made cute little signs for each of the treats too! I'd be happy to send you the template-- very fall themed obviously :)
The pumpkin pie sounds yummy. If you want the pumpkin pies then don't let anyone stop you. Since the reception is in a church, you aren't restricted to what a caterer is willing or unwilling to make, and they can be made ahead of time. It's your wedding you are paying for so you call all the shots.
There are a ton of fall desserts you can serve that people will enjoy. Anything pumpkin, apple, cranberry, etc. Do a Google search and see what catches your eye.
As far as the cider, you can serve hot mulled cider, which everyone loves. Figure on at least 2-3 beverages per person.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Hot-Apple-Cider/Detail.aspx sounds good. You can just heat cider with mulling spices (found in the coffee/tea section at any grocery) in a large coffee maker (the tall industrial restaurant size that most churches have on site) and be done with it since cider doesn't need anything else like butter, sugar, etc that most recipes call for.
@Habibah14: Thanks so much. I'd love the templates!
@Selene221: Booyah!! LOL..thanks for the encouragement!
No problem! Here's the link http://www.downloadandprint.com/invitation-templates/invitation-template-square-garden/#comments
Just download and delete the text that's there and re-enter what you like. The border is actually a really nice green and I did the text in chocolate brown. Let me know if you have trouble with it and I can email it.
@Habibah14: Ok thanks so much! So you used the invitation template for the signs? Just making sure?
I'd offer some other beverages as well. I hate apple cider as well as mulled cider. I'd die of thirst! Iced tea,lemonade....even plain coffee & tea.
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We are having a cokctail hour in between the ceremony and the reception to finish up pictures and to reset the room. Our wedding is in Oct, so I wanted to incorporate the fall into this portionof the day too. FI and I don't drink, plus it's at a church, so we can't have alcohol anyway.
I was thinking of having apple cider and sugar cookies. What do you think? Also, about how many gallons do you think I would need to serve 300 guests? Thanks!