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It’s Spring! It’s Wedding Season! How To Make the Most of Your Reception

Posted on April 24, 2014 by admin

Congratulations! You’re getting ready to tie the knot and move forward to the next phase of your life. This is a big step in your life, but you have to make sure everything is properly taken care of for your guests. It’s your day, but the celebration involves everyone—family, friends, colleagues, and more. For your reception, you have to think about where you want to hold it, who is going to cater it, and the entertainment that will welcome you to marriage. How do you make the most of your wedding reception? After all, it’s a celebration. It starts with…

Village Catering is Excited to Host Weddings in 2014

Posted on December 23, 2013 by admin

It is hard to believe that 2013 is already coming to a close. Village Catering and the Giannone family couldn’t have been happier to celebrate a number of beautiful weddings in 2013. Every time a couple decided to have their special day at the Cottage Green, Village Catering’s gorgeous banquet hall, the Giannone family was thrilled. Just as there were plenty of happy couples tying the knot in 2013, there were just as many getting engaged. With the New Year quickly approaching, Village Catering is very excited to host even more weddings in 2014. No matter what the religion or…

Fun “Bar” Ideas For Your Next Party

Posted on November 24, 2013 by admin

You can really get creative with your next large party by adding a “bar” to your party. I am not talking a bar for alcoholic beverages (although that may be available as well), but I mean a bar offering a type of food or drink that guests can customize to make it perfect for them. Still not sure what this is? Think of a hot chocolate bar. This would consist of a table with self-serve hot chocolate. It would also have a large variety of topping for guests to choose from such as whipped cream, chocolate shaving, peppermint sticks, and…

Wedding Catering Trends of 2013

Posted on September 23, 2013 by admin

The season is upon us for beautiful fall and winter weddings, decorated in warm colors and often offering some of the most delicious foods of the season. Every year offers their own trends in décor, flowers, fashion, and of course, catering. Within the trends of catering in Philadelphia, we have dinnerware, entrees, cakes, and liquor. Most couples are starting to stray away from the popular colorful weddings and going back to the classic white and ivory themed weddings. Nothing screams wedding more than varying shades of whites and ivory. This year, brides are asking for gold silverware to accompany their…

Watch Out For This 1920’s Wedding Trend That Is Inspired By…

Posted on February 27, 2013 by admin

The Roaring 20’s are here and in full swing! Especially with The Great Gatsby coming out in theatre this May, it seems to be one of the most popular wedding themes this season. Through the glitz and the glam it’s utterly irresistible and will wow your wedding guests with the classy, elegant theme. For engaged couples looking for something unique and memorable can decorate the ballroom to resemble the era with chandeliers and flapper accessories. It will be sure to deliver a decadent evening with a modern twist on the 20’s style trends that have been making way this 2013…

Fall Wedding Catering Trends

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

Wedding food doesn’t have to be the standard menu. Event planners, chefs, and food fanatical brides and grooms are choosing unique, palate-pleasing ways to satisfy their guests’ appetites. Since the weather has started to cool, your guests will be craving rich, intensely flavored meals. Keep the following ideas in mind as you begin to create your wedding menu. Stand-out Starters One popular alternative to the standard salad as a first course is soups. Their warmth and heartiness make them a natural fit for fall. Consider squash bisque served in little pumpkins, or butternut squash soup ladled over crumbled blue cheese….

Do It Yourself Wedding Ideas

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

Weddings can get expensive; so don’t spend more money than you need to! Here are some great ideas for a do it yourself wedding that will not only save you money but are eco friendly too! Save the date: A fun idea for invitations is to find some cool postcards – maybe a black and white scene or a postcard from the location of your wedding – and use them as save the date cards or wedding invitations. It’s an inexpensive and unique way to share the good news. Table placements: In the months leading up to the wedding, collect…

Popular Wedding Trends

Posted on October 28, 2011 by admin

Like decorations, invitations, the dress, and photography, catering trends change from year to year. When it comes to celebrating your wedding there is nothing more you wish for than an amazing day filled with great food, décor, and entertainment. The choice to go with a smaller and more intimate wedding with individual taste and personalized selections continues to be popular in 2011. General catering ideas include offering a choice of main courses. This may include keeping the usual plate of potatoes and vegetables while offering a variety of meats and sauces. You can also get rustic by providing guests with…

Cottage Green in the News

Posted on February 21, 2010 by admin

Newlyweds Denise Wilson and David Garrett Jr.’s recent wedding was held at Village Catering’s elegant banquet hall, Cottage Green. The couple was impressed by how affordable Cottage Green’s all-inclusive package was, which included a limo, cake, floral centerpieces, in addition to musical entertainment. To read more about Cottage Green and the Garrett/Wilson wedding, click the link below.