CATER YOUR OWN WEDDING - REVISED ED.
by Michael Flowers (9781564148193)

Why would anyone in their right mind consider catering their own wedding reception? Considering the skyrocketing costs of wedding receptions, the proper question should probably be: How can people not consider this alternative? Cater Your Own Wedding has helped thousands of brides, couples and families take the guesswork out of planning, preparing and putting on the reception, but now it does even more. In this revised edition, it also tackles the much over-looked, often-dreaded rehearsal dinner, transforming it from a please-don't-make-mego affair to a can't-miss event. Packed into an all-new section, you'll find tips on throwing a shindig that's big on fun and light on stress. The Hawaiian Luau Rehearsal Dinner chapter, for example, features recipes, shopping lists, diagrams, decorating ideas and minute-by-minute timelines. It holds your hand every step of the way, so even if you've never organised anything grander than a family party, you can do this! This delightful how-to book provides all the professional catering help a bride will need and all the cost-cutting tips that make affordable elegance a reality. Taking all the guesswork out of the process of planning, preparing and putting on a reception, Cater Your Own Wedding enables even the most inexperienced host to throw a memorable party with no stress. The book outlines six different types of receptions to suit different needs, complete with mouth-watering, original menus and detailed, easy-to-follow recipes. Cater Your Own Wedding also includes tips on everything from shopping to sanitation concerns, decorating ideas and allocation of tasks, step-by-step instructions, checklists, time-lines, and diagrams to ensure that everything runs like clock-work, even if you've never done anything like this before.

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