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Wedding Food Bar Ideas Your Guests Will Love

Wedding catering trends vary greatly by region, wedding size, and other factors. One thing that remains constant is the cost of feeding guests. This is one of the largest investments a bride and groom make on their wedding day. Because of this, couples typically want to choose dishes that are both economical and memorable. Wedding food bars are a great way to meet both objectives.

Food stations have been popular at receptions for decades. Wedding food bars put a fresh take on this somewhat dated idea. While a party with food stations typically has several options for guests to choose from – such as prime rib, chicken, and pork ­– a party with food bars typically has one item that can be fixed to the specification of each guest. This plays into one of this year’s biggest event trends: personalization. Read more

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Fall Wedding Trend: Unique Bar

Are you looking for ways to make your wedding stand out amongst the crowd? Consider adding some flair to the typical cocktail station setup. Here are 4 ideas to step up a unique bar in your reception space. Read more

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How to Use Flowers at Your Wedding

It’s the height of wedding season here at Hicks, and we know the importance of creating a perfect atmosphere! While flowers have their traditional ways of being utilized, they can also be used to help bring your wedding theme to life in unexpected ways without breaking your budget. Here are 4 tips on how to use flowers at your wedding: Read more

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How to Decorate a Backyard Wedding

Many couples choose to have weddings in backyards and on family property for both practical and sentimental reasons. Just because you aren’t getting married at a fancy venue doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t care about the aesthetics. You can transform your back yard into the wedding venue of your dreams with the help of great decor, romantic lighting, and personal touches.  Read more

Winter Wonderland Wedding Ideas

When the weather gets cold and winter comes, everything changes. Holiday cheer is in the air and wedding season is in full swing. While some might shy away from having a winter wedding, snowy celebrations of love bring great opportunity to completely transform a venue into a winter wonderland. These can be filled with a cozy fireside ceremony, elegant holiday décor and festive, decadent, classic food that your friends and family will delight in. Take a look at our favorite winter wonderland wedding ideas that will ensure your guests feel nothing but warmth, cheer and love.

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How To Pick Your Wedding Theme

There are many factors that play a part in choosing your wedding theme. Some couples select a theme based off of something they both love, such as a movie or time period. Others will decide on a theme centered around their venue or the season in which they are getting married. While there are a number of ways to approach your decision, the process can often become overwhelming and filled with too many choices. With a few simple tips, you can filter through an ocean of options and select the right theme for your special day.

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