When we got married, I think I was a pretty chill planner. Well, except for one thing: I wanted a waffle bar. A big one.
See, ours was a brunch wedding, and I was really super-duper craving waffles (OK, I was pregnant, which makes the craving make a bit more sense)—but I also kind of loved the idea of giving guests the chance to get hands-on (beyond the usual stuff). And it worked out perfectly.
Naturally, not everyone wants waffles at her wedding. The Daily Meal has a fab roundup of some other ways for guests to get DIY with food. These are some of my favorite ideas—what do you think?
Hot chocolate bar. OK, maybe not idea for a hot-as-heck day like today, but for a winter wedding—how cool! Get some big containers that'll keep the drinks hot, and fill them with different hot chocolate flavors. Set out lots of fixin's: sprinkles, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, marshmallows.
Grilled cheese bar. Uh, hello, melty-sandwich brilliance. Provide a bunch of yummy bread choices and lots (and lots) of cheese: Cheddar, mozzarella, provolone. Mix-ins are a good idea too (who can say "no" to a grilled cheese with tomato?) and set up plug-in panini presses.
S'mores bar. So easy: graham crackers, chocolate bars, plus marshmallows and a way to toast them (maybe even an actual small and contained campfire, if yours is an outdoor wedding).
Candy apple bar. True, the "goo" factor in this one is high. But imagine the fun of taking caramelly apples and dipping them in whatever sprinkles and other toppings you want?
Crostini (or bruschetta) bar. Start with a big pile of toasted baguette squares, then let guests top with the ingredients of their choice: chopped basil with tomatoes, cream cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and goat cheese. You could even put out stuff like ricotta, honey, and strawberries for the lovers of sweets.
Would you do a DIY food station? What kind? (And will you invite me, because I'm totally hungry now?)
More wedding food ideas:
* Finger foods every guest will want
* 10 wedding cake alternatives
* 5 ways to save money on wedding food