Planning: Food & Drink
Tiers of Joy
Customizing the wedding cake isn't always for the faint of heart. Follow these expert guidelines to find the sweet of your dreams
Getting Organized
Suggestions for finding the best book to help you plan your ideal wedding
The Post-Wedding Brunch
Keep the party going with a meet-the-married couple breakfast bash
The Budget-Friendly Bar
Here’s how to make the alcohol you serve at your wedding more affordable
Keeping Out Allergies
How to tailor to dietary restrictions in a tasty way
Calling All Cookies
In some states, the sweetest thing ain’t the cake – it’s the cookie
Let Them Eat Cupcakes
Tasty and unique alternatives to the classic white wedding cake
The ‘Truth’ Behind Traditions
The origin of numerous wedding traditions just might be a little less romantic than you think
Serving up treats for a no-cake wedding
The bride said she wanted cookies, not a cake.
Signature Suds
If toasts are in order, why not raise a special brew?
Fresh Summer-Food Ideas
For the tastiest warm-weather nosh, think local
She’s Got Medallions
Brides choosing the appropriate meat selection – or vegetarian meal – still cling to the classics
Catering to Your Every Need
Selecting a food-service provider is one of the most costly, nerve-testing tasks facing a bride-to-be. Here's the protocol, from soups to nuts to nutty uncles
Figuring Out Food
Vegan? Gluten-free? Just picky? Here’s what to keep in mind adapting the menu to guests’ diets
Station to Station
Bypassing the sit-down dinner for smaller areas of haute cuisine. Here’s how to pull it off with pan
High and Low of the Food Chain
You want exotic fare for your wedding, but your budget is more plain-jane. Here's how to get the effect you want for a fraction of the cost
How to Craft Your Own Cocktail
Don't dismiss drinks when mixing personal style into the celebration
Station to Station
Bypassing the sit-down dinner for smaller areas of haute cuisine. Here's how to pull it off with panache
Taking the Cake
From frosting to fondant, here are tips for choosing sweet-tasting dessert
Food & Drinks: Glossary
Terms to know before you meet with a caterer.
Food & Drinks: Planning the Reception
Creative cocktails and tasty dishes give guests something to rave about.
DIY Catering
Michael Chiarello says preparing a wedding feast on your own is a cinch. Just save the gnocchi for the honeymoon.
How Many Guests Does It Take To Eat a Cake?
You've got your wedding all figured out... or do you? Take our pop quiz and see.
Pop the Cork
What's more romantic than a glass of sparkling wine to toast a bride and groom? Nothing
Fantastic Food
Cater to your stomach's - and budget's - desire
Post-Wedding Snack Attack
Never send a guest home on an empty stomach - not even on your big day
Take the Cake to the Next Level
Vanilla and chocolate now compete with banana, peanut butter and fruit-filled cakes for the couples first slice
Cut Above The Rest
Great cakes satisfy more than a sweet tooth - they're eye candy, too
Hey There Cupcake
No cake? No bridal party? No problem. Brides are making own rules
Cake Etiquette and Issues
Q: Why is my reception site charging me a "cake-cutting fee"? Q: Do we need to serve a dessert besides the cake? and other questions about Cake...
Cake Tips and Trends
Ways To Save, Flavor It Up, and other tips for cakes...
Food & Drink Tips
Basic tips for Food and Drink.
Food and Drink Etiquette
Get those answers to interesting food and drink etiquette questions.
When the plain white cake won't do
Far beyond white-frosted tiers separated by columns, bakers are coming up with couture confections with innovative shapes, bold colors and exquisite details that are sure to dazzle even the most sophisticated couples. So how can you get the perfect cake? Let's break it down slice by slice.
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