Ideas For a Wedding Reception

[Olivia]

Hi, Everyone,

My sweetie and I are in the middle of planning our wedding celebration for late summer. Things are going well, but I need some help.

We're planning a champagne & dessert reception. We're on a budget, so we will be bringing in our own food. Any ideas out there for restaurants/shops that might work with us to create yummy dessert trays that we can pick up and take with us?

We're in Seattle. Any thoughts are really appreciated!

Edited June 2, 2005 by Olivia (log)

[tighe]

It sort of depends on what style you're looking for, but I'd recommend talking to the peopel at Two Tartes Bakery in Georgetown. I personnally lover their stuff and they have quite a variety of baked goods/desserts that they offer. They are of the more rustic/homemade style however, not fine pastries per se.

[cookingclassjunkie]

Congratulations on your wedding!

I always pick up beautiful dessert trays from Gelatiamo when I have parties. They have wonderful petit fours and miniature desserts that my guests have loved. Very affordable too.

[Della]

I am a fan of Mangetout Catering. They do amazing work over there and you can pick up your desserts rather than have them delivered or have staff.

They make great mini cookies, tartlets, cakes, pies - the whole works.

Plus the garnish is lovely - typically, fresh and dried fruits, flower and herbs.

[megwoo]

Okay, this is going to sound really weird... but when I'm having a big party and need single desserts, I go to Than Brothers Pho (http://www.thanbrothers.com/)and order their incredible cream puffs. If you give them a few days notice, they'll prepare them fresh and box them up for you. The last time I ordered about 70, it cost me $30, so it's reasonable. Good luck!

[MsRamsey]

Those cream puffs are fantastic!