Corporate Cost Effective Lunch

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Planning a Wedding in a Private Home

Planning a wedding reception at a private home can be a challenge, especially if the ceremony is occurring there as well. But when planned correctly, an at-home wedding is not only good for your budget, but also extremely intimate and meaningful. There is nothing like celebrating one of the most important days of your life in a place you call home. So if you're hosting a wedding in your home, whether a large estate, or a conservative cottage, here are some tips:

• Space is so important, especially if the ceremony is also occurring at the home. Guests will arrive at least a ½ hour early, so be sure to separate the ceremony and reception areas.
• Be sure to allow your vendors a minimum of (3) hours set-up time. When your guests arrive to a fully decorated reception area, the additional hour will be worth it.
• Having an open bar prior to the ceremony is a personal decision, but if you choose not to open the bar, make sure to have bottled water available for the guests - especially if the ceremony is taking place outside.
• If you choose to take pictures between the ceremony and reception, be sure to include a cocktail hour with a bar and butler passed hors d'oeuvres or a station. And keep the cocktail "hour" just that.
• As for the actual meal, ensure prompt service by providing the caterer with easy access to the main reception area, especially if it's a plated meal. Service will be much quicker if the wait staff doesn't have to walk over the meadow and through the woods to provide your guests with food.
  
• And most importantly: have a rain plan! This is Florida and it’s never smart to take Mother Nature for granted as she really has her own agenda.

With smart planning up front and an educated off-site Special Event Planner, you can have the most fabulous “home” wedding and enjoy family and friends in an intimate setting that reflects your personality!

Mary Brumley, Special Event Planner

407.398.6304 | mary@puffnstuff.com

Free Flatbreads in May and June!

Book your graduation party with us in the months of May or
June and get our Gourmet Flatbread Station free!

Whether you’re graduating a jock, nerd, prep, skater, punk or band geek, right now it’s all about you. So here’s an idea—why not throw a party that’s totally you, too? Hey, you only get to do this once. So make sure you do it right!

Just imagine a catered graduation party that’s personalized and themed to practically anything your heart desires: Your favorite class. Your favorite decade. Your obsession with “Glee.” Or your love of dreamy vampires. High-end. Laid back. Whatever.

And if you’re lookin’ for a little help planning your palooza, Puff 'n Stuff Catering definitely has the hook-up. We can help with everything from the decorations to the music to the food and beyond. Check it out…

Check out WLOQ.com for themed menu ideas and our
famous Lobster Mac 'n Cheese recipe!

Wedding at Winter Park Farmer's Market

Check out the beautiful photos below taken by Amanda McMahon Photography at a wedding catered by Puff 'n Stuff Catering at the Winter Park Farmer's Market. The bride and groom were possibly the sweetest couple we've ever met - and shared their very first kiss during the ceremony at Mead Gardens!

Congratulations Rafaela and Kendall!

Green Wedding in Orlando

New Year's Day, 2010, Katherine Fertakis and Jeffry Perkins were joined in matrimony. What a way to ring in the New Year! Their reception was held at the stunning Lake Mary Events Center.

The couple wanted a simple wedding with one request—to be as green as possible. This was something personal for the couple, not something they wanted to over emphasize to their guests. The menu we created was filled with organic ingredients and locally grown produce, including:

• Waterkist Farms Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta
  
• Matt’s Organic Satsuma Salad with locally grown Arugula, Satsuma oranges, sliced red onion, sliced almonds, shaved Parmesan in citrus vinaigrette
  
• Chicken Piccatta with a garlic, lemon caper sauce

To pay homage to their Greek and Filipino backgrounds, Lumpia Shanghai (a Filipino egg roll) was butler passed, and miniature baklava accompanied the dessert station.

Their color palate was very soft and earthy, showcased in their 4-tier wedding cake (made by Jennyfer Mancino from The Sugar Suite), escort cards and room décor. Another small symbol of their passion for green was seen in their favors. I personally LOVED this idea and solved that always difficult decision of whether or not to include favors…a reusable grocery bag (compact to boot)!


Katherine and Jeffry were a joy to work with from day one, and I’m proud to have fulfilled their desire to go Green on their wedding day!

Darby Poole, Special Event Planner
407.398.6309 | darby@puffnstuff.com

March of Dimes Burgers, Dogs & Dunking Fundraiser

Thank you so much to everyone who came out today for our Burgers, Dogs and Dunking fundraiser for the March of Dimes. The event was an even bigger success than we hoped. Your generous contributions helped our team raise over $1000 for the March of Dimes March for Babies!

Warren Dietel and Kevin Kulikowski were both great sports - even after getting dunked for the 13th, 14th and 15th time! I'm sure they'll be staying dry for a while after this.

If you were unable to come out and would like to join our team or make a donation, please visit our March of Dimes team page.

A huge "Thank You" to our vendor partners:
Fun Planners for bringing the dunk tank.
Casino Parties Orlando for entertaining our guests with shuffle golf.
Old Fashioned Homemade Ice Cream for some of the best ice cream I've ever had.
John Unrue for the spectacular event photos.

Simple, Elegant Wedding Cakes in Orlando

One trend that is constantly changing in the Wedding industry is Wedding Cakes. Through the years, I have found more brides wanting a “simple cake” versus an eccentric design. Yet, the bridal magazines still feature artistic cakes, so I guess my question is this, “Why can’t simple cakes be creative?” For some inspiration, take a look at the blog below from Jennyfer Mancino (one of Puff 'n Stuff Catering's Cake Designers).

These cakes are simple, but creative. Instead of just a basic design of dots with flowers, I urge you step out of the box with a printed border that matches invitations or just a inspired design from a dress pattern! Linking a small element such as these, captures your guests attention through the reception, because they begin to notice the small details! If you decide to serve your Wedding cake as dessert, make it taste like dessert! Yes, we may need to include a layer of vanilla for the basics, but why not offer a layer of Caramel Macchiato or Key Lime Pie?

Suitie Central Blog

Heidi Brice, Senior Special Event Planner
407.398.6301 | heidi@puffnstuff.com