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Looking for some cool new dishes and foods to incorporate into your big day? We have the scoop on some fresh, fun and flavourful foods that will make your wedding enjoyable and memorable. Who doesn’t want that?

Top Foodie Trends We Love

It’s important to note that some trends may not be budget friendly, or they may not interest your taste buds, and that’s ok! The beauty of it is that these foods and dishes are here to inspire you and not confine you. It’s your wedding, your choice of food. Now pick up a pen and paper or open up that note taking app on your phone and take notes because we have some great food ideas coming your way that you won’t want to miss out on.

Classics with a Twist

Many people are taking classic comfort foods or fast foods and adding a classy twist to them. Not only are palates pleased, but these dishes are also super fun and memorable for everyone. It’s amazing what you can do with a simple taco, shish kebab or burger to make it beautiful and festive. The options are endless

When you need bright new fresh ideas and are interested in some special palate pleasing appetizers, meals or anything in between consult with en Ville Event Design and Catering to plan and create something fun and flavourful at your wedding.

Infused Cocktails

Not only are these newly popular cocktails unusual and interesting, they’re delicious as well! There are endless options for infused cocktails using local distilleries and brands. People also have been mixing fruitier cocktails with herbs like rosemary and thyme to add a fresh, fun flavour to the mix. Whatever season it is, you’ll be able to find the perfect infusions to feature on your wedding drink list or to pass around at cocktail hour.

The Healthy Spread

It has been much more common to include lots of healthy options. Not only are more people interested in eating fresh and light, but it will also add a lot of beauty and colour to their plates. If you plan on having a long day of celebrations, it’s important not to weigh down your guests with heavy foods and food-coma inducing options. Keep the options light and healthy and people will be pleasantly surprised. Here are some inspirational healthy food ideas:

Bright and colorful fruit salads with mint and edible flowers
Kombucha cocktails and mixers
Spring rolls filled with watermelon, cucumber, jicama and peppers
Grilled veggie skewers

Chilled Soup

These soups have been popping up at weddings a lot recently, and we can see why. Not only can they be made and served easier and in multiple ways, but they can be made in many different beautiful colours that compliment your wedding style. Some have used them as appetizers in mini shooter form while others have made chilled soup as the first course of their wedding meal. They are light and refreshing but flavourful and fun. It doesn’t get much better than that.

However, you choose to feed your wedding guests, know that you have many options available when it comes to how you present and offer food. Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box and incorporate your favourite foods in an unusual and fun way. Obsessed with pizza? Provide a pizza bar at your wedding for an appetizer or late night snack. In love with kale? Incorporate it into a delicious and colorful salad or smoothie bar. Have fun with it, add twists to classics and incorporate what you love!

The good news is that the basic options of chicken, fish, steak and the ever consistent steamed vegetables option is finally expanding to include bigger and better selections to personalize your big day. Why is it that on the night that is supposed to be unforgettable do we consistently eat similar common dishes served at every wedding? Isn’t it time to get more creative. By choosing to limit yourself to these options you’re missing out on a once in a lifetime experience in creating an exceptional and memorable meal. Luckily weddings are catching up with the foodie trends of today.

Craft Beer and Burger Bar

Is there anything better than a Kobe beef burger topped with pickled red onion, bacon, and a maple bourbon sauce? Hmm well yes, washing that down with a bride and groom brew! Show off your craft enthusiasm and pair up with your local home brew shop to make a fantastic homebrew that all of your guests can enjoy. Then send them home with a beer growler for the after party.

When planning your wedding and you need advice on unique ideas or themes consult with professionals that are familiar and experienced with the trends and can assist in bringing out your daring side. en Ville Event Design and Catering has been helping couples for over 30 years in planning and catering their most memorable day.

Bring on the Taco Truck

Is there anyone alive that does not love a superbly crafted taco? Tacos have become extremely popular with promising possibilities. Encompassing all the flavours of traditional Mexican food with flair from some really amazing chefs. Why not pair up with your favourite Taco truck and offer some amazing and exciting taco combinations. As always, the bonus of some fruit-infused tequila will keep everyone dancing and the party raging.

Pick a Theme

How many weddings have you been to with a theme? Stand out while adding a personalized touch to your wedding. There are many creative options available from vintage to circus themes and everything else in between. It is a great way for couples to plan together and choose a theme that represents your personal style as a couple. Selecting a theme menu and location can add to the celebration. Family and friends will remember the amazing time they had at your special themed day wedding. Make sure you have plenty of craft beer and excellent wine to fuel the party at your wedding.

It’s Brunch O’ Clock Somewhere

Find me one person who doesn’t love bottomless mimosas or to concoct your own Bloody Mary with an assortment of never-ending sweet and savory brunch food and if that person exists they have never brunched. Is there anything better than a garden wedding with a brunch menu and pitchers of mimosas on the table?

Food Stations

Clam chowder bar, lobster rolls galore that is one serious combination. Don’t limit the selection; offer a variety of clam chowder and lobster rolls choices. Food stations are a way to offer a wide selection of foods, something to please even the pickiest eater. No one will leave hungry, and your guests will be absolutely pleased with this awesome combination. But don’t forget the all-important pairing of a good wheat beer or some sparkling wine to top this menu off.

Break the mold of boring and predictable wedding menus. Try one of these options and your special night will become an unforgettable night to all in attendance. With all the amazing options for a night on the town, the menu at your wedding should be fun, exciting, and original. Try one of these options and put your own spin on it. The easiest way to compliment your menu with your own touch is a signature cocktail or home brew. Use the vast resources of foodie knowledge, craft breweries, and artisanal mixologist to round out your menu. Just say no to chicken, steak or fish, throw out those paper menus and scorecard pencils and throw a real celebration for you wedding!

The popularity and delicious all-around factor of doughnuts have quickly turned them into one of the most up-and-coming desserts in the wedding scene. It’s not hard to imagine why these delicious treats have found their way into centrepieces, dessert bars, and even wedding cakes this season. They are extremely versatile, people love them, they’re easy to eat, and they add a playful vibe to the event. So if you’re a doughnut lover, and you want to include them in your special day, here are some fun and creative ideas to make them fit in perfectly.

Decorative Doughnuts

The beauty of using doughnuts as decoration is that they aren’t JUST for decoration. Make them serve double duty at your festivities. Who doesn’t like a delicious and edible decoration? Feel free to get super creative with this. Doughnuts can come in all sizes, colours, and themes so wherever and however you display them; they can be custom made to fit your wedding colours and theme.

One way that we’ve seen them used is as centrepieces. Either stacked up high, mixed in with flowers or other sweets or even dangling from delicate little doughnut tree branches. Another great way to use them as décor is hanging on a wall. Imagine a wall of doughnuts? Seems like heaven right? It’s also a super cute way to make them easy to access and show off the festive doughnut creations.

Part of the Spread

Many weddings are now including another treat or dessert along with the wedding cake. Doughnuts are a great item to add to the spread. Whether you’re adding them to the dessert buffet table or having designer doughnuts served for dessert after dinner, they add a perfect little eclectic and pleasant touch.

However, you choose to incorporate these popular sweet treats into your special day, en Ville Event Design and Catering can assist you in customizing and planning your unforgettable day and we can assure you that it will be a hit. Leave your guests talking by thinking outside of the traditional wedding ways and incorporating some creative and fun treats.

Gifts for the Guests

Choosing wedding favours can be tricky. For some, it’s hard to stay within budget and with others; it can be difficult not to go overboard with the guest gifts. Doughnuts can easily be packed up in pretty boxes with bows and taken home for a treat after the wedding. It looks very cute on the gift table or as centrepieces.

Another good way to send guests home with a doughnut in hand is to create a doughnut decorating bar. Allow your guests to pick a doughnut and top it with whatever they want then package it up in a cute “Thank You” box.

Reception Snack

More weddings are including reception snacks and doughnuts are the perfect treat to bring in near the end of the reception to cure any lingering cravings and send people off with happy taste buds and memories. They can be paired with any beverage and catered to season. Cinnamon doughnuts with cider for a fall wedding, vanilla bean doughnuts paired with hot chocolate for winter weddings and perhaps a blueberry doughnut paired with lemonade for a summer wedding.

Instagram-worthy Cake

If you’ve been on Pinterest or Instagram lately, you may have seen a grand appearance of many creative and inspirational ways of creating wedding cakes. Many people are opting out of the traditional cakes and choosing dessert options that fit their styles and personalities. Cupcakes, cookies and doughnuts have become some of the favourite alternatives because they can be stacked and decorated to look like a cake while still not requiring all the cutting and plates. The self-serve factor is reason enough but being able to choose a variety of doughnuts that please the palates of more guests while looking beautiful is simply magic.

There are innumerable ways to do a wedding and just as many options for elaborate or dainty table decorations. It’s fun to let our imagination and creativity run wild in order to create tasteful style for that special day. It’s so much fun to find new and unique way to showcase your personal style all while creating a setting that your guests will appreciate and admire. It also serves as a great way to budget your wedding expenses. It doesn’t have to be big or expensive to be beautiful and memorable, remember that.

One of our new favourite trends we’re seeing with weddings lately are miniature favours that are also used as table décor. Although most weddings do tend to keep it small when it comes to gifting the guests, these gifts are actually miniature and memorable. They play on the whimsical and magical themes of weddings and add a taste of adorable interest to the décor.

A versatile way to not only decorate, but use as wedding favours. If you love the idea of dainty and adorable mini favours, we have some cute ideas for you:

Miniature Bouquets

A really fun way to surprise your guests with something unusual is to duplicate your centerpieces or redesign your bouquet but in miniature form and give them away as wedding favours. All you need to do is select miniature flowers and place them in tiny vases or bottles and add as a beautiful mini showpiece. Some of the popular flowers that can be found in mini sizes are daisies and roses. A perfect way to add more flowers to the tables, add a personal touch and send guests home with a reminder of your special night.

en Ville Event Design and Catering has over 30 years of experience and can design the perfect miniature table floral pieces to compliment your décor and make your special event a memorable experience for you and your guests.

Unless you are very artistic, creative, experienced and have lots of time on your hands, why would you think you could be someone like Martha Stewart? Your wedding is not the time to experiment with table center pieces, and other wedding displays for your reception.

With over 30 years of experience, en Ville has learnt many tricks and tips to planning a great wedding or event in the Greater Toronto Area. Here are just a few ideas.

Edible arrangements are becoming very popular in Toronto and there are many ways you can incorporate them into arrangements and displays for your wedding. En Ville wedding catering and planning can help you plan your wedding centerpieces and décor, but here are some ideas to think about.

Why not have fruits and vegetables combined with your flower arrangements for centerpieces? If they are arranged professionally, they can look whimsical and very summery. These would be perfect for any outdoor or rustic weddings.

So many dishes that were very popular in the 1960’s and 1970’s have disappeared. The much loved chicken Kiev has become almost obsolete along with the fondue and the baked Alaska. Why have they disappeared, as they were a favorite at dinner parties and in restaurants for a reason? It would be so nice to welcome back some of these dishes to our dinner tables once again!