"Sweet" Wedding Favors

At many of the weddings recently held here at Vanity Fare, couples have displayed beautiful candy buffets as not only an additional dessert option for their guests but also as wedding favors.  We have previously mentioned the concept here before, but today we wondered "Where did this trend come from?"  Since we could not find much online concerning a history and/or origin of the candy buffet, we thought it might be fun to share our theory of origin with you. 

Our hypothesis is that giving candy as a wedding favor originated from the Italian tradition of thanking guests with confetti.  "Confetti", more commonly referred to as Jordan almonds, are almonds that have been "candied" with a hardened sugar shell.  They are wrapped in tulle fabric, always in groups of five.  Symbolically, they represent both the bitter (almond) & sweet (sugar) aspects of life, and each individual almond represents for the five "cornerstones" of marriage: health, happiness, longevity, fertility, and wealth.  The hardened sugar shell is traditionally supposed to be white, which is contrary to the pastel-colored ones seen so frequently today. 

The history of these sweet treats dates back to the times of ancient Greece where honey-coated almonds we a common sight to be served at various festivities.  As years passed, sugar became more widely available in the market place and thus replaced honey as a coating for the almonds.  It wasn't an Italian tradition until an Italian family perfected the dragée almond (its proper term in the culinary world).  The process employs a technique called sugar panning to create the hard, outer shell that coats other candies or nuts.  This same process is used today for creating such treats as M&Ms and jelly beans. 

Maybe the candy buffet is, at it's core, an elaborate homage to this traditional wedding favor.  Maybe it's not.  It's simply our philosophy.  Either way, we still think these dessert displays make a "sweet" addition to any wedding (or other gathering). 

Buon Appetito!
xoxo,
Vanity Fare
Wedding Halls, NJ

If you are looking for a venue for your wedding reception or banquet hall, think of Vanity Fare Wedding Caterers, NJ 

Vanity Fare Caterers
1600 Route 70 East
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone 732-364-6400
www.vanityfarenj.com

Ask For Jen to discuss your Wedding Venue, Sweet 16 Party, Corporate Event, Bar Mitzvah, Bar Mitzvah, Bridal Shower, Anniversay Party, Milestone Birthday Party, Class Reunion or Graduation Party.

Easter Luncheon March 31, 2013

Vanity Fare Caterers

Easter Luncheon
Sunday March 31, 2013

Elaborate Display of Fresh Seasonal Fruit

An Assortment of Imported and Domestic Cheeses

Vegetables Crudités served with Dip

International Salad Display

Breakfast Goods Display Featuring a Variety of Danishes, Muffins, and Bagels

Hot Selections Served in Silver Chafing Dishes:

French Toast, Cheese Blintzes, Bacon and Sausage, Home Fries,

Chicken Francaise, Eggplant Rollatine, Steak Pizzaiola,

Broiled Norwegian Salmon served with a Lemon-Dill Sauce,
Sausage and Peppers

Roasted Red Potatoes and Fresh Steamed Vegetables

Attended Stations:

Baked Virginia Ham, Carved to Order

Homemade Omelet Station, Cooked to Order

Italian Pasta Station of Assorted Pastas & Sauces, Cooked to Order

Dessert Displays

 Viennese Cake Display:

Featuring Assorted Layer Cakes, Homemade Pies

Assorted Mini Italian Cookies and Pastries

Chocolate Fountain:

Free-Flowing Chocolate Served Alongside a Display of

Assorted Cookies, Fruits, and Treats for Dipping

Coffee, Tea, Soda & Juice

                  

$23.95 Per Person, plus 7% tax and 20% service charge

Children under 10: Half-price
Children under 3: Free of Charge 

Call for Reservations

732-264-6400

Master of the House, Keeper of the Inn…

Ladies and gentlemen, it's that time again…time for your weekly dose of wedding traditions from around the globe!  Today, we'll be traveling to Germany and learning about the tradition of the German bridal cup!  

The cup itself (as seen in the picture to your right) is shaped in the form a maiden holding a cup above her head.  Her dress is itself an upside-down goblet while the other cup (the one the maiden is holding) is a swivel cup.  As the toast begins, the best man takes the cup and holds it upside down while filling it with whatever beverage the couple is toasting with.  As he does this, he tells the history of the cup and how the tradition came to be.  After he fills the maiden's "dress", he will then fill the maiden's "cup", which has swiveled to remain upright and able to be filled with the same beverage.  The goblet is then handed to the groom and bride who are instructed to drink from the glass at the same time to signify their union as one.  The groom holds the dress while the bride holds the swivel cup.

At this time, right before they are about to drink, the maid of honor will traditionally (and oh-so conveniently) state to the crowd that whoever finishes their drink first will be the "ruler of the nest".  As the bride will obviously finish her small cup before the groom, the joke is always on him.  Because as we all know, a happy wife truly does equal a happy life.  

We'll see you next week for more wedding traditions from around the globe!  Until then, happy planning!

xoxo,

Vanity Fare

Wedding Halls in NJ

 

 

If you are looking for a venue for your wedding reception or banquet hall, think of Vanity Fare Wedding Caterers, NJ  

Vanity Fare Caterers
1600 Route 70 East
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone 732-364-6400
www.vanityfarenj.com

Ask For Jen to discuss your Wedding Venue, Sweet 16 Party, Corporate Event, Bar Mitzvah, Bar Mitzvah, Bridal Shower, Anniversay Party, Milestone Birthday Party, Class Reunion or Graduation Party.

101 Best Cost-Cutting Wedding Tips

Wedding expenses can add up quickly, but you can stay on budget with these money-saving strategies.

To the surprise of many—if not most—couples, wedding expenses can add up quickly. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to trim your costs and still have the big day that you've dreamed about. Here, money-saving strategies from experts and recent brides and grooms. (Now you just have to figure out what to do with all that leftover cash!)

Budget Smarts from the Start

1. Resist the temptation to stock up on "bargains," such as cheap candles or ribbon, before you've actually decided upon the look of your wedding. "Fifty dollars here and a hundred dollars there add up, and you may end up not using the stuff," says New Jersey-based wedding planner Samantha Goldberg of Gold Events.

2. If you get a chunk of cash early on—say, a contribution from your parents—invest in a three-month CD, so you can earn some money until it's time to pay your vendors.

read more tips here

If you are looking for a venue for your wedding reception or banquet, think of Vanity Fare Wedding Caterers, NJ  

Vanity Fare Caterers
1600 Route 70 East
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone 732-364-6400
www.vanityfarenj.com

Ask For Jen to discuss your Wedding Venue, Sweet 16 Party, Corporate Event, Bar Mitzvah, Bar Mitzvah, Bridal Shower, Anniversay Party, Milestone Birthday Party, Class Reunion or Graduation Party.

Mint Condition

One of the hot trends for this spring is the color mint.  It has been selected as the on-trend color for 2013.  Lighter than both Robin's Egg and Tiffany blue, it is soft and airy and lends itself to many different avenues of inspiration.  When combined with whites and ivorys, a sense of "something old" is felt while still being "something new".  Mixed amongst other pastels (in whatever colors you choose), one can imagine themselves surrounded by the feelings reminiscent of country-chic wedding.  And as a background for glass and crystal, it helps to emit an air of light glamour and sophistication. 

As always, we believe that every bride should go with her instincts and what will work for her wedding.  But remember that trends are simply a source of inspiration.  Take a moment and see if that inspiration will work for you.  Maybe it won't...but maybe it just will. 

Forever Yours,
Vanity Fare Caterers,
Wedding Halls, NJ

If you are looking for a venue for your wedding reception or banquet, think of Vanity Fare Wedding Caterers, NJ 

Vanity Fare Caterers

1600 Route 70 East

Lakewood, NJ 08701

Phone 732-364-6400

http://www.vanityfarenj.com

Ask For Jen to discuss your Wedding Venue, Sweet 16 Party, Corporate Event, Bar Mitzvah, Bar Mitzvah, Bridal Shower, Anniversay Party, Milestone Birthday Party, Class Reunion or Graduation Party.

February BRIDAL Show, NJ

We are hosting a BRIDAL SHOW here, at Vanity Fare on Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 at 6:45PM with American Bride.

Are you a New Jersey bride-to-be looking for some new inspiration?? The Vanity Fare Catering Professionals in Lakewood, NJ are hosting a Bridal show that will provide you with a unique and breathtaking twist to wedding planning!! There will be plenty of NJ wedding professionals there to answer all your questions and give you some awesome advice about your big day! So save the date, grab your bridesmaids, and come check out some local vendors!! Join us in Ocean County, NJ on February 20th, 2013 for an unforgettable experience!

Don't wait, pre-register now to qualify for door prizes and to get all your wedding questions answered!
Register at http://americanbride.com/

If you are looking for a venue for your wedding reception think of Vanity Fare Wedding Caterers, NJ

Vanity Fare Caterers
1600 Route 70 East
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone 732-364-6400
http://www.vanityfarenj.com

 

Bridal Show on January 6, 2013!

Lots of exciting things are coming up at Vanity Fare within the next few weeks, and we are beyond thrilled to share them with you today!

Following our New Year's Eve Gala will be our first bridal show of the year! Hosted in conjunction with WeddingSetGo, it is sure to be an event you won't want to miss. From 12-4 on Sunday, January 6th, you will be able to taste a number of the many dishes we cook up in our kitchen just for you. You'll also be able to meet with our management team and booking staff, as well as the vendors we love working with time and time again. Won't you join us?

And the best part is...IT's FREE!! That's right. Free, for you and up to two guests. So call our offices at (732) 364-6400 to make your reservations. Space is limited, what are you waiting for? Call now! and see why Vanity Fare is the perfect destination to celebrate your wedding day.

If you are looking for a venue for your wedding reception or banquet, think of Vanity Fare Wedding Caterers, NJ 

  

Vanity Fare Caterers
1600 Route 70 East
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone 732-364-6400
www.vanityfarenj.com

Ask For Jen to discuss your Wedding Venue, Sweet 16 Party, Corporate Event, Bar Mitzvah or Graduation Party