VOTE NOW to select the reception menu for Jayanne and Perry’s wedding! Executive Chef, Louis Pechan, of The Ebell of Los Angeles has created 3 amazing menus, but we need your help to make the final decision. Here are the 3 menus:

Menu #1 ‐ California Dreamin’
Santa Maria Style Tri Tip with Smoked Plum Salsa
Herb and Roasted Tomato Shirred Eggs with Grana Padano Bread Crumbs
Huevos Rancheros
Slow Simmered Mayacoba Beans
Blueberry and Plantain Pancakes with House Made Butter
Grilled Jumbo Asparagus with Parsley and Mint Salsa Verde
Apple Wood Smoked Bacon
Shallot and Thyme Roasted Home Fries
Organic Baby Greens and Avocado Salad with Garlic Croutons and Lime Vinaigrette
Mini Scones with Clotted Cream and Mint Strawberries
Grilled French Bread and Tortillas
Featured Specialty Cocktail: Sparkling White Wine Sangria

Menu #2 – Southern Comfort
Eggs Sardou
Kentucky Scramble
White Cheddar Grits
House Made Sausage Patties
Country Ham
Spicy Gulf Shrimp Cocktail
Pecan Pancakes
Cottage Fries
Fried Green Tomatoes
Maple Braised Greens
Butter Leaf and Cucumber Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Fresh Buttermilk Biscuits and Red Eye Gravy
Featured Specialty Cocktail: Mint Peach Julep

Menu #3 – The European Continental
Summer Squash, Roasted Garlic, and Pine Nut Frittata
Eggs Florentine with Mornay Sauce
Charcuterie Platter
Assortment of Italian, Spanish, and German Sausages and Cured Hams, Olives, Mustard Trio, Grissini, and Brushetta
Grilled Bratwurst
Horseradish Havarti and Caramelized Onion Rosti
German Apple Pancakes with Crème Fraiche
Vanilla Brioche French Toast with House Made Butter and Apricot Compote
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Drizzled Arugula
Assortment of Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
Featured Specialty Cocktail: Sorrento Sunset

Be sure to tune in to the KTLA Morning News tomorrow morning to see the honeymoon options!

With the help of Los Angles-based bridal consultant, Wedding Jeannie, everything comes together on Friday, June 26th at The Ebell of Los Angeles as Jayanne and Perry become husband and wife, again!

Photo Credits: Martha Stewart Weddings

Besides being delicious, fruit can add a decorative touch to your wedding as well! The vibrant colors will match or accent just about any color palette and, in some cases, may be a lot cheaper than flowers! As you can see in the photos above, fruits can be used in centerpieces, as cake toppers, in beverages, or as placecards and favors. Be creative. Who doesn’t love an edible decoration?!

Photo Credit: GlamDish

Do you ever get tired of the same old Thanksgiving dinner? Well, try something new this year - minis! I saw this at GlamDish this morning and I love it! I would never think to have a cocktail style Thanksgiving, but these mini turkey sandwiches on pumpkin scones and sweet potato fries made me think otherwise!

Having a Thanksgiving or Fall themed wedding? These would be great passed hors d’ oeuvres!

Are you planning an unconventional Thanksgiving dinner this year?

Having a Halloween Party or a Halloween-themed wedding? Well, the folks at Martha Stewart Living have dreamed up (actually, it may have been a nightmare!) some scary treats for your event. This is the perfect time to get creative with your food!

And, just because I can, I have included a photo of my dog in a Halloween costume.  Doesn’t he look thrilled?! Don’t worry, I took it off right after the photo was taken!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Why not let your guests scream for ice cream at your wedding reception? Marble Slab Creamery will bring this tasty treat to your party in the form of a sundae bar or even a portable “slab.” Your guests will love being able to create their own desserts and bring out their inner child.

Add a new twist to your favorite cocktails! GlamDish has found a way to make your beverages a little more exciting with a few interesting garnish ideas. This is a great way to incorporate your theme into your cocktail hour. You could find (or DIY) a cute swizzle stick or charm in your wedding colors or with your monogram. Maybe a signature cocktail with a fun garnish is just the thing you need to spice up your wedding reception!

Are you including a signature drink at your wedding?

I love this idea from Martha Stewart Weddings!  What a perfect way to sweeten up your coffee bar - add a mini doughnut!  A fun variation on the typical reception pick-me-up, enjoy a cappuccino and a sweet treat to cap off the party.  I figure this is just one more idea to complicate your decision process!  (You’ll thank me later)

I’ve attended a few weddings recently with unique dessert ideas.  It’s always nice to see something new!  Do you have any fun ideas for a dessert/coffee bar?

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