DIY :: Pumpkin Donut Hole Seating Cards

These darling little “pumpkin” treats would make terrific escort cards or seating cards. What’s the difference you ask? Escort cards are usually displayed on a large table at the entrance to your reception, and your guests would take their treat and table info, and walk into their table. Seating cards would be at each place setting, telling each guest where their exact seat is.

SUPPLIES:

• Fresh Donut Holes
• Pretzel Sticks
• Mini Cupcake Liners
• Tag Punch
• Cardstock
• Twine

MAKE THE TAGS

Using a cute tag punch, create your seating cards or escort cards. I used Pages to create this text layout, printed it onto 8.5″ x 11″ cardstock and then trimmed the paper down to punch out each tag.

ADD THE PUMPKIN "STEM"

On a baking sheet, layout as many mini cupcake wrappers as you can. Then add a donut hole to each one. For the pumpkin “stem” break a pretzel stick in half and press into each donut!

ADD THE PUMPKIN "LEAF"

Cut some pale green twine and tie a little knot around each pumpkin “stem” for a cute little leaf look. You could also add a little leaf with pale green frosting instead.

Since you’ll want these donut hole treats to be fresh for your guests, you’ll need to assemble them the morning of your event. If you can’t do that, the night before will work but you’ll need to store them in an airtight container.

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DIY :: Late Night Snack Boxes

I am in love with this idea! I posted recently about a DIY Pizza Party, and you could combine the two and use these boxes at the pizza party! Guests can make their own pizzas from the party post, and take them home in these pizza holder boxes. Or, they can be used as surprise snacks for any type of party. Perfect for a late night snack at a wedding reception!

SUPPLIES:

• Kraft Single Slice Holder Pizza Box, #8114549
• Kraft Snack Sacks, #1114100
• Kraft Cookie Window Box , #85159000
• Sticker Paper
• Home Printer
• Scissors
• Pizza, donuts or chips
• Our free printable labels at the end of the post!

Pizza

Start by downloading our free pizza label at the end of the post and then print it onto 8.5″ x 11″ sticker paper. Cut out each label. There are 3 per sheet.

Assemble + Adhere

Fold the darling pizza boxes together, peel the backing from the sticker and adhere to the front of the box – so cute!

Reception Timing

We need to make sure that your pizza is as fresh as can be, when it hits the dance floor. So you’ll want to assemble these boxes ahead of time with the stickers and all, and then give them to your waitstaff to fill before bringing them out later in the evening. If your venue doesn’t make pizza, you’ll need to coordinate for delivery by your favorite pizza place which can easily be done ahead of time.

Donuts

Start by downloading our free donuts label at the end of the post and then print it onto 8.5″ x 11″ sticker paper. Cut out each label. There are 10 per sheet.

Fold the darling donut boxes together, both the top and bottom, add a donut, peel the backing from the sticker and adhere to the front and around the side of the box – so cute!

We need to make sure that your donuts are as fresh as can be when they make their entrance on the dance floor. So you’ll want to assemble these boxes ahead of time and have the stickers cut and ready to adhere to the boxes. Coordinate for someone to pick up your favorite donuts the morning of your wedding and either have a donut assembly party while your getting ready or let your wedding planner take care of it.

Chips

I have to talk about these bags for a moment because they are awesome! They don’t get greasy! They are made of sturdy #45 grease resistant Kraft paper and so your yummy treats will look fabulous in them… no matter what kind you choose to serve! Peel and adhere a label to the front of each chip bag – so cute!

We need to make sure that your chips are as fresh as can be when they hit the dance floor. So you’ll want to adhere the stickers to the bags and have them and your bulk bags of chips ready to go for the waitstaff. Since chips can get stale easily, you’ll need the waitstaff or friends to fill up the bags on the spot and then bring them out to share. They would be SO cute tray passed like appetizers!

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5 Unique Alternatives to the Traditional Candy Buffet

Candy stations and dessert buffets have been very popular over the past years at our weddings and events. They act as an interactive element for your guests along with adding a pop of color and décor to your event. They also act as a take home favor for both adults and children. It's a great idea, but put a unique spin on it to make yours different!

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S'mores Station

S'mores are a wonderful treat for summertime weddings! You can pre-package the graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows and display them for your guests with a sign letting them know about the fire pit outside. Or, you can create an indoor s'mores station with candles. Mix up the marshmallow flavors (regular, tropical, strawberry, lime, chocolate, etc...), and offer different varieties of mini-chocolate bars (milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, chocolate with peanuts, chocolate with sea salt, etc...)

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Candy Apple Station

Autumn is the perfect time for a candy or caramel apple station! Start with trays of apples on sticks. You can use all one type of apple, mini apples, or have different varieties and colors to choose from. Offer various dips such as chocolate, caramel, and traditional candy apple, and of course make sure to have nuts, sprinkles and candy to top them off! Provide take-home bags in case they don't want to eat it right away.

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Doughnut Station

What better way to treat your guests later in the evening than a doughnut station? Provide several varieties of doughnuts. You can also include dips or toppings like chocolate sauce, strawberry jam, bavarian cream and lemon curd. You can also include sprinkles, nuts, coconut shavings, candy bits, powdered sugar and cinnamon. Coffee or hot chocolate can also be served with the doughnuts!

Party Frosting

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Ice Cream Station

 Perfect for a warm summer wedding and reminiscent of childhood! Offer a variety of ice creams and all the works; bananas for banana splits, hot fudge for hot fudge sundaes, whipped cream and cherries for the top, strawberry sauce, butterscotch topping, chocolate chips, crumbled cookies, M&M's or other chopped candies, chopped nuts, brownie chunks, and even root beer or Coke for floats!

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Cookies & Milk Station

What a great send off or "goodnight gift" for your guests! You can use all home made cookies, or a combination of home made and store bought. Pair them with jars or mini cartons of regular milk, strawberry milk and chocolate milk, and you have the perfect sweet treat for the end of the night!

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