Edible Arrangements For the Wedding Day

I wish we could take credit for this brilliant idea, but we can't. We will, however, pass this little tip on so that you can come out looking brilliant and wonderful for your next wedding or event.

We all know the day of the wedding is a bit hectic. Whether you're a bride, a bridesmaid, a groom or a vendor, somehow eating really kind of falls to the bottom of the priority list when you're trying to get prepared to walk down the isle.  Well, at our last wedding, someone was wise and creative enough to put it at the top of their priority list, and what a world of difference it made.

My bride sat there getting her make-up done and all the bridesmaids and groomsmen were scattered throughout various rooms in the house prepping, as well.  The vendors, including, Janna and I, were working extremely hard in 90 degree weather.  Suddenly, in walks someone carrying a huge Edible Arrangements bouquet that had just been delivered to the venue.  What a fabulous sentiment, and the bride was soooooo surprised!!!!   Darn!!!!! Why didn't we think of it???!!!!  Anywho....kudos to whoever  it was that sent the delicious Edible Arrangement.  You are a hero!!!!

Why is it such a great idea...

1. It's just a sweet (no pun intended) sentiment.  The idea that someone had the forethought to ensure that the bride/groom and bridal party had something to eat, is heartwarming.


2. It's good, light and quick. No one wants to eat anything too, too heavy prior to the wedding, and on a 90-degree day, like we had, the fruit was very refreshing. As a photographer, it was easy enough to grab a stick and go. Disclaimer: I know some photographers would not dare eat while shooting an event, but in this case, our team arrived extremely early to have some wiggle room. Plus we had the privilege of having the most awesome  bride, groom, wedding party, and mother-of-the-bride who went out of their way to make sure we had eaten and had something to drink.


3. CONVENIENCE - this is the key selling point for us.  Think about the wedding party, especially the brides, bridesmaids, mother-of-bride/groom, hostesses.  If they're already in full make-up, they need something that they can eat without making too much of a mess of their lipstick and make-up.  Since, the fruit comes on a stick, it's very easy to share and doesn't require anyone to run around looking for plates and forks.

So, that's the story.  Everywhere you looked someone was munching on a stick of refreshing fruit.

If you're a vendor (wedding planner, photographer, make-up artist, caterer), and you want to go above and beyond for your bride and groom, consider having an Edible Arrangement delivered to the wedding venue or wherever the bridal party is getting ready on the day of the wedding.   You're wedding party will be most appreciative.

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