September 24th, 2012 
Weddings and receptions can be exhausting for guests! Many travel from far away places to attend, and sometimes the day’s festivities can last for quite a while!
If dinner is served at an early hour, guests may become hungry after hours of dancing and socializing. The solution for many couples is to work with the caterer to create a late night snack for guests so they do not leave hungry.
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Different brides and caterers interpret the “midnight snack” idea differently, but here are a few ideas I have heard from brides.
1. Actually hire a trendy food truck to park outside of the reception area and serve snacks. Most larger cities have definitely caught on to the food truck trend. I have heard about brides hiring taco trucks, sandwich trucks and even Chinese food trucks to end their events deliciously.
2. Work with your caterer to create a snack table. Some couples keep things healthy with shrimp cocktail, sushi and vegetable trays, while others provide yummy comfort foods such as sliders, fries, chicken tenders and mini-crabcakes.
3. Serve a filling snack that your geographical area made famous! How about Philly soft pretzels or cheesesteaks, or some Texas-style pulled pork, or New England lobster rolls?
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4. Accept that the night is over and it will soon be breakfast time and serve some hearty foods that are traditionally eaten in the morning. I have heard of one bride serving warm doughnuts, and another having mini-breakfast burritos, but mini-quiches served with fruit could work just as well.
5. End things on a sweet note with a candy bar and “to-go” bags. This can allow guests to select their own favorites, like gummy bears and jelly beans, to enjoy on the way home.
