The Dessert Bar!

Posted on June 29, 2021
in Updates
by lcr

Let Them Not Eat Cake.

There is a whole world of dessert options beyond traditional tiered cakes to explore for your wedding. Dessert bars in particular offer long-term snacking compared to active stations like the S’mores, Ice Cream Sundae, and Churro stations that we provide. These dessert bars are perfect for couples who want to keep their guests on the dance floor and want to appeal to the largest crowd. Check out these mouth-watering options below for your own sweet, sweet inspiration!

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Dessert trends have been pointing away from classic tiered cakes, with their overly sweet or inaccurate amount issues, and towards experimenting with smaller portions or varieties of treats as options for guests.

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Donuts, in particular over the last few years, have rocketed off the charts in popularity!

Honestly, who can resist fried dough covered in sugar?

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Cupcakes offer options for your guests’ special dietary needs as well!

Instead of ordering one layer of cake hoping and worrying about anybody’s allergy restrictions, ordering cupcakes allow for specific numbers of different flavors to please everyone.

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Your favorite treats to go–such as cookies, brownies, lemon bars, and any other sugary concoction are perfect for guests to snag from a dessert station on their way to the dance floor.

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Snag your favorite candies in bulk to share with your guests. They can make little to-go bags of their favorites to take home. A healthier version that we’ve seen of this dessert station option is a trail mix station!

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Choose your favorite treats and go wild! We love seeing couples get creative with their choices.

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Just ask our coordinators for ideas on how best to display all of your treats!

 

 

Leo Carrillo Ranch Coordinated, Managed, and Catered by Personal Touch Dining.

Markie + Ryan | Joseph McCalment Photo + Video

Posted on April 22, 2020
in Updates
by lcr

 

Spring is our Peacock season, here at the Ranch, so there were plenty prowling around hoping for the chance with Joseph McCalment Photo + Video for a mini photoshoot!

 

 

We’ll never get tired of the magic that happens during ceremonies held beneath our stately Pepper Tree.

 

 

The heartfelt vows and the Big Kiss got everyone in the crowd cheering for the newlyweds!

 

 

Walking back down the aisle, showing off that “I Do” Glow, Markie and Ryan got a chance to bask in the love and support from their family and friends.

 

 

To start the party, Personal Touch Dining fed peckish guests while encouraging them to try their craft cocktails.

 

 

Their home-made seating chart went perfect with our rustic vibe!

 

 

The love birds decorated the tables themselves, choosing to think ahead and make each table number a memento for future anniversaries!

 

 

The Bride and Groom offered this sweet treat Candy Station, open all evening, for their guests to make to-go bags as a party favor!

 

 

Once all guests were seated, the happy couple rejoined the party with their Grand Entrance and First Dance!

 

 

Soon after, Personal Touch Dining began their dinner service with yet another fantastic hearty buffet.

 

 

Their fresh In-Season Veggitables, savory Oven Roasted Parmesan Potatoes, and Herb Parmesan Crusted Chicken with a Garlic Cream Sauce are all favorites in any crowd.

 

 

As the final touch to their buffet, their mouth-watering Citrus & Oregano Marinated Tri-Tip is carved-to-order for the juiciest cuts.

 

 

Everyone gathered in our Cabana for the official Cake-Cutting, hoping for a chance to see a mischievous bit of cake end up on someone’s face.

 

 

 

Instead of cake for the guests, Personal Touch Dining arranged a delightful dessert bar for everyone to try donut holes, brownies, cannolis, and more!

 

 

The rest of the evening was in the trustworthy hands of Sound Prodigy, who kept the dancefloor full and guests happy for the rest of the party.

 

 

We are so honored to have been part of the memories these two will share for the rest of their lives, and we wish them nothing but the best in their future together!

 

 

We couldn’t do what we love without the incredible team of vendors who make it all possible.

Thanks to everyone who was there that day helping make the magic happen!

Special thanks to Personal Touch Dining for their constant professionalism and dedication to excellence in Catering, Event Coordination, and Venue Management.

 

 

Vendors

Personal Touch Dining

Sound Prodigy: Photo Bus and DJ services

Evermore Floral Co.: Bouquets and Boutonnieres

Centerpieces: Bride and Groom!

Joseph McCalment Photo + Video

 

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