Evening Wedding? Have a Late Night Snack Bar!

by Brittany McComas

One of the cutest ideas I have ever seen is the thoughtfulness behind a late night snack bar. So many times there’s only dinner, next thing you know the Mother of The Bride is passed out and your ‘oh so married’ cousin is making out with some girl you went to high school with. Late night snacks are a great way to combine one or more of your favorite foods for a little late night nosh. They will also lighten the load of dinner a bit. No one wants to gorge themselves and look fat on their big day, or pop a button. *wink, wink.

These late night ideas can also get your guests ready to wind down the party, while you slyly put the booze and the bar away.

Late Night Waffle Bar

Pull out all the stops with this sweet DIY Waffle Bar. source

Ideas

• Strawberries
• Bananas
• Blueberries
• Peanut Butter
• Nutella
• Sprinkles
• Chocolate Chips
• Powdered Sugar
• Honey
• Whipped Cream
• Chocolate Sauce
• Gummie Bears
• Or go whole hog and add some fried chicken bites and jalapeno gravy!
  

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Late Night Coffee & Donuts

Tank the hangover with some coffee and donuts. Spruce up your cups with your own wedding signature for a truly unique wedding bar. source

Another delicious option is to put out churros instead of donuts! source

Late Night Grilled Cheese Bites with Tomato Soup Shots

By far my favorite thing ever!!! These savory little bites will have everyone all cozy and ready to wind down the party in no time. source

Late Night Cheeseburger & Fries

Nothing satisfies late night cravings like a little burger and fries! These little guys are the perfect late night snack to soak up some booze up with a little greasy goodness. source

Late Night Popcorn

Get your sweet and savory on with a popcorn bar! Simply set out baskets of your favorite popcorn and let people munch at their leisure. source

Of course, if you really want to cut your budget you could always have an array of appetizers and a nice little bar for the reception. Then provide the most amazing DIY bar ever:

Late Night DIY Grilled Cheese

This is probably one of the coolest ideas for a wedding reception that can go late.  source

Ideas

• Cheddar Cheese
• Gouda
• White American
• Swiss
• Havarti
• Colby
• Mozzarella
• Provolone
• Pickled Jalapenos
• Fresh Tomato Slices
• Dill Pickles
• Crushed Tortilla Chips
• Roasted Red Peppers
• Ketchup
• Mayonnaise
• Barbecue Sauce
• Sriracha