There are few people who can resist the smell of popcorn and creating a popcorn bar at your wedding will be a fantastic alternative to wedding favours.

Not only is this idea fun, but it can also be cheaper than the traditional candy buffet. With a variety of gourmet flavours available including the traditional salt, butter and cheese, flavours like cinnamon, strawberry, chocolate and sour cream are also now widely available.

Have a dedicated person on the day to make fresh popcorn as needed, as it will go soft and chewy if not kept fresh. Have either personalised cones or boxes handy for guests to put their popcorn in.

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I've always loved the idea of being able to try a little bit of everything, I'm a real buffet lover in that sense. So when I came across the idea of a dessert buffet I knew I had to share it with you.

Forget the traditional three tiered cake, or the plated desserts served to the guests, incorporate a decadent dessert table instead. Have your guests choose from your favourite desserts and encourage them to try one of each type by keeping the desserts to bitesize.

A brilliant idea if you wanted to keep it in the family is to ask granny to make those mini milktarts, or get other family members involved in that way by contributing.

Provide small plates or take-away boxes for the guests to fill up with desserts.

When I first came across the novel idea of having a picnic reception, I wasn't quite sure many couples would opt for this untraditional style of entertaining, but I was pleasently surprised. With this being an incredible cost saver, couples have opted to have a full on wedding picnic reception, or incorporated this idea in their wedding "cocktail hour" - normally the hour in which the guests are entertained whilst the couple have photo's taken.

Either have individual picnic baskets/boxes made for your guests or have a buffet table where the guests can help themselves to some snacks.

If you are thinking of making many things yourself or wanting to personalise plenty of items at your wedding, then this is also the route to go. If you don't fancy having everything picnic style, then incorporate only certain aspects to give it the same feel.

Have some blankets or scatter cushions on the grass and put up a few parasols for some additional shade if need be. You can even go as far as providing outside entertainment for the guests such as croquet.