Show me your Dessert Party!

[disneygal922]

So we are adding things to our DP and I need ideas! If you could please post pics of your dessert party I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks a bunch! :flower3:

[Nikisha421]

So I am still not married...but I was just doing more research on dessert parties at Sago Cay...this link has pictures from two separate events....:thumbsup2http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2177083

[disneygal922]

Thanks for the link Nikisha. :thumbsup2

Nobody wants to show off pics of their dessert party??? Did anybody have glowy things, necklaces, glasses, etc? How about any other special decor? Pretty please... I'm begging and I don't like to beg:laughing:

[MainStMandy]

I'll show you some
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__xM8bWxvmKw/S45gQf8D0oI/AAAAAAABSuE/CnaCDQihACU/s640/IMGP0824.JPG

A shot of the tables
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__xM8bWxvmKw/S45gRJ8Y4XI/AAAAAAABSuM/rElhZ6fqvLQ/s640/IMGP0825.JPG

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[disneygal922]

Mandy that dessert table looks amazing. Thank you so much for posting your pics. The little things on the table around the gel vases... are those just glow cubes? i like the way they look!

[MainStMandy]

Mandy that dessert table looks amazing. Thank you so much for posting your pics. The little things on the table around the gel vases... are those just glow cubes? i like the way they look!

Lol yea...I didn't know they were putting them there, just the Gel Candles. People had fun with them though...
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs495.ash1/27034_570951761361_43005382_33472653_4770328_n.jpg

[tinkerbell 766]

What was your menu Mandy?
The food looks fab!!!
Any recomendations or 'do not haves'?

[connorlevismom]

Wow - the pics are amazing! Thank you so much for them. It really gives me some great ideas.

Kristine

[MainStMandy]

What was your menu Mandy?
The food looks fab!!!
Any recomendations or 'do not haves'?

Our menu:

Tiramisu (NO NO NO!! This was not really Tiramisu...while good, wasn't the same and wasn't what I asked for...I specifically asked for individual servings since I had heard on the boards it comes in a big bowl.)
Bread Pudding (I would request sauce on the side...it was good but a bit dry)
Linzer Diamonds
Banana Brownies
Cheesecake
Cupcakes

Everything was fab! I would have loved to decorate more since the Gel Candles come off as sparse to me, but I doubt anyone else noticed!! We had a great time!

[tinkerbell 766]

Lovely
How much did you pay per person?

[MainStMandy]

Lovely
How much did you pay per person?

Here is the breakdown. We ended up with our first choice of Italy West, not UK, but the price was the same

UK Pubside $250.00
34 Petit Classics $1,020.00
Set-up Charge $75.00
Floral $60.00


Total $1,405.00 (before tax)

[Bridie1996]

I had a DP in UK Lochside in January. No professional pictures though as we decided to save some money and just give our guests disposable cameras, which they loved.

but I wanted to suggest something for the menu : Mickey shaped rice krispie treats.

it is not on any of the menus ( or at least is wasn't on the ones I was given in December) and I had to make a special request for them. They were a HUGE hit though.

[padisneyfour]

I had a DP in UK Lochside in January. No professional pictures though as we decided to save some money and just give our guests disposable cameras, which they loved.

but I wanted to suggest something for the menu : Mickey shaped rice krispie treats.

it is not on any of the menus ( or at least is wasn't on the ones I was given in December) and I had to make a special request for them. They were a HUGE hit though.

we have requested them also for July. They were not a regular item on the menu.

[KMS'sGlassSlipper]

Where can I find dessert party menus? Do I ask my coordinator for them?

[Lorelei528]

Here are some from mine (taken by both Randy Chapman and Jensey Root)

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn265/Lorelei528/Randy%20Chapman%20Dessert%20Party/LO022995-1-09.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn265/Lorelei528/Randy%20Chapman%20Dessert%20Party/LO023065-1-09.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn265/Lorelei528/Randy%20Chapman%20Dessert%20Party/LO023105-1-09.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn265/Lorelei528/Randy%20Chapman%20Dessert%20Party/257.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn265/Lorelei528/Randy%20Chapman%20Dessert%20Party/256.jpg

and just for good measure, here's a couple of us! :rotfl:
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn265/Lorelei528/Randy%20Chapman%20Dessert%20Party/LO026035-1-09.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn265/Lorelei528/Randy%20Chapman%20Dessert%20Party/LO025145-1-09.jpg

[jspahn]

all of our photos from the dessert party are here:
http://ourmagicalwedding.com/weddingphotos/v/dessert_party/

We were in the Italy West Isola. Here are just a couple:

http://www.ourmagicalwedding.com/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4042&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.ourmagicalwedding.com/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4067&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.ourmagicalwedding.com/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4082&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.ourmagicalwedding.com/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4252&g2_serialNumber=2

[DisneyLeah]

Wow - these desserts look sooooo good!!

I'm curious what you offered to drink at the DPs? Did you do the fruit punch and coffees included in the basic menus or did you add alcohol too? If so, are the prices the same as the wedding bar packages?

thanks!
Leah

[BecBennett]

I wanted to know about having alcohol at the DP too, DF will want it, but I hadn't seen anyone else with it.

[Lorelei528]

We just did a BOC beer and wine package for our DP and we also added a signature drink (which was actually the Grand Marnier slushie!). I can't remember off the top of my head how much that was now, I would have to look through my paperwork...

[spacerangerqueen]

Here's some pics from ours. So much fun and sooo yummy!

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[pigletgirl]

Wow, I had no idea people actually had a seperate occasion for desserts!

Is this a Disney thing only? Or do lots of people do it, and I'm not aware...lol

[aduck126]

Just wanted to say DO NOT feel bad if you stick with the cheapest menu. That is what we did and i was really apprehensive about it thinking that it would just look cheap, but it didnt at all! the build a brownie buffet dessert set up was AMAZING! everything was great, people are still raving about it.

[connorlevismom]

Just wanted to say DO NOT feel bad if you stick with the cheapest menu. That is what we did and i was really apprehensive about it thinking that it would just look cheap, but it didnt at all! the build a brownie buffet dessert set up was AMAZING! everything was great, people are still raving about it.

Build a brownie??? Do tell! I would love to hear more about this!

Kristine

[DisneyLeah]

Just wanted to say DO NOT feel bad if you stick with the cheapest menu. That is what we did and i was really apprehensive about it thinking that it would just look cheap, but it didnt at all! the build a brownie buffet dessert set up was AMAZING! everything was great, people are still raving about it.

Hi - thanks for posting! this is a really helpful post! :thumbsup2

I was wondering if the smallest menus would look cheap! Although, was the build a brownie buffet an add on? I didn't see that on the Childhood Memories buffet (which I believe is the cheapest menu).

Do you have any photos of the food at your DP?

thanks again!!
Leah

[not_Joanna_eggs]

Instead of centerpieces we had glow glasses (wine and beer)

They were $5 a piece.
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq230/pheifej/Wedding%20Trip%20Picts%20JDP/DSC00466.jpg

This isn't a good picture, but it shows off the glowing:
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq230/pheifej/Wedding%20Trip%20Picts%20JDP/DSC00761JPG.jpg

We brought our own glow necklaces and blankets for our guests.

I didn't have photographers there, because it was the night before; which in my opinion was a mistake, I don't have good pictures of the event - but oh well.

[disneygal922]

Joanna, Thanks for posting the pics of the glow glasses. we are going to have glow bowls for our "build a sundae" DP. I'm excited!

[Ann117]

Joanna, Thanks for posting the pics of the glow glasses. we are going to have glow bowls for our "build a sundae" DP. I'm excited!

How much are the glow bowls? That sounds really cool. Are you getting them from disney?

[PrincessShea]

I had a bar. It cost $100 for the bartender, and the drinks were BOC. I would not recommend it because I don't think really anyone drank. Then again, it was June and hot as hell so alcohol isn't really appealing. Maybe if your wedding is in more mild temperatures, it will make sense.

I also had glow necklaces and the glow cube cylinders. Pics are in my TR.

[BecBennett]

The $5 for the glasses, is that just to rent?

[not_Joanna_eggs]

The $5 for the glasses, is that just to rent?

Nope they were ours to keep:thumbsup2 A bunch of our guests took theirs with them, and we ended up with a set of 6 for ourselves! Kind of a fun/cheap bonus favor.

[BecBennett]

ooh that's awesome, :banana:

[disneygal922]

How much are the glow bowls? That sounds really cool. Are you getting them from disney?

We are getting them from Disney. They will be $5.25 for a box of 4. the glow spoons are $5.50 for a box of 20.:thumbsup2

[aduck126]

Hi - thanks for posting! this is a really helpful post! :thumbsup2

I was wondering if the smallest menus would look cheap! Although, was the build a brownie buffet an add on? I didn't see that on the Childhood Memories buffet (which I believe is the cheapest menu).

Do you have any photos of the food at your DP?

thanks again!!
Leah

unfortunately i don't have any good pictures of the set up. it came with a platter of fresh fruit, 4 different flavored brownies, chocoate mousse, vanilla mousse, whip cream, nuts, jimmies, and i think a couple different toppings were on the table. it was on the normal DP menu options and it was 22.00 per person. i hope this help :thumbsup2

[Kashmir104]

Here are some photos from our IllumiNation's rehearsal dinner/ dessert party... they might give you some ideas.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/kashmir104/RehearsalDinner2.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/kashmir104/rehearsalfavor.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/kashmir104/EpcotItalyIsola.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/kashmir104/RehearsalDinner1-1.jpg

[cjb71870]

We had our rehearsal/dessert party in the lower UK starting at 8:00 PM until 10:30!! And, we had food along with a full open bar for our guests!! They had everything and didn't run out of anything!! And listen, we took all of our wedding guests to this and everyone said it was the best wedding they had ever been too.... and our wedding was the next day! After Illuminations it doesn't matter what they ate or drank!!! :-)

[Sapphire_Ag]

Has anyone done a Fantasmic desert party? How much did it run and what did it include? Pictures would be great. Thanks

[connorlevismom]

Here are some photos from our IllumiNation's rehearsal dinner/ dessert party... they might give you some ideas.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/kashmir104/RehearsalDinner2.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/kashmir104/rehearsalfavor.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/kashmir104/EpcotItalyIsola.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/kashmir104/RehearsalDinner1-1.jpg

Oh my gish, this is gorgeous and exactly what I have been invisioning in my head. Would you mind if I showed DFTW your pics so they can have a better idea of what I am looking for? I always had the picture in my head, but could never put it into words. Now - I can show them. If it is OK with you, of course.

[amyy]

bump as I am looking for dessert party decor ideas-thanks

I am especially interested in chairs. Torn between regular plastic chairs or doing chair covers.-thanks

[lurkyloo]

unfortunately i don't have any good pictures of the set up. it came with a platter of fresh fruit, 4 different flavored brownies, chocoate mousse, vanilla mousse, whip cream, nuts, jimmies, and i think a couple different toppings were on the table. it was on the normal DP menu options and it was 22.00 per person. i hope this help :thumbsup2

I have one pic of the build-your-own brownie buffet at a fellow DIS bride's DP:

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Xmas%20at%20WDW/Day%201/DSC07754.jpg


Has anyone done a Fantasmic desert party? How much did it run and what did it include? Pictures would be great. Thanks

Here's a non-wedding Fantasmic! DP for ya...


The setup is on the patio at the back of the amphitheater, behind all the benches. The patio is divided into a smaller area and a larger one. Both areas have railings that separate them from the main walkway running between the patios and the crowds.

View from the big patio to the small one:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Decade%20o%20Dreams/IMG_0406.jpg


View from the big patio toward the stage (the bleachers are below the walkway):
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Decade%20o%20Dreams/IMG_1717.jpg

The buffet is set up at the back of the patio:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Decade%20o%20Dreams/IMG_1715.jpg


http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Decade%20o%20Dreams/IMG_1718.jpg


From the back of the patio looking to the far side of the amphitheater:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Decade%20o%20Dreams/IMG_1719.jpg

The view is OK - the lighting rigs kinda block it but, as you say, you don't get wet! :thumbsup2

These photos were taken standing at the railing, so about as close as you can get (but they were taken with an iPhone, which accounts for their low quality!):

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Decade%20o%20Dreams/IMG_0434.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Decade%20o%20Dreams/IMG_0436.jpg


Both patios have a $250 venue rental fee and a $750 food and beverage minimum. The small one holds up to 40 people, while the large one can hold 40 to 100. There is also a $75 setup fee and then a $12.95 viewing fee for each person who doesn't have park admission.

Hope this helps!

[lurkyloo]

Here are the desserts we had at our wedding DP...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares, Florida Lemon Bars, Brownies, and some Oatmeal Cookies off to the right

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Wedding%20Pix/1434_3154N.jpg



Rice Crispy Squares, Assorted Cookies

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Wedding%20Pix/1445_3188J.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Wedding%20Pix/1451_3208N.jpg


...And at our anniversary DP:


Chocolate-covered Strawberries, Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares, Panhandle Pecan Tarts

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Carriatrickaversary/023.jpg



Butterfinger Bread Pudding (*not* good - maybe if they'd remembered the creme anglaise it would have been less dry and bland? :confused3 )

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Carriatrickaversary/024.jpg

[erin.w]

Anyone know the price for the mickey shaped krispie treats?

[amyy]

Anyone know the price for the mickey shaped krispie treats?

I believe they are $63.75 for a dozen.

[erin.w]

Thanks!