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Dream Wedding on a Budget: 27 DIY Food, Beverage, and Favor Ideas

Cocktails to Impress

When it comes to wedding planning, the drinks menu is often an afterthought. But with these 7 signature cocktails, you can wow your guests without breaking the bank.

• Cranberry Pear Prosecco Cocktail: A fruity twist on the classic champagne cocktail, featuring prosecco, cranberry, and pear flavors.
• Sparkling Raspberry Mimosas: A sweet and tangy take on the classic mimosa, made with just three ingredients.
• Autumn Sangria: A seasonal spin on the classic sangria, featuring apples, pomegranates, and figs.
• Blushing Grapefruit Rosé Cocktail: A trendy and refreshing cocktail perfect for summer weddings, made with rosé, grapefruit juice, and a splash of grenadine.
• Watermelon Mint Wine Cocktail: A light and refreshing cocktail perfect for warm-weather events, featuring watermelon, mint, and white wine.
• Coconut Mango Mojitos: A tropical twist on the classic mojito, made with coconut rum, mango puree, and a splash of lime.
• Whiskey Lemonade: A unique and flavorful cocktail perfect for any time of year, featuring whiskey, lemonade, and a splash of citrus.

Passed Appetizers to Delight

Impress your guests with these 14 passed appetizer options, each one easier to make than you think.

• Roasted Grape Crostini: A sweet and savory combination of roasted grapes, goat cheese, and walnuts on toasted baguette slices.
• Light Tex Mex Shrimp Bites: Crispy wonton cups filled with spicy shrimp, avocado, and chili-lime sauce.
• Thai Beef Salad Cucumber Bites: Fresh cucumber cups filled with spicy Thai beef salad, cilantro, and lime juice.
• Antipasto Skewers: Convenient and elegant skewers featuring antipasto favorites like olives, salami, and cheese.
• Pine Nut Hummus Mediterranean Pastry Squares: Flaky pastry squares filled with creamy hummus, pine nuts, and sautéed kale.
• Caprese Quinoa Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms: Mini mushrooms filled with quinoa, mozzarella, and basil, perfect for gluten-free guests.
• Vegan Pumpkin Basil Pinwheels: Hearty pinwheels filled with roasted pumpkin, basil, and vegan cream cheese.

Desserts to Die For

Wow your guests with these 7 show-stopping dessert options, each one more delicious than the last.

• Strawberry Shortcake Pots: Individual mason jars filled with vegan strawberry shortcake, perfect for any diet.
• Wedding Cupcakes With Champagne Frosting: Moist cupcakes infused with champagne, topped with gold glitter sprinkles.
• No-Bake Apple Pie Bites: Crispy phyllo cups filled with no-bake apple pie filling, perfect for a stress-free dessert option.
• Epic Brownie Pops: Rich brownie bites dipped in chocolate, perfect for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
• Mini Cannoli Bites: Bite-sized cannoli filled with sweet ricotta cheese, perfect for a sweet treat.
• Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroons: Chewy coconut macaroons dipped in rich chocolate, perfect for any dessert table.
• Spicy Chocolate Truffles: Dark chocolate truffles infused with a hint of cayenne pepper, perfect for a unique dessert option.

Party Favors to Remember

Send your guests home with a little something special, courtesy of these 7 DIY party favor ideas.

• DIY Hot Cocoa Cones: Adorable hot cocoa cones filled with marshmallows, cocoa powder, and a candy cane.
• DIY Caramel Popcorn: Crunchy caramel popcorn packaged in cute mini cartons.
• S’more Love in a Jar: Deconstructed s’mores in a jar, featuring graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows.
• Olive Our Love to You: Infused olive oil packaged in reusable bottles, perfect for a practical and pretty favor.
• Mexican Wedding Cookies: Crunchy shortbread-like cookies dusted with sugar, perfect for a sweet treat.
• Strawberry Thyme Jam: Homemade jam infused with thyme leaves, perfect for a unique and delicious favor.