A Menu For Any Occasion!

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Whether you're planning a wedding reception, sweet 16, Bar or Bat Mitzvah or more, Zacharys has what you need to make every party a success. Especially when it comes to your menu, we provide our customers with a variety of options to choose from! Each of our packages are unique in their tastes and presentation and have been designed around the number of guests in your party. See below for a brief description of what can be served at each of these milestone events as well as some insight into our menu packages:

Weddings:
At a Zacharys wedding, your guests will enjoy chic appetizers, towering culinary displays and signature cocktails. For dessert, we supply carefully handcrafted treats and to top it off, your guests will of course enjoy your wedding cake!

Bar/Bat Mitzvahs:
For all of our Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Zacharys is available to create a menu that guests of all ages can enjoy. To make sure all guests are satisfied, we can provide gourmet non kosher and kosher menus.

Sweet 16s:
Choose between our Nouveau, Deluxe, Supreme, Elite, Elegant and Regal packages to discover a taste that works for you. And don't forget the desserts! We are available to supply the sweetest candy table that can satisfy every sweet tooth.

The following is a list of our menu options and the number of guests that each are catered towards:

• Deluxe: Party for a minimum of 75 guests
• Elegant: Party for a minimum of 75 guests
• Nouveau: Party for a minimum of 80 guests and a maximum of 110 guests
• Supreme: Party for a minimum of 80 guests
• Regal: Party for a minimum of 80 guests and a maximum of 130 guests
• Elite: Party for a minimum of 100 guests

For more information on our menu options, visit our website or contact us at (516) 794-9770.

And don't forget...All HOLIDAY PARTIES booked by July 15, comprised of 100 guests or more, will be eligible for a package upgrade! That's more than a $500 value! Contact us to learn more.

How to Throw an Engagement Party

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When it comes to marriage proposals, it's not unusual for the happy couple to have a series of celebrations from the time they first get engaged until the day of the wedding. After the bride to be says "I do," many families first throw an engagement party to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in their child's life. While engagement parties are typically thrown by the parents of the brides family, sometimes friends and extended family also like to get involved. If you have someone special in your life who just got engaged, consider throwing them an engagement party to say congratulations! See below for a few tips on how to throw the perfect engagement party:

1. Timing: Try to schedule the party within a few months of the actual engagement. If you wait too long, chances are the bride and groom have already begun planning the wedding and will be preoccupied with figuring out their own party details.

2. Guests: Traditionally, those that are invited to the engagement party should also be invited to the wedding. However, this doesn't mean you need to invite all proposed guests. Start by including the families of both the bride and groom, and then go down the list to see which friends will be invited.

3. Gifts: While many people save the gifts for the bridal shower or wedding reception, there are always those who can't help but bring a little something special to the engagement party. As the host, ask the honored couple if they have created a wedding registry in case potential respondents are asking.

4. Type of Party: Engagement parties can come in many different forms. While some prefer a small luncheon, others plan for an elaborate celebration. This decision should mainly be based off of your budget; don't forget, there are other opportunities for a big party in the future!

5. Greeting: As soon as guests arrive they're going to want to congratulate the new couple, so plan a spot where the bride and groom can comfortably greet guests.

For more engagement party tips, click here.

If you're planning an engagement party, choose Zacharys! Whether you're planning a small luncheon, cocktail party or an elaborate affair with customized food displays, our catering team will guide you through every step of the planning. Your guests will enjoy chic appetizers, towering culinary displays, classic party favorites and signature cocktails. And don't forget the dessert! We are also known for our creative handcrafted desserts and celebration cakes. For more information on our engagement parties, contact us at (516) 794-9770 today!

First Dance Wedding Songs for 2014

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After you've chosen your venue, decorations and menu, it's time to focus on the entertainment you plan to have at your wedding. When it comes to the music, there's only one thing guests are waiting to hear - the song you've picked for your first dance as a couple. The song you choose is one that will follow you forever, and chances are it is one that you and your spouse will continue to talk about throughout your journey as a married couple.

We know the process of choosing your first dance song is tough, and we want to make sure you pick one that's perfect. The following is a list of popular songs for 2014 that you can sample when sitting down to select your wedding song:

1. I Won't Give Up: Jason Mraz
2. Wanted: Hunter Hayes
3. Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not: Thompson Square
4. I'll Be - Edwin McCain
5. God Gave Me You - Blake Shelton
6. Count On Me - Bruno Mars
7. A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
8. Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
9. Kiss Me - Ed Sheeran
10. Marry Me - Train

For more traditional first dance songs, see below:

1. I Will - The Beatles
2. Bless the Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
3. I'll Stand By You - The Pretenders
4. Don't Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
5. From This Moment - Shania Twain

For a complete list of popular wedding songs for 2014, click here.

Are you ready to choose your wedding song? Here at Zacharys, we can provide an event planner who can help you pick the best music for your wedding reception. For your wedding we will also help you select menu options and decorations. Your guests will enjoy chic appetizers, towering culinary displays, signature cock tails, and of course your wedding cake!

Your wedding day is one of the most important days in a person's life, and we want to help make it memorable. Contact us at (516) 794-9770 to begin planning your reception today!

Cakes vs. Cupcakes

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Are you in the middle of planning the picture perfect wedding? Weddings are one of the most beautiful and exciting events in a lifetime, but for the bride and groom, they could also be one of the most stressful. With a long list of decisions to make, make dessert the easy one! Using cupcakes instead of a cake is becoming increasingly popular in party trends, but how do you know which cream-filled treat is for you? Here are some tips to help make planning your wedding easier.

Cakes:
We all know the cutting of the cake is a long standing tradition of weddings. Choosing a cake allows you to continue the tradition of feeding it to your loved one, saving the top tier for your first anniversary, and of course, cutting it in front of all your guests! Cakes are also often the center of your wedding party, and are typically one of the first things your guests look for when they walk into the reception. Without one, your guests may be asking where your cake is, so choose a cake and give them something to talk about! Lastly, using a cake gives you the opportunity to design it exactly how you want. Every wedding cake is unique to you and your partner's preferences, and what you decide on will be a memory you can share forever.

However, keep in mind that cakes can be pricy and your flavors may be limited, especially depending on how many tiers you have. Additionally, cakes can be easier to ruin, and the last thing you want is for your only dessert to be knocked over when someone gets too close!

Cupcakes:
Including cupcakes in your wedding party has become a great alternative to cakes. If you decide on cupcakes, the flavor possibilities are endless, and you can include more than one to satisfy everyone's taste buds. Since they are individualized, guests are also able to pick their own and at their own convenience, so there is no need to stress about cutting enough slices of cake. Cupcakes are also very easy to make yourself and can be a great project to give to family members who want to help out. And while they may not be as extravagant as a 5 tier cake, you also have the option to design them however you want - there are no limits on creativity! Finally, cupcakes have the potential to be significantly cheaper than a cake, so if you're looking to save money, cupcakes are your best bet!

Don't forget, though, that with cupcakes you will loose the cake cutting tradition. However, you can order a much simpler and smaller cake to be designated as the "cutting cake" in addition to your cupcakes. But, if you do decide to go with cupcakes, remember that they are replacing the highly anticipated wedding cake, so your display has a big role to fill!

Here at Zacharys our event planner will assist in making your dream wedding come true. In addition to planning your menu and organizing your decorations and entertainment, our event planner will assist in helping you choose your dessert and can offer creative ideas to help make your special day one to remember. We want to make planning your wedding as stress free as possible - call us today at 516-794-9770 to get started.