should I explain our dessert buffet?

[happy in love]

In trying to think of possitive ways to include my mother (who passed away 2.5 yrs ago) in my wedding, we decided to offer a dessert bar/buffet made up of some of my favorite desserts she used to make to go along with the wedding cake.
My aunts are all making the desserts for me, as I was concerned that the restaurant wouldn''t make them "her way"

I am really trying to make sure my mom is "included" in my day, but I really don''t want to highlight the fact that she isn''t there, you know?

My question is, should I some how explain the significance of the dessert bar? Should I write something to be displayed on the dessert table? I will definately acknowledge my aunts in my thank you speech after dinner, but do you think I should do more? I just can''t decide!

Any suggestions are much appreciated

 

[neatfreak]

That is very sweet! But I can understand why you're hesitant to mention it too much. I think you can do this in a way that highlights the importance, but doesn't make it sad ya know? You could say something like "Please enjoy our extra special treats, made with love by Aunt X and Y from my mom's best recipes" or something like that...

 

[sumbride]

Could you maybe label the items, or even the whole table, as "___(your mom)''s favorite sweets" or something like that? I think a little sign would be appropriate, but not like a picture of her so it looks more like a shrine. I love the idea and I think it''s great that you will have something so personal at your reception!

 

[mimzy]

i think a little sign w/ a short explanation would be appropriate too. maybe write up a little ditto about how they were her favorite recipes, maybe even include a small picture, frame it and prop it up on the table. i think that way you aren''t being ''in your face'' about it, but you are both adequately acknowledging your mom and explaining the relevance of the desserts. what a lovely idea!

 

[gtn]

Date: 2/23/2008 4:34:18 PM
Author: neatfreak
That is very sweet! But I can understand why you''re hesitant to mention it too much. I think you can do this in a way that highlights the importance, but doesn''t make it sad ya know? You could say something like ''Please enjoy our extra special treats, made with love by Aunt X and Y from my mom''s best recipes'' or something like that...

I think something along these lines would be perfect

 

[Independent Gal]

Ditto. Neatfreak''s phrasing is perfetto.

 

[swimmer]

What a meaningful and touching idea. Just beautiful.

 

[bee*]

Date: 2/24/2008 12:02:06 AM
Author: mimzy
i think a little sign w/ a short explanation would be appropriate too. maybe write up a little ditto about how they were her favorite recipes, maybe even include a small picture, frame it and prop it up on the table. i think that way you aren''t being ''in your face'' about it, but you are both adequately acknowledging your mom and explaining the relevance of the desserts. what a lovely idea!

ditto this.

 

[LegacyGirl]

Date: 2/24/2008 10:38:21 AM
Author: swimmer
What a meaningful and touching idea. Just beautiful.

It really is.

 

[happy in love]

Thanks everyone!
I think the short and simple blurb neatfreak suggested will be perfect. It is so helpful to have you PSers around

 

[Harleigh]

Lovely idea, happy! I also like neatfreak's wording. Maybe your FI or your dad...or you, for that matter, could also mention along with the thanks to the aunts re. the dessert buffet in one of the speeches and asking your guests to partake in the dessert bar in honor/memory of your mother. Just a thought so that everyone knows it's there and might make the effort to visit it, knowing it is a special remembrance of your mom, which they might not get over to otherwise. I can't wait to see pictures of your Dessert Buffet...I'm sure it's going to be wonderful!