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How to Create a DIY Coffee Bar at your Wedding Reception
Click for 14 Ways to Create a DIY Coffee Bar at your Wedding Reception | Bring Warm Comfort to your Fall and Winter Weddings with a Coffee Bar and Keurig®
Please note: This is a sponsored post for Keurig Green Mountain®

The chillier wedding months are approaching so it’s time to bring some warm comfort to your fall and winter weddings.

One of the most unique and clever ways to do this is to set-up a DIY Coffee Bar at your wedding with a Keurig® brewing system taking the center stage for warm beverages without the wait.

How about Green Mountain Coffee® Pumpkin Spice Coffee K-Cup® pods for fall weddings and maybe a Raspberry Chocolate Truffle Coffee K-Cup® pods for winter weddings?

Do you know the best part when it comes to creating your very own coffee bar at your wedding reception? You get to bring the Keurig® brewer into your new home after the big day to start each day with a fresh brewed cup of coffee. {if coffee isn’t your thing - you can also use the Keurig® to make fresh batches of hot chocolate, cider, and even tea}

Here are 14 creative ideas to bring your very own indoor DIY Coffee Bar at your Wedding Reception to life {even a perfect idea for a bridal shower} . . .

1. Don’t forget about the Keurig® K575 brewer for as the star of the DIY Coffee Bar

2. A printable “Love is Brewing” sign {download your 5x7 print here}

3. Decorative chalkboards are perfect for names of the K-Cup® pods or type of roast

4. Pretty bowls to hold the coffee K-Cup pods in

5. A large collection of coffee mugs - can be all white, a mix of color, vintage, or even an eclectic mix {the choice is yours}

6. Use crates, cake stands, etc to vary the height of the items at the coffee bar for added interest

7. Don’t forget about some sweets for pairing with the coffee {cookies, mini muffins, pastries, donuts, it’s all good}

8. Cake stands, plates and bowls to present the display of yummy treats

9. Mini plates for guests to place their sweets on or cake stands for the sweets

10. Napkins {simple or decorative} - you can even rubber stamp something cute in the corner of them

11. Drink stirrers if you choose {can even hot glue on a fancy pom pom to a wooden stirrer}

12. Consider votive candles to bring a cozy feel to the coffee bar set-up

13. Tablecloth or pretty linen to present everything on

14. A large bowl to collect all the used coffee K-cup® pods in {you certainly don’t want a trash can next to the pretty coffee bar}

This list could go on and on…from bridal showers to wedding receptions, a DIY coffee bar featuring your Keurig® brewer is a must-have this fall!

The Perfect Blend Save the Date Card : Free Wedding Invitation Template Download

Today is a fun day as not only am I celebrating my 14th wedding anniversary today, it's also the day my oldest daughter started 4th grade. Lots happening all in one day . . .

In addition to that excitement, I have created a free printable Save the Date template for you that you can download and then bring into your favorite photo editing program {free or paid - think Canva vs. Photoshop}. Once you open the file, you can simple type in your personalized details and print away.

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See the super cute Perfect Blend Personalized Stamp on the top of the Save the Date? It's a self-inking rubber stamp from Holmes Stamp & Sign they created for me. I love it, and it's so easy to use - simply take off the cover, unlock and stamp away. I thought this particular one had the cutest stamp and needed to have a matching Save the Date template created for it. Oh, and if you use coupon code BRENDA at checkout - you can save 10% on your order from Holmes Stamp & Sign. The printable template comes with the coffee stain and the "Save the date" type already in place. You simply add your stamp to the top and add in the personalized type of your choice. The featured font for "Save the date" is called Mustache and can be found here.

Save 10% on wedding stamps with code BRENDA

Love the font used in this Save the date card template for "The Perfect Blend"? You can purchase the Mustache font here for just $15.

An Urban Chic "Love is Brewing" Wedding Styled Shoot in a Coffee Shop

The inspiration for this fun urban chic shoot {that is filled with the amazing florals from Maribel of Eight Tree Street} came from the idea that many of us fall in love over a cup of coffee. Many first dates are often at local coffee shops where you chat for hours getting to know each other and then ultimately … fall in love. The details from this shoot mix rustic with urban which is the perfect mix for a snack bar, coffee bar or brunch reception. The color palette consisted of grey, pink, terra cotta, peach and hints of copper. One of the flowers Maribel incorporated was "coffee break" roses in the dark terra cotta color. There's even a fun and easy DIY included . . . The Mr and Mrs coffee cup set. A couple of mugs were found at a local home goods shop and chalkboard decals were applied for the Mr and Mrs to be written on in a chalkboard paint pen. Now, for all the gorgeous details and the great idea of the bridesmaid wearing a denim button down shirt with a navy blue skirt . . .

Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: Megan Chase Photography
Favor Table Signage: Borden Specifics
Makeup Artist: Carolyn Thombs Makeup Artistry & Consulting
Event Venue: Cervantes Coffee
Hand Crafted Hanging Tags: Charonel Designs
Floral Designer: EightTreeStreet
Custom Made Jewelry: J'Adorn Designs
"Mr. and Mrs." Spoons: Milk & Honey LLC
Invitation Designer: Moments of Happiness Designs and Novelties, Inc.

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