Cooks Direct Offers Important Wedding Planning Tips for Setting Up a Portable Bar

Warrenville, Illinois (PRWEB) April 13, 2012

Cooks Direct, a nationally leading provider of food service equipment, has today released important information for anyone planning a wedding, from individual brides and grooms to professional wedding planners. A portable bar is an important part of any wedding reception, but careful planning is required to ensure the right model is chosen for the event.

Choosing portable bars requires careful forethought. Bars should be selected on criteria specific to the wedding in question, including the number of guests, the available space in the reception hall, the overall style of the wedding and the budget available. For weddings with a lower budget and fewer guests, an economical option might be a Cambro mid-size portable CamBar. These bars offer an affordable price and a mid-size footprint.

For wedding receptions with more space and more guests, a Cambro complete pre-mix CamBar is an excellent choice, as it provides plenty of space for mixers, a pre-mix system with soda canisters and is available in a range of colors.

Cambro is not the only brand offering high quality portable bars. The Geneva 889 Party Pleaser portable bar offers an elegant touch for that special day, with laminate over stainless steel construction. It also features two bottle speed rails, an optional post-mix dispensing system and more.

The Bon Chef 51000PMSC portable liquor bar is a truly elegant option that features a black quartz Corian top, stainless steel construction and a mahogany finish.

Portable bars for weddings can be found in a variety of construction materials, styles and with a range of features. The most important thing for wedding planners is to ensure that any portable bars considered are capable of supplying the guests with the drinks required some weddings will require soda, while others will focus on cocktails and yet others on beer and mixed drinks.

The aesthetics of portable bars utilized should also match the overall atmosphere of the wedding. For example, the Bon Chef mahogany finish would be a perfect match for an elegant, traditional wedding. However, sleek stainless steel construction would be ideal for a modernistic wedding.

Cooks Direct offers an immense variety of portable bars to suit any wedding or wedding planners needs, and is proud to offer only the highest quality products.

To find out more about Cooks Direct and their high-quality foodservice equipment products, visit http://www.CooksDirect.com.

About Cooks Direct: Cooks Direct has learned through firsthand experience what types of foodservice equipment stand up to the daily stress found in modern kitchens and has built a reputation on providing only the highest quality equipment and supplies. Superior customer care, expert product knowledge and a 100% satisfaction guarantee are the companys hallmarks.

Top 10 Unique Wedding Gifts Announced By Popular Website Shot Hot Coffee Out of Nose

Boston, MA (PRWEB) December 30, 2012

The annual list of unique wedding gifts was announced today by popular gift and gadget website Shot Hot Coffee Out of Nose.

Topping this year's list is the Kohler 'Moxie' Wireless Shower Head Speaker. This ingenious device allows the user to play all of his favorite tunes wirelessly in the shower. Kohler has created a great massaging shower head that is compatible with the iPhone and most other wireless music devices. The Moxie retails for $ 199.

For the budget conscious there are two unique food ideas. First, the cupcake maker by Sunbeam for $ 40. This durable appliance will bake 6 cupcakes quickly and easily without the need to preheat your conventional oven. The Waring Milkshake Maker is another great wedding gift idea. This durable appliance looks just like the milkshake makers at the ice cream shop and whips up delicious shakes at the flick of a button.

"We're seeing a movement away from the registry and toward unique wedding gifts that will bring years of fun and enjoyment," said Chet Richfield, editor of Shot Hot Coffee Out of Nose. "The new generation of gift-givers want to stand out and they prefer to give gifts that will leave a lasting impression."

Americans will spend over $ 6.9 billion on wedding gifts this year with the average gift priced in the $ 110 range. WeddingChannel.com suggests the following etiquette for wedding gifts: If it's a co-worker's wedding, you should spend $ 75 to $ 100; a relative or friend, $ 100-$ 125; and if it's a close friend or close relative, anywhere from $ 100 to $ 150 or more is acceptable.

"More and more shoppers are searching online for the perfect unique wedding gift," added Richfield. "The days of buying a boring set of china off the bridal registry are over."

Top 10 Unique Wedding Gifts:

1) Kohler 'Moxie' Wireless Showerhead Speaker - play all your tunes in the shower - $ 199

2) Philips Healthy Air Fryer - fry foods the healthy way with 80% less fat - $ 499

3) Krupps Heineken Beertender - fresh from the tap mini keg dispenser - $ 99

4) Kettle Pizza Grill - make grilled pizza the easy way - $ 114

5) Waring Milkshake Maker - just like the ones at the ice cream shop - $ 114

6) SHEEX - high performance, moisture-wicking sheets - $ 199

7) Mini Coca Cola Vending Machine - holds up to 10 cans - $ 219

8) Sunbeam Cupcake Maker - bakes 6 cupcakes quickly and easily - $ 40

9) Audio Bulbs - turns recessed lights into a wireless speakers - $ 299

10) Remote Control Cooler on Wheels - bring the beers to your guests remotely - $ 68

Finding the perfect wedding gift does not have to be difficult or time consuming. Shot Hot Coffee Out of Nose is a purveyor of uniquely awesome gifts, gadgets and gizmos and they have done all the hard work for you. "If you're looking for the perfect gift for a special couple the best thing to do is to consider their personalities," said Richfield. "For example, if they love to cook, look for cool appliances that they normally wouldn't purchase for themselves." To see hundreds of unique gifts visit http://www.shothotcoffeeoutofnose.com.

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