I'm looking for some guidance regarding the cookie table. My family (excluding mom) is nothing but Pittsburgh natives. FI is from NY and his family was not familiar with the tradition of the cookie table. So before we had decided on what our wedding would be, we had discussed cookies to the extent that "this is a local tradition," not "this is what we are doing."
We've decided to do a semi-DW (I lived/worked in the town for several years, and about 20% of guests are local), and we are expecting 150 guests. We decided that we would pass on the table, being that his family wouldn't expect it, and my family lacks bakers. Over the weekend, my FFIL emailed us saying that he was excited about the cookie table and thought we could incorporate some of their family's recipes....
It's not feasible to transport thousands of cookies to Florida. We are trying to think of options/alternatives to still give a nod to the tradition. Has anyone seen a local couple do a cookie table if they aren't married locally? I'd appreciate any feedback.
The women in my family are hosting a shower. Do we have a cookie table at the shower and incorporate the recipes?
Do we look for a bakery in FL that can do all of our recipes for the reception?
Do we see if the venue can do cookie ice cream sandwhiches at the reception?
Thanks!