Brand new for weddings on Oahu: mini donuts made fresh on-site!

Pop Pop Donuts with a yuzu (Japanese citrus) glaze

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting with Jerron, a nice, budding, entrepreneur who is nuts about donuts.  His business, Pop Pop Donuts, draws crowds from a one block radius when they smell his delicious mini donuts being made fresh and piping hot.  Jerron's mini delicacies can most often be found at "Eat the Street" in Kaka'ako, Honolulu, and is planning on a couple of tantalizing sweet-meets-savory donuts for the next "Eat the Street" food truck event on Friday, April 26, for this month's theme featuring bacon.

The really exciting part of Pop Pop Donuts is that they are now available for weddings and events on Oahu!  As a wedding planner, I always look for new and innovative options for our couples, and this one was too good to keep a secret!  After trying one (and then another half-dozen after that!) I could easily imagine these tasty treats for a fun, cocktail hour snack, as dessert following dinner, or even as a late-night munchie-food!

Espresso Sugar Pop Pop Donuts

And with the range of gourmet flavors available, even the most discerning foodies might find it difficult to stop at just one silver-dollar sized confection.  Imagine savoring an espresso sugar, yuzu glazed, or azuki topped mini donut.  Blissful!

Powdered Pop Pop Donuts with an azuki drizzle

To add to the novelty of just enjoying mini donuts at an event as special as a wedding, the machine itself attracts a number of curious on-lookers.  Kids and adults alike stand by to admire the machine in all its glory, making beautifully perfect donuts with efficiency and precision, one after another.  I, myself, found it fascinating to watch a video of the donut machine pop out numerous donuts - such a clever invention!

Popped Hot!

To learn more about having mini donuts at your wedding or event, contact Jerron at (917) 446-5317.

Toasting at the Tables

Photo by Visionari.

Being located in the middle of the Pacific, we have the opportunity to plan and coordinate weddings for many couples of Chinese descent.  One of the beautiful Chinese wedding traditions we find to be popular is the one of the bride and groom toasting at each table.  During dinner, they visit each table, toasting their guests and expressing their thanks.  The guests at the same time, toast the bride and groom, sharing their good wishes for the couple.

From a wedding planning perspective, it certainly makes for a wonderful opportunity for the newlyweds to spend a little time with each of their guests.  It also means taking into account the logistical implications of this tradition.  If planning to toast your tables, communicate this to the caterer ahead of time, so that a server can be prepared to replenish your glasses as needed.  Also, if not wanting to consume too much alcohol during the process, consider toasting with a sparkling cider or other non-alcoholic beverage.

Even if not Chinese, there is no reason why you couldn't consider adopting this tradition for your own wedding.  What a fantastic, interactive way to engage guests and show your appreciation of them on your wedding day!  Cheers!

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