I Scream, You Scream

Nothing says summer like an ice cream cone, and the iconic Good Humor truck is the latest trend at warm-weather shindigs.  Vintage trucks delight party-goers of all ages… throw in classic flavors and bow-tied servers, and you’ve got serious 1960’s appeal for a retro party.

Blood Orange, Key Lime, & Kumquat Sorbet

Prices vary depending on location and number of guests, and for a less expensive and still festive option, hire a local ice cream shop to set up a cart with assorted flavors and mix-ins.  Another DIY option for a casual dinner party? Set up a buffet of toppings and let a “sundae bar” stand in as the dessert course.

Ice Cream Cart with all the fixin's.

A dessert buffet with ice cream cones, old-fashioned floats, and cotton candy recall a scene from “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”  These “waffle cups” provide a drip-free alternative to cones at a cocktail party.  Get the recipe here.

Sign to a wedding reception

A letterpressed sign is a festive touch and builds excitement for the sweetness to come.  Tie it to the party’s color scheme for extra visual punch.

Lucite Cone Holder & Ice Cream Bar

Love this lucite holder that puts waffle cones on full display.  Make your guests feel like a kid again by letting them choose from an assortment of hand-dipped flavors.

Tuile Cones with Sorbets & Ice Cream

Catering to a more adventurous clientele? These handmade tuile cones, filled with chocolate and devonshire lemon ice creams, will impress even the most sophisticated palette.  Check out the recipe from Cannelle et Vanille here.

Photo credits: Kissing Couple, Style Me Pretty; Sorbet Trio, Cannelle et Vanille; Ice Cream Cart & Cones, Martha Stewart Weddings; Letterpress Sign, Style Me Pretty; Cones with Lucite Holder, Style Me Pretty;  Vanille & Chocolate Tuiles, Cannelle et Vanille.