Absolutely! If you want something adorable and sweet, shower your guests with Umbrella Butter Cookies. If you’re feeling sentimental, Wedding Bells cookies will ring true. If decadence is your goal, bite-sized Triple Chocolate Truffle Bars offer a perfect marriage of dark, milk and white chocolate.

Or, host the event after lunch-time. Skip the sandwiches and welcome everyone with a dessert buffet featuring all three of these irresistible treats, plus some freshly cut fruit and coffee, tea or punch.

Your idea to keep the meal simple is very wise. After the wedding feast, an uncomplicated yet satisfying meal will be welcome. And, it will keep the focus where it should be – on the newlyweds!

Use a side table or buffet and let guests help themselves to a bountiful Cheese & Fruit Platter plus a deliciously light Wild Rice & Pepper Jack Salad. Add bowls of seasonal wash-and-serve fruits, like blueberries, strawberries or raspberries and your table will decorate itself. And, as you’re still celebrating, we recommend not skipping the dessert! These delightful Tangy Lemon Bars are easy to prepare, and will add a festive touch to your buffet.

Have a wonderful wedding celebration!

Congratulations to you and your son, — achieving Eagle Scout status is quite an honor! For your celebration, we pulled together three simple, festive recipes we think will work wonderfully. All can be made ahead, look attractive on a buffet and will satisfy all ages. And as a bonus, everything can be eaten with fingers. — no forks required!

Start with Turkey & Cheese Mini-Wraps, loaded with delicious ingredients and sliced into decorative swirls, so everyone can go back for seconds (and thirds). For dessert, offer Triple Chocolate Temptations — rich, brownie-like cookies no one can resist, and classic Celebration Cupcakes — fabulous no matter how you decorate them. Have a wonderful time.

Try these three make-ahead recipes and start your Thanksgiving Day feeling thankful for more time with your guests. They'll rave about the French Herbed Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes, a Savory Broccoli-Corn Casserole, and Sweet Potatoes with Sugared Pecans. Just bake a turkey or ham, get some help (see below!), and enjoy yourself.

Friends and family love to contribute. Someone could bring rolls or bread, and a guest who loves to bake could bring pumpkin pies or another dessert. Grandma could bring her famous cranberry sauce, or a relish tray with olives and an assortment of pickled vegetables. Everyone will be thankful for the abundant feast.

Enjoy your holiday!