Bring It On

Everyone loves an elegant bride who’s not afraid to bite into a juicy cheeseburger. Fatburger can cater your casual wedding, rehearsal dinner, or post-wedding lunch. Or have them come feed everyone at your late-night after-party. They’ll set up the Fatburger tent and cook on site. The $1,500 minimum does not include equipment rental. Call (888) YUMMY-FB.

Go out with a bang when your reception concludes with a glorious fireworks display to light up the sky. Patty Clark, director of marketing and events for The Reserve, calls on Pyro Spectaculars for many of the weddings she coordinates for club members. She says the company is a stickler for safety, is very professional, and choreographs each custom show to personal music. She has also timed dazzling shows with the cake cutting or when the couple arrives. “People love that the music means something special to the family,” says Clark, who has seen many a guest wind up in tears of joy. “It’s much more emotional than you would think.” Call (888) 477-PYRO.

They’ll all scream for ice cream when you include frozen treats as a cool part of your big day. Ben & Jerry’s in Rancho Mirage totes their freezer cart to your occasion for a three-flavor cone or sundae party or to pass out ice cream bars. A 50-person,two-hour minimum starts at $250. Call (760) 779-1823. Local Cold Stone Creamery storeshave made individual ice cream cakes for special occasions.

Citrus is a beautiful and abundant part of the desest. Floral and event designer Joey Lizotte loves to mix fresh native fruit with lush flowers for textural arrangements just saturated with color. Oranges and green apples work well, too. (760) 778-1964.

A good bartender is key to a great celebration. Few can whip up tropical concoctions and classic cocktails like third-generation bartender Christian Larson. “Once I talk with the couple about their favorite drinks, I like to come up with a signature cocktail just for them.” A drink that hints at where the newlyweds will be honey-mooning is always a fun touch. (760) 406-1822