I have seen this several times over the past eight years, working banquets at the Marriott in Buffalo, New York. Trays and trays of Italian cookies...which seems to be an Italian tradition, at least here in Western New York. The number of the wedding guests usually determines whether the cookies are homemade, brought in from a bakery or a combination of both. Either way, they are delicious. Lots of anise cookies. I would look into Italian-American folk customs and traditions for further info. Good Luck!

Ok. I lied. I don't have free cookies but am wondering if any of you can help me with some historic research I am doing. I asked it long, long ago when I did an exhibit on weddings.

On to my question: Have any of you ever been to a wedding that has a "cookie table"? This is a table that has lots of cookies that have been made by families (or in some cases, a caterer.)

Where and when did you see it?

Have you always known about cookie tables? I could really use the help!

Thanks!

Liz Nohra
Fairfax, VA

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