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For the last few months, I have kept this idea of incorporating Southern elements into our wedding in the back of my mind just waiting for the perfect idea to come along. One day, while innocently perusing one of the many lovely wedding blogs I frequent, I came across an idea that stopped me in my tracks. The absolute perfect Southern addition to our wedding day.

So, what is this amazingly perfect idea, you ask?

Photos by Anna Wolf via 100 Layer Cake / Design by Jillian Event Design / Calligraphy & Styling by Love♥Jenna Calligraphy / Biscuits by Baked / Flowers by Quatre Coeur

A BISCUIT BAR!

When I showed this idea to Mr. Pony, he was positively giddy. The man loves his biscuits. Biscuits are a staple in Southern cuisine that we regularly consume in mass quantities when we visit Mr. Pony’s family in Tennessee. I think they will be the perfect little Southern addition to our wedding day. Plus, I like that they are a little different from the boring dinner rolls that are commonly served at weddings.

The best part of a biscuit bar? All the fixins*!!

White gravy (just like my grandma made it):

Image via Whining and Dining

Savannah Bee Company honey! This is the perfect way to acknowledge our engagement in Savannah. We actually picked up this particular honey while visiting the store’s honey bar, and it tastes so good!

Image via Savannah Bee Company

Homemade preserves from Mr. Pony’s Mema and Aunt would be a delicious addition to our spread (pun intended).

Photo by Rachel Segal via Girl With Camera

I’m not a big molasses eater, but with a smile like that from Grandma, who could resist?

Image via Ultra Blog

We’ll also have some other tasty toppings. We will obviously have butter, but I am still considering some other options outside of the sweet category. Country Living (yes, I have a subscription) also suggests mustard, cheese spread, and Nutella as biscuit toppings. I can get on board with anything that has Nutella on it (or in it or on a spoon), and I think mustard and a cheese spread would add a savory component to the biscuit bar.

Photo by Ngoc Minh Ngo via Country Living

We’re still hammering out the logistics with our caterer, but we are definitely having biscuits at our wedding reception. I am so happy to be able to incorporate this decidedly Southern element into our wedding day, and I hope it will make our Southern guests, including Mr. Pony, feel a little more at home.

What fixins do you prefer on your biscuits?

*Mr. Pony informed me that fixins (not fixings) is the correct spelling/pronunciation in the South, so that was fixed for our Southern friends’ enjoyment.