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DIY Cocktail Micro Wedding: 20 Easy Appetizer Hacks. 1 of 2.

DIY Cocktail Micro Wedding: 20 Easy Appetizer Hacks. 1 of 2. Sweet and Intimate! Looking for DIY wedding cocktail hour food? Wedding Cocktail food on a budget? Hot and cold appetizers for your wedding cocktail hour? Wedding cocktail hour food ideas?

Wedding appetizers to make ahead? DIY wedding reception finger food? Easy appetizers for cocktail hour? In this guide, we’re sharing a list of wedding appetizer ideas that your guests will love!

Looking to make your micro wedding a little more “laid back, feel-good”? We got our top 20 appetizer ideas that will give that “yummy in my belly” feel for your guests.

1-10: “Appetizers”

  1. Caprese Salad Skewers Appetizer
  2. Easy Jalapeño Popper Bites
  3. Garlic Lime Roasted Shrimp Salad
  4. Cucumber Sushi
  5. Spinach-Artichoke Dip Wonton Cups
  6. Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites
  7. Tri-Colored Pasta with Feta Cheese
  8. Tomato Soup Shots
  9. Vegan Macaroni Salad
  10. Pigs in a blanket

11-20: “Mains“ // Read more here!

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No time to prepare it? No worries! We’ve also included hacks (frozen version!) that might be a great option for you if you don’t have the time to prep! You will still need to bake and prep! But it’s still going to cut your prep time in half, if not longer!

DIY Cocktail Micro Wedding: 20 Easy Appetizer Hacks. 1 of 2.

1. Caprese Salad Skewers Appetizer

DIY Cocktail Micro Wedding: Top 20 Easy Appetizers -11. Caprese Salad Skewers Appetizer
A crowd favorite! This easy DIY recipe from The Food Charlatan is something you can quickly DIY! A great fresh start to get your guests in the mood to mingle and celebrate!

HACK + DUPE: This is of course hard to dupe unless you want to make it fresh. But why not take the cheese and serve it breaded using these Mozarella Sticks.

2. Easy Jalapeño Popper Bites 

DIY Cocktail Micro Wedding: Top 20 Easy Appetizers - 2
Did someone say Jalapeno Bacon? I mean. Seriously. Obsessed with this recipe from Mom on Time Out.

HACK + DUPE: This is super yummy! Try TGI Fridays Frozen Appetizers Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers with Raspberry Habanero Dip and take a restaurant fave and bring comfort to your guests!

3. Garlic Lime Roasted Shrimp Salad

3. Garlic Lime Roasted Shrimp Salad - DIY Cocktail Micro Wedding
This yummy and fresh shrimp salad will get that spring vibes going! Check this recipe out from A Spicy Perspective.

HACK + DUPE: You don’t have to make the whole salad! You can either do Sam’s Choice Premium Frozen Cooked Medium Shrimp Cocktail Ring or SeaPak Butterfly Shrimp with Crispy Breading.

4. Cucumber Sushi

4. Cucumber Sushi
Do you not enjoy doing the whole sushi wrapping but want to incorporate some sushi? Well, Tastemade got the easiest and probably, really affordable option for you! Check out this easy Cucumber Sushi.

HACK + DUPE: Try this Banzai Frozen Spicy Crab Sushi Rolls!

5. Spinach-Artichoke Dip Wonton Cups

5. Spinach-Artichoke Dip Wonton Cups
Get some crunch going with this tasty Spinach-Artichoke Dip Wonton Cups from Just a Taste.

HACK + DUPE: You can skip the crispy and try Tai Pei Pork Potstickers Frozen Asian Appetizers or Twin Dragon Low-Sodium, Vegan Egg Roll Wraps



6. Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites – DIY Cocktail Micro Wedding

6. Buttery soft pretzel bites - DIY Cocktail Micro Wedding
Instead of just serving regular bread bites, why not serve these extra tasty pretzel bites? Check this recipe out from Gimme Some Oven.

HACK + DUPE: We are obsessed with this Pagoda Snacks Cream Cheese Wontons! This Nancy’s Lorraine & Florentine Petite Quiche Frozen Snacks Variety Pack is also a great option!

7. Tri-Colored Pasta with Feta Cheese

7. Tri-Colored Pasta with Feta Cheese
This super easy and colorful pasta with feta cheese from All Recipes. Pre-make it and serve in these mini cups (you can use any nice-looking plastic cups) with cute mini forks.

HACK + DUPE: Check out Freshness Guaranteed Original Macaroni Salad and Freshness Guaranteed Mustard Potato Salad!

8. Tomato Soup Shots

8. Tomato Soup Shots - DIY Cocktail Micro Wedding
This rich and bold tomato soup that you can slow cook and pre-make ahead of time! Love this recipe from Real And Vibrant. Serve in individual shot glasses!

HACK + DUPE: Try Imagine Organic Creamy Tomato Soup and Pacific Foods Organic Creamy Tomato Soup. Keep in a slow cooker for easy serving!

9. Vegan Macaroni Salad

9. Vegan macaroni salad
This super easy vegan macaroni salad your vegan guests will love! Recipe on Know Your Produce. Serve in these mini cups (you can use any nice-looking plastic cups) with cute mini forks.

HACK + DUPE: Get cheesy with Great Value Artisan Crafted Loaded Bacon Cheddar Macaroni!

10. Pigs in a blanket (our fave DIY cocktail micro wedding appetizer!)

10. Pigs in a blanket - DIY Cocktail Micro Wedding
Can we not forget about the happiness these pigs in a blanket bring? Love how tasty and comforting these are! Check out how to make this on Chelsea’s Messy Apron.

HACK + DUPE: Try Farm Rich Cheddar Cheese Bacon Loaded Potato Skins and Delimex Chicken & Cheese Large Flour Taquitos Frozen Snacks.

There you are! DIY Cocktail Micro Wedding: 20 Easy Appetizer Hacks. 1 of 2. Stay tuned for Part 2 of 2!

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