Housemade hot pretzel rolls with assorted mustards, heated over river rocks, by A Thyme to Cook (877.849.6386, athymetocook.com) in North Stonington, Connecticut
Photo: Courtesy of A Thyme to Cook
Crudite, dip, and shrimp display, on an antique cart, by L-Eat Catering in Toronto
Photo: Courtesy of L-Eat Catering
Make-your-own citrus drink bar, by Design Cuisine in Arlington, Virginia
Photo: Rodney Bailey
Playing off the mobile of paper butterflies hanging above David Stark's literary-themed Benjamin Moore table, guests' names were laser cut onto book pages cut into the shape of butterflies.