Image: Jill Thomas

Brunch themed receptions also give a twist to traditional bar offerings.  In lieu of wine and beer, a chef-attended Bloody Mary or mimosa bar, where guests can add a variety of garnishes makes for a great visual presentation and encourages mingling.

Check out a couple of our favorite brunch style menus: Breakfast at Tiffany’s & Southern Style Brunch.

Image: Jill Thomas

Have a style in mind that we can build your menu around – share it with us.   We delight in personalizing your celebration. Who’s ready for waffles?

We can also personalize snack bag packaging to include a special note of thanks and love from our Bride and Groom.

We offer two options for the presentation of appetizers.  Tray passed and the ever-popular stations.  Tray passed hors d’ oeuvres are served to your guest by our staff on beautifully presented platters or our texture filled shadow boxes.  The server also describes to guests what they are being offered.  This is a really lovely way to have your guests feel like they are being well taken care of as they interact with each other over a cocktail.  For example, our pulled pork and marmalade wonton skins are a favorite passed hors d’ oeuvre.

(inset: Smokey pulled pork, orange fennel salsa on a wonton skin.  Parmesan crisp with chopped tomato, scallions and roasted garlic)

(inset: Albondigas with piquillo pepper sauce.  Gazpacho shooters with poached shrimp)

Stationed appetizers are set up for guests to graze as they like and are usually themed.  For example, one of our classic stations is a California assortment of cheese.  This is presented with other tid bits such as dried fruit, nuts or chutney, along with pieces of flat bread, baguette or specialty crackers.

(inset: domestic cheese assortment accompanied by fresh figs, thyme and grapes)

Another great station is our Bruschetta Bar which features a variety of toppings for crostini including the traditional tomato, basil and roasted garlic.  We love to give this offering an international spin with toppings such as Citrus White Bean and Feta Dip or Edamame Wasabi Mash for example.  Ultimately, this is an opportunity to be a little creative and wow your guests with an amazing expected offering as well as give them a little something unexpected that will be memorable.

(inset: Bruschetta station with dips and spreads including roasted red pepper hummus, sweet pea mash, citrus white bean and feta spread)

Recently we’ve even done an attended version of the appetizer station with green lip mussels, featuring the traditional Champagne Mignonette and offering up a fun Spicy Bloody Mary Ganita to accompany.

The cocktail hour is a wonderful place to personalize your menu.  We love to find out what you like and then give it a twist that uniquely represents you on your day.

If you’re looking for more ideas and inspiration, keep an eye on our FaceBook page where we post current menus and pictures from current real weddings.

Most recently we rolled out the cart at Rachel and Jonathan’s wedding reception as a sweet late night surprise for their guests. Locally produced, Leo Leo Gelato, was the perfect treat to top off their oh so romantic day.

The possibilities are endless:

• Bloody Mary Bar with assorted garnishes and spices
• Boardwalk Concession with fresh fruit, snack, gourmet popcorn
• Martini, Mimosa or Bellini Bar
• Late Night Guacamole and Salsa
• Gastro Pub and Beer Pairings
• Bourbon Bar with cigars and chocolate – the perfect gentleman’s lounge!
• DIY S’mores, Sundaes, or Hot Chocolate Bar
• Port Tasting with truffle and local cheese selection

We hope that our amazing clients will take this concept and give it their own “spin” too! Stay tuned to our blog and updated FaceBook page to see more fun wedding and event ideas.

Lawren and Jesse  had a very clear vision for their southern inspired wedding staged at  a private home in Templeton.  Eclectic. Country.  Gluttonous.  From mini horses on display at their ceremony and meticously spelled Scrabble tile place cards, to  performances from TWO live bands and a brillantly designed vintage “dessert kitchen” with sweets from Two Little Birds Bakery,  this was quite the affair!   Under the amazing coordination and design talents of Laurel White and her team at Adornments, the million or so small details came together to create a seriously rockin’ wedding. 

In between frying  pickle chips and assembling  chicken n’ waffle appetizers, here are a few highlights…

  

A handful of wineries and artists came together Friday night to celebrate the “Art of Wine”  at Studios on the Park located in Paso Robles.

To keep with the theme of this fun event, we decorated some painter paletes to serve as appetizer platters.  So fun!