liz and shawn are not only an incredibly fun loving couple they know how to throw an amazing party! they did not let a little unexpected drizzle during their beautiful king family vineyard's nuptials spoil their day. liz and shawn had mixed bridal parties filled with their best friends and a flower "fella". the sun came back out during their cocktail hour just in time for some incredible golden hour shots by the fantastic valerie demo of valerie demo photography. guests sipped on two specialty cocktails- a maple bourbon old fashioned & caliente margarita- crafted by our beverage director cameron. after cocktail hour guests entered the stunning reception space. designer lauren from for love of love, along with the help of ms events and our catering team, transformed king family's carriage house. frank from bunn dj company got the party started right away with the dance party before guests sat down to a plated dinner. our own catering director courtney hildebrand, also of two byrds events and design, served as the planner for liz and shawn's big day. other vendors included stunning florals from urban flora, fbj weddings for hair and makeup, easy riders, john appleton videography and perfect harmony. before guests headed out to the sparkler exit they feasted on sugar shack donuts and a late night snack trio of pork belly blts, chicken and waffles & vegan potato and black bean breakfast taco's made especially for liz.
PLATED WEDDING MENU
=COCKTAIL HOUR=
fried green tomatoes (v)
tempura battered tomatoes, house red pepper jelly, chevre
"meat" ball (gf, vn)
black bean meatball, tomato provencal, served in mini prism cup
taco (gf)
local duck confit, strawberry jalapeno salsa, queso fresco, corn taco shell, crema
spicy tempura shrimp
sambal mayo, sweet soy
=PLATED SALAD=
served with assorted bread & whipped butter
tco greens
shaved carrot, cucumber, red onion, baby tomatoes, golden balsamic-basil vinaigrette
=MAIN COURSE OFFERINGS=
chicken saltimbocca
statler chicken breast stuffed with proscuitto, fresh sage, fontina, wild mushroom marsala jus, wild mushroom & truffle oil risotto, french beans with lemon, caper
new york strip steak
truffled bearnaise, whipped yukon golds, roasted brussels, pea shoots
cassoulet (v)
black eyed peas, smoked spaghetti squash, fall vegetable ragout, pepitas, crispy shitake, scallion spoon bread
=LATE NIGHT SNACKS=
pork belly blt
house cured belly, tomato jam, brioche, greens, tarragon aioli
chicken & waffles
sweet potato waffles, chicken nugget, honey mustard, tabasco
potato & black bean breakfast taco (vn)
potato, black beans, green chiles, vegan cheddar, guacamole & poblano sauce on a flour tortilla