A Small but Mighty Wedding Feast

 Who says your wedding day has to include a cast of hundreds?  When Kevin & I got married... 8 years ago (yikes ~ time flies...)  we only had 60 guests at our wedding.  We decided that (since we were 30 somethings), we could get away with only inviting our immediate family & close friends.  It's not an easy process when you have a lot of great people you'd love to celebrate with - but intimacy was the priority for us.  We wanted the opportunity to speak with each and every person that night. And not just small talk.  This was a major life changing event and we wanted to connect with our loved ones in a very authentic way.  HA!  As much as we tried ~ we were reeling from the surreal events of the day.  And, as much as I wanted to have lengthy talks with my people... it was still a whirlwind!  I guess that's what wedding days are like.

  I had the wonderful occasion last Sunday to witness the nuptials of a very sweet couple, Caroline & Sean.  They, like Kevin & I, opted for a very small gathering of 50 guests.  Well, 52, to be exact.

  I was so excited about creating an unforgettable setting for this lovely couple.  And since the guest count was small.... it allowed us to utilize spaces at the farm in a unique way.  I can't WAIT to see the images from this wedding.  It was really a dream.  Very Mid-Summer Night's Dream to be precise.  Caroline's gorgeous dress looked like she had stepped out of a beautiful fairytale. Seriously fantastic.  And Sean ~ he was just as handsome & dashing as a prince. In a very urban/cool way... even sporting the 5:00 shadow worked!

Caroline's ethereal dress... (until I get one with Caroline wearing.)

  The food was a delicious. I know - when do you ever hear me say it's not?  But - really.  It was a wonderful, seasonal menu with a bounty of Bear Flag Farm grown produce throughout! And... being smack dab in the middle of summer, the heirloom tomatoes and cherry tomatoes were a highlight!  Grace Lee... owner of a wonderful little cafe/market in Oakland provided the incredible catering.  I heard nothing but raves reviews from my client - and their guests.  And these were people who believed the food was a VERY important element to their wedding.  I couldn't agree more.

Grace Lee (the new Queen of Catering) & the Uber talented Armando Koghan

Here's a little preview of Grace Lee's culinary magic at the hands of super Chef Amy!

Bear Flag Farm heirloom & cherry tomatoes with fresh mozzarella & drizzled with basil olive oil

Rosemary skewered Sea Scallops grilled to perfection

One of the 4 entree options....grilled local lamb with summer squash

Bear Flag Farm plum & peach shortcake with creme fraiche!

 

  We had a great staff out here on Sunday.  Everyone worked really hard to give Caroline & Sean the best day of their lives.  Thanks, Grace!  Thrilled for your success & looking forward to many more food filled chats!

And thanks Armando, for the great photos! now... back to the kitchen!