Paradocx Vineyard

On Friday September 24, 2010 we had the pleasure of catering for Danielle and James's Wedding at Paradocx Vineyard. I met with the couple in late Spring and they told me it would be a very intimate wedding..24 Guests. While most of our events, weddings specifically, our usually in the 100's, it's a nice change of pace when catering to a smaller group. One of the benefits of a smaller group is that we can offer a menu that typically would be a nightmare for 100 or 200 guests. Drawing on the brides Italian Heritage, we did an antipasti Display for cocktail hour. Guests were seated at one long communal table, with a small round table set on the side for the kids. The table setting and all decor was handled by Petah Bashano from Alvins Florist. Petah and I went to high school together but hadn't seen each other in almost 20 years. It was a true pleasure working with Petah as no detail was sparred, from the custom napkin rings with each guests seating card attached to it; to the china, flatware and stem ware which was chosen to complement not just the great menu but the overall theme of the evening.
The first course was a wild mushroom Risotto served in a martini glass. Second course was a Caesar salad with shaved Parmiagiano and cracked black pepper. After guests relaxed for a bit we brought out the main entrees. Guests were given a choice of the grooms favorite Porterhouse steak with a wild Mushroom Reduction, Chicken Florentine with Spinach and aged Provolone and Pan Seared Sea Bass with a Kalamata Olive Tapenade. For the bride and her father who are both vegeatrians we made a free form vegetable lasagna with a vodka sauce.
In lieu of a traditional wedding cake the bride opted for a selection of cupcakes from "Cupcakes Gourmet".
After dessert, guests relaxed with their wine by candlelight and toasted the new couple as they begin the next chapter of their lives.
We wouldn't have been able to provide such a beautiful event with out the help of our industry partners, Karyn from Paradocx Vineyard, Maki from Cupcakes Gourmet and of course Petah from Alvins Florist.