It was 5 years ago today that the Heelamonster and I were married!!
So hard to believe!
(that it has been 5 years already, not that he wanted to marry me! ;)
COCKTAIL HOUR
Chilean Sea Bass with Miso Glaze
DESSERT
Mango Sorbet
So hard to believe!
(that it has been 5 years already, not that he wanted to marry me! ;)
It was an absolutely GORGEOUS day and I remember how pleased I was that the weather was perfect that whole weekend. We both had A TON of family come from out of town and most of them made a full weekend out of it so they could go into Washington DC and do some sightseeing before the wedding. The wedding ceremony itself was relatively short and sweet, but the reception... FABulous!! It lasted 6 hours, featured LOTS of dancing and a splurge on the food and drinks. Here was the menu:
OPEN BAR
Five Hours of Open Bar Featuring Gold Premium Brands
Gold Premium Cocktails
J&B, Maker's Mark, Canadian Club, Smirnoff, Beefeater, Barcardi Light and Jose Cuervo Gold
Gold Premium Domestic Wine
Domestic Beer
Budweiser, Miller Lite, Coor's Light and Michelob Ultra
Imported Beer
Heineken and Amstel Light
Assorted Soft Drinks and Sparkling Waters
COCKTAIL HOUR
To be Passed Butler Style with White Glove Service:
Miniature Maryland Crabcakes
Parmesan Artichoke Hearts
Vegetarian Chinese Spring Rolls with Honey Mustard
Brie and Fig Spread Crostini
Coconut and Sesame Chicken
The following items will be elegantly displayed:
International and Domestic Cheeseboard
Parmigano, Reggiano, Gargonzola, Brie Montrachet and Cheddar Cheese served with Crackers, Sliced French Bread, Water Wafers and Garnished with Fresh Fruit
Display of Sliced Fresh Fruit
Sprinkled with Fresh Berries and complemented by Honey Yogurt Dip and Raspberry Coulis
SIT-DOWN DINNER
Banquet Bread Basket with Olive, Multigrain, French and Sweet Potato
Rolls, Butter and Margarine
Butter Rosettes on Lemon Leaves
Wild Mushroom Strudel
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, Boursin Cheese, Roasted Shallots, Garlic and Thyme Rolled in Puff Pastry and Baked to Perfection
Harvest Salad
Field Greens, Gorgonzola Cheese, Diced Pears and Candied Pecans with Maple Gorgonzola Vinaigrette
Choice of:
Chicken Forestiere with a Wine Cream Sauce
Spice Rubbed Filet Mignon with a Port Wine Demi Glace
Herb Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
Haricot Verts with Julienne Carrots and Red Peppers
Mango Sorbet
In a Sugar Rim Martini Glass with a Sprig of Fresh Mint
Wedding Cake
Wine Service With Meal:
Penfolds, Shiraz Cabernet Rawson's Retreat
Chardonnay, Penfolds Rawson's Retreat
Champagne Toast
It was an amazing spread!! And SUCH a good party!!! I wish we could do it all again!!
Since that day, we have been blessed with two beautiful girls who make our lives complete.
I couldn't do it without you Heela! Thank you for a wonderful 5 years!!
Courtesy Geezees.com (more on this later!!) |
Isn't it great to have such wonderful memories of your special day? Happy anniversary! and many more!
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