Happy Anniverary to my Heela!!



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! ;)

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:  

Chilean Sea Bass with Miso Glaze

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

DESSERT
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!!)