It was an honor for Just Marry! to participate in the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes most recent wedding show. This show had the top planners and decor designers in the area featured. The planners involved were Susie Weiss with Wonderful Weddings and Lisa Konecny with E Events. And truly the creme de la creme of the floral designers in Orlando, Lee Forrest Design, Greenery Productions, Lee James of Grande Lakes Floral, Raining Roses, Flourish and Botanica.
The evening began with couples networking with some of the Ritz’s preferred vendors, Damon Tucci, John Unrue, Jeffrey Stoner and nu visions. Beautiful Music played some lovely background music during this meet and greet time. We planners and floral designers were in the ballroom putting the finishing touches to the tables. Each planner was able to do at least 3 guest tables. Just Marry! chose to do 4. We have to thank Lee Forrest for providing the beautiful decor and design ideas. It was great fun working with him. He is extremely talented. BBJ Linen provided us with the beautiful linens (table linens, napkins, chair pads) and PKS Rental provided us with the mahogany, black and white chiavari chairs that helped to finish off our tables. Our fourth table was added a bit later in the game and Stephanie Rounds with nu visions in photography suggested that we use some glass sculptures from Keila Glassworks located in the City Arts Factory in downtown Orlando. This made for a clean, modern look for our final table. Once all of the table designs were complete, the doors to the ballroom were opened and the guests entered and visited the various table designs before finding their designated spot at the beautiful tables. We had an amazing meal. Following was the official menu of the evening,
Appetizer
Duo of Dumpling Squash
Ravioli with Nutmeg Froth and Bisque with Vanilla Cream
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Gulf Coast Crab Gnocchi
Fiddlehead Ferns and Corn
Basil Foam
Salad
Layers of Baby Greens
Pumpkin and Chevre Cheese Cake
Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette
Gingerbread Tuile
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Layers of Baby Greens
Gorgonzola Wellington, Spicy Walnuts
Strawberry Rhubarb Vinaigrette
Entrée
Grilled Filet Mignon
Potato and Celery Root Puree
Spaghetti Squash, Jumbo Asparagus
Red Wine Jus
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Cashew Crusted Halibut “Summer Roll”
Purple Thai Rice, Enoki Mushrooms
Preserved Ginger and Green Tea Broth
Dessert
Chef to Prepare
Chocolate Tart with Burnt Marshmallow
Flambéed Bananas, Espresso Ice Cream
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Chef to Prepare
Lemon Curd Crepes
Grand Marnier Strawberries
Coconut Sorbet
All I can say is yummy! I’m such a foodie and this was so delicious. I especially loved the fiddlehead ferns. The dinner courses were also paired with some wonderful wines. Starting with one of Susan’s and my favorite wines, Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. It really was a treat for anybody invited to the show as Arthur Murray Dance Studio performed to the wonderful stylings of the Ricky Sylvia with the Buzzcatz. This band is truly one of the best around! The evening ended with the couples being able to chat with the various A-1 vendors in attendance and enjoy some delectable desserts and after dinner drinks. It is always a pleasure to do a wedding at the Ritz-Carlton. Truly one of my favorite venues in the city! Following please see our table top displays, provided by our amazing sponsors. Thank you again to Lee Forrest! A true artistic talent. The following images were provided by Damon Tucci where noted and nu visions in photography. Thanks guys for the beautiful images.




April 2, 2008
Posted by michelejustmarry |
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