May 24, 2009
The day that Amy called I was very excited to know that I would be doing a dinner reception locally in Gardnerville and only 3 minutes away from my home. Plus helping Amy create a tropical style with a sophistication that would be a WOW factor in the Sierras in Northern Nevada.
Amy got married in Hawaii three weeks prior of having her celebration in Gardnerville with family and friends. Amy and her husband Carlo greeted the guest upon entry to the back yard of the tropical serenity with beautiful leis. Each guest had written a special note to the newlyweds that were displayed on a wish tree made of drift wood and decorated in crystals and gorgeous flowers. The photographer captured pictures of the guest and dinner reception details. www.belindagrantphotography.com
As the guest embarked into the tropical bliss themed yard they were greeted with passed hors doeurves of seared Ahi with wasabi and coconut prawns with pineapple by High Point Catering. www.highpointecatering.com The guest had a chance to cruise the back yard haven and see the detailed table display that was the dining area. The tent was white with windows walls on one side to block the gracious breezes of the Sierras. The tenting company was Camelot Party Rentals out of Reno. www.camelotpartyrentals.biz The graceful light blue swags with lighting added just that special touch of glisten that complemented the crystal curtain that hung above the 30 long table that was done by the crew of Red Carpet Event in Reno, NV. Karen email Karen@redcarpetdmc.com The dining table had been draped with ivory lamour linen and complemented with a blue pin tuck overlay. Cascading down the table was drift wood that had nestled areas of vases of either beach sand with candles, orchids, sea shells, blossoming orange orchids and white lilies. The place settings had grass mats that Amy found for a great bargain that replaced the chargers that was topped with ivory crush napkins and decorated by the favor hand craved turtle from Hawaii and an orange orchid. The linen was rented by Creative Coverings in Reno and also specializes in custom ordering. www.creativecoverings.com The flowers are by Art in Bloom whom won the table top designing contest with me in 2008. www.bridalartinbloom.com The best for me was the mini pineapple skewers that were in the water glasses at the dining table. The dishes were rented from Classic Party Rentals out of Sacramento. www.classicpartyrentals.com
Before the guest had a chance to sit down for dinner they were invited to the buffet that showed off the luau pig accompanied with Macadamia rib eye steaks, teriyaki vegetable skewers, sweet potato puree and green beans. I saw a few of the guest go back for seconds! Dessert time was fruit skewers and chocolate fountain. (Note: do not put chocolate fountain in breezy area or it will fly!) The cake was a beautiful light blue fondant decorated with a coral effect www.deesignercakes.com that was served to the guest by High Point Catering.
The guest with cocktails in hand and a full stomach had the opportunity to dance to music filled air by DJ-Tony Dove from Lake Tahoe. Email: tropicaldrifter@hotmail.com He kept the rhythm moving till the evening came to a closing. I wish Amy & Carlo many years of happiness.