May 19th, 2012
As previously mentioned in our last blog post, one of the most unique and highly esteemed venues in Des Moines (and arguably the state of Iowa) is the Salisbury House and Gardens located just south of Grand Ave. This regal estate stretches over a breathtaking terrace of cobblestone paths and looming brick archways lined with freshly primped shrubs and elegant gardens. Last Saturday we had the pleasure of catering a fabulous wedding reception at this priceless venue. Take a look at the video we've posted and see for yourself! This clip is a quick glance of the set up uniquely designed for this event. You'll get a sneak peek of the hors d'ouevres display as well as the bar set-up, the desert station, and guest seating arrangements.
What They Loved: something that can make or break the vibe or feel of your event but is often overlooked : THE FLOW : This event couldn't have run any smoother if we had greased the aisle with shea butter ourselves! The ceremony took place just a few yards away from the dance floor/patio in the extraordinary serene Salisbury Garden, so when it was over, the guests turned right around and walked up the cobblestone steps right into cocktail hour! There was no hustle and confusion between guests lining up to get directions and drive over to the reception hall because it was literally a bouquet-toss distance away. The guests were greeted with friendly smiles from our highly-trained staff at Christiani's as well as : HAND PASSED HORS D'EOUVRES : This new functional way of treating your friends and family to tasty appetizers and scrumptious sangria is a huge hit with this years brides. This Saturday's bride chose a mouth-watering trifecta of Tomato Basil Mozzarella Bruschetta; Mango, Chimmi-Churi, and Cocktail Shrimp Shooters; and Fruity Traditional Sangria to be hand passed to their guests as they entered the reception area. As seen in the video, they also opted for a Stuffed Mushroom Station on the patio to be served along with the hand-passed appetizers. And to tempt their guests even further, just behind the bar wall you'll see the towering desert station that we've fittingly named
: THE TEMPTATION TOWER : This massive desert display was the talk of all the guests as it was gradually filled with one decadently sweet treat after the other. This bride ixnayed the traditional 2 tiered wedding cake and opted for a whopping 5 foot beautifully lit display of Heath Bar Cheesecakes, Chocolate Bacci Tortes, Peach Crostadas, and Lemon Blueberry Tarts. Needless to say, it more than won over her guests, and it's convenient location just inside the bar cove played well with the flow of the event.
