Family-Style, Italian Dining for Your Bridal Shower, Rehearsal Dinner, or Any Celebratory Event

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Weddings are a time for existing family and new family to come together, to get to know each other, to love each other. What better way to do this than over a delicious, authentic Italian meal? Being of Italian decent, I know there doesn’t ever have to be a reason to feast, but if there is an occasion to celebrate (think bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, engagement party)…boy, is there ever a feast!

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The kind staff at Buca di Beppo specializes in family-style Italian dining. Here you will choose appetizers, entrees and desserts to share with your entire table. Imagine a spread of Mozarella Caprese and Apple Gorganzola salads, Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Baked Rigatoni, Cheese Manicotti, Chicken Marsala and Eggplant Parmigiana topped off with homemade cheesecake and Tiramisu. Serving any meal in this fashion gets the conversation going: “Pass me the…” or “Is there anymore…” It’s a great and clever way to break the ice for those events where everyone starts out as strangers. Believe me, after a meal like this, everyone will be family!

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Buca di Beppo has several private dining areas and can accommodate a group of just about any size. Their Tomato Room will seat 25 and their Family Room will seat up to 70. There are also several other rooms available that will accommodate any guest count in between. Already have a rehearsal dinner venue reserved? Buca di Beppo also hosts engagement parties, bridal showers and bachelor or bachelorette parties.

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Actual rooms at Buca di Beppo in Franklin, TN/Cool Springs. Photo (above/below) by Hiroyuki via Panoramio.com.

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Girl party at Buca di Beppo. Photo via Buca Facebook page.

Some additional advantages of hosting your next wedding related event at Buca di Beppo include a variety of private event menu options, a unique dining experience, and an experienced Sales Manager to help you plan your event. Contact Holly Curtiss at hcurtiss {at} bucainc {dot} com to check your date for availability.

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send Posted on July 13, 2011 | Filed under: Bridal Showers, Luncheons, Parties, Cakes & Desserts, Wedding Venues and Locations,

1 Response to This Post

Jennifer Milam says...

Family style dining is definitely a trend! I have been utilizing this dining style for the past year and for a variety of events. The first was for the Daryl Waltrip Charity Event, we served the dinner atop large lazy susans. The service was provided by the Hutton Hotel culinary staff. Then again at a rehearsal dinner at 111 provided by Chef’s Market. In any atmosphere it infuses a sense of family and conversation among guest who might not have much in common but EVERYONE loves good food! It’s the heart of a seated dining experience and fills the body and soul! Guests are relaxed and more apt to feel more at ease when on the dancefloor! And it is always a plus to make friends! This also allows a fun challenge for me as an event designer to focus on a variety of features that go beyond the traditional tablescape. NOTE: make for certain that each table has adequate lighting so that guests can see what they are eating as well as highlighting the food display.

Posted on July 14, 2011 @ 2:57pm

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