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Tasty Wedding Ideas from the Chef’s Market Tasting Event

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Rarely am I excited to make the drive to Goodlettsville (I can sense those of you who commute everyday rolling your eyes - sorry!) but last Thursday was an exception. Rush-hour traffic be damned, I happily drove to the Chef's Market Bridal Tasting Event.  I made it there with ten minutes to spare and already a good crowd had arrived, eagerly waiting for the party to get started.  Everyone, including me, was eyeing the dishes being set out on the yellow and green themed stations.

Paper cones with kettle chips make a great snack during cocktail hour, or even through the night.

Marquee lighting by Nashville Event Lighting

In true Chef's Market fashion, the entire area was decorated impeccably with paper cranes hanging from wooden branches, creative use of birdcages and really simple centerpieces of votives and clusters of moss.  Nothing invasive, and it allowed for people to have good conversation over food.

Pictures courtesy of Donald Yeager Photography

Decadent brownies, mini cupcakes (orange sherbert, chocolate with marshmallows and strawberry) on the dessert table

Paper cranes - Such an effortless and easy DIY decorating idea.

Everything was really colorful and vibrant and, as usual, tasted fantastic.  Because the food was really festive the serving platters were kept simple - round panes of glass sitting on moss-filled glass containers that were decorative but didn't steal the show from the fare. 

A circular buffet table keeps the line flowing.  Non-conventional serving platters and chaffing dishes aren't intrusive and are easier on the eyes!

We chowed down on little strawberry fields salads, tiny cones of orzo or quinoa, a scrumptious assortment of mini burgers (I had three cheeseburgers but they're mini so that's ok right?) and guests could choose between pan-fried chicken and mac' n cheese topped with a pepper jelly, or braised shortribs with a shiitake slaw. 

Ashley had two servings of the chicken and mac and several mini burgers too.  She's a very picky eater but wasn't shy at all!

Bite-sized food makes it easier for guests to mingle and eat at the same time. No unwieldy large plates or heavy silverware clattering all over!

This tasting was a good opportunity for brides to see Chef's Market showcase their cullinary and event design skills.  Everything was set up as if you were at a reception from start to finish - they even had a wooden cart set up with goodie bags for guests to to take on their way out!

A fun alternative to a table for your favors

Brides who came got to chat with the creative minds at Chef's Market and the other wedding industry folk who attended.  Ashley and I certainly had fun, and it's always nice to see what else Chef's Market can come up with.  Tastings and open houses are events that aren't to be missed.  They really provide insight into how companies operate, and it gives you a better feel for the vendor you are considering so keep checking our bridal events page for more of these to help with your planning!

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Tabitha

Blogging is something I’ve enjoyed doing for years. My interests lie mostly in lifestyle related topics like fashion, style, design, food and weddings. When I heard Ashley was looking to bring on new members to the ABG team, I jumped at the opportunity - I can’t think of a better way to stay involved in weddings than to write about them and to stay in touch with the trends and new ideas. Lucky for me, Ashley likes my blog and trusts my experience to bring me on and so far, it’s been a blast.

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