Good for the Soul: Modern, Southern Wedding Cuisine from Mrs. J’s Baking & Catering
Friday, January 6, 2012
Whether you are southern bred, or at least plan to southern-wed, there is a good chance that you love southern cuisine. In fact, more and more brides and grooms are opting for southern wedding cuisine for their wedding day. Hey - we get it! There's nothing like it! From BBQ and ham and biscuits to peach cobbler, there's nothing quite like southern comfort food, especially when you find a professional who can dress your menu up or down to fit the vision of your big day, as is the case with Mrs. J's Baking and Catering.
Mrs. J's Baking and Catering is owned by Celeste aka Mrs. J. Last fall, I had the pleasure of meeting Celeste and we became fast friends. She has a personality and an easiness that just draws you in and makes you comfortable, just like southern food, I guess. She knows what she's doing, loves what she does and uses her family recipes to help couples bring a taste of Nashville to their casual or elegant wedding day.
If you are considering modern, southern cuisine for your wedding day, get to know more about Celeste and Mrs. J's in our spotlight below and then schedule your tasting!
About Mrs. J’s Baking & Catering:
Main Contact: Celeste Morris
Phone Number: 615-642-6217
Email Address: Singnbake {at} aol {dot} com
Visit Website: MrsJs.com
Follow via Twitter: @MrsJsBakencater
Become at Facebook Fan: Mrs. J's Baking and Catering
How many years have you been in business?
12 years—I started the business in 1999
How did you get started in weddings?
I was mostly doing corporate catering and a dear friend asked me to do her daughter’s cakes and wedding reception. From then on, my business has done more weddings year after year just from word of mouth.
What do you like most about weddings?
I love the personal connection that I feel with the couples and their families. The rush of excitement when you see their plans for their special day come together is like no other experience. I always feel honored and blessed to be asked to cater one of the most special meals/ events of people’s lives.
What’s your favorite wedding photo and why?
I LOVE the picture that I took at Cheekwood this September. It shows the beautiful bride, Kendal on her Dad’s arm, waiting for Kelley of Delightful Day to let her know when to start down the path to the altar. I was taking food shots of the reception and was lucky to capture the moment. I later sent it to Kendal’s mom and called it “Big Step” because it was such a special moment and it was something that I treasure. Plus, I got the food shots that I wanted in the process!
What is your service philosophy?
If you don’t find it on my menu—just ask and we can and will do it. If something is not as you like it, let us know and we will make it right. I know that I am very lucky to have been in business for as long as I have, I value my customers and their business and I know that my business is only as good as the service that we provide.
What are your strengths compared to others in your category? Why should a bride hire you?
First off it is the food-- My niche is Southern favorites, BBQ, and made from scratch desserts. I may not have anything and everything on my menu but the things that ARE there are very, very good.
My other strength is the people that work with me, they are fabulous and I am so very lucky to have the relationships and support that I do.
Who are your 5 favorite Nashville wedding vendors – helpfulness, professionalism, style?
Photographers: I love Jonathon Campbell Photography (Jonathon and Sharon), Wedlock Images (Scott and Donice), and Shots by Cheyenne (Cheyenne and Laci) —they each have amazing creative abilities, are professionals, fun to work with, and do a fantastic job of capturing every detail!
Flowers: I love Import Flowers, Lou and Jasmin will do everything to make sure that you find exactly what you want for flowers. They are patient and are great with creative suggestions and then steering you toward some fabulous floral designers.
Venues: Hands down it is Front Porch Farms, Kathy is a joy. She and Brian continue to amaze me with their creativity and versatility. It is a gorgeous spot not only for weddings but for all types of events.
Rentals: Southern Events is always my go-to for rentals; Jill is fantastic and always makes it happen.
All images courtesy of Mrs. J's Baking and Catering. Contact company for photo credits.
About the Author:
Ashley King
Hey - I'm Ashley! I started AshleysBrideGuide.com to give Nashville brides, or folks planning a Nashville wedding, a local resource for inspiration and resources. Hope to see you at a bridal show soon! Until then, Find me on Google+.
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Posted on January 6, 2012 |
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