2016 and beyond wedding moms and dads (Part 1)

Sounds lovely, @runnersmom. What kind of good food did you have? The cake sounds fun!

Absolutely magnificent, @runnersmom !

What a beautiful wedding!

So happy everything worked out! Sounds beautiful!

@sevmom, before the ceremony we had individually portioned hors’ d’oeuvres set out on a table on the deck for self-service - seared tuna on bamboo forks with wasabi aoli served in bamboo cones, crudité with hummus in individual takeout containers, and scallion pancakes rolled with chicken, napa cabbage and plum sauce in bamboo boats. After the ceremony we had a plated watermelon and feta salad followed by a room temp buffet (not self-serve, we had servers so only one set of hands touched the utensils) of medium-rare tenderloin with a port wine sauce, citrus-glazed salmon, red quinoa with grilled corn, homemade potato chips portioned in bamboo boats, and a trio of asparagus, snap peas, and haricot vert dressed in a lemon drizzle. Dessert was the tie-dyed white cake with buttercream frosting and fresh berries.

^^ @runnersmom sounds amazing! ALL of it!

I’m curious - is there a story behind the homemade potato chips? Is this a regional thing, a specialty of the caterer, a family favorite or just “sure, potato chips!” (I’m sure they weren’t your average chips :wink: )

I wish we could see how the inside of the cake turned out!

I love the idea of a classic looking cake with a tie dye interior!

Everything sounds delicious! Great menu and great job!

What an amazing story of love all the way around!

One of the most memorable stories on cc for sure.

Congratulations and thanks for sharing. You are a wonderful mother.

@runnersmom - the wedding sounded wonderful. All the best to your son.

Bravo! Sounds like a thoughtfully executed, beautiful and fun day. Remarkable all around.

@abasket, no story behind the chips - just the caterer’s suggestion. He thought we should have a simple alternative to quinoa! But they were amazing, homemade waffle fries and I wish there were more leftover!

You are all too kind. It was an amazing evening preceded by a week of abject terror on my part but the best part is…they’re married!

@abasket, I made the cake my avatar!

OMG that cake is amazing!!! It’s so vibrant! I love, love, love that!!!

Fun cake! I’m so happy everything turned out so well!

That cake is so great! @runnersmom

Spectacular! @runnersmom

So, who’s up next, @happy1?

Nope, looking back it looks like @Embracethemess S. All set for this weekend?