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Holly’s Southern Theme Thomas Center Wedding:
August 10, 2010CSI Exhibit Opening Catered by Celebrations:
August 8, 2010Gainesville’s Florida Museum of Natural History is currently hosting the exhibit CSI: Crime Scene Insects. For opening night, Celebrations Catering fed the Museum’s members a hearty pasta dinner and fresh salads, all prepared at the Museum by our talented chefs.
Villa East Event for UF Department of Surgery
August 7, 2010
A special thanks to Tami Pomponi at the UF Department of Surgery, who fully loves, trusts and admires the entire Celebrations Catering Team. We’ll be catering this event again next year, at Villa East!
A Backyard Summer Wedding for Sylvia and Mark:
June 6, 2010
Sylvia and Mark planned a lovely backyard wedding, nestled in the shady oaks, letting nature be the theme. Their home is very warm and welcoming, so we included lots of their eclectic style in the reception. Friends and family arrived for the ceremony early, and enjoyed mimosas and appetizers before the 11am wedding, making everyone mingle and feel comfortable right from the start. Harp music, then later a live band, made the summer atmosphere enjoyable, while guests tried foods from four of the different stations, including a beautiful cranberry-orange glazed country ham, Celebrations’ signature grits, fresh fruit, and potato wedges fried to order. The wedding cake was made by Jenny Wagner, and the flowers by the bride and her sister.
“You guys rocked on Saturday! It all looked gorgeous and beautiful and fit our style perfectly. And the food was delicious! Guests repeatedly told me how good the food was! Thank you for all you did. So happy you did the catering. You are truly an artist and a pleasure to work with.” Sylvia & Mark, 6/5/10 Wedding
For Katie and Justin, a wedding reception should be casual, fun, relaxed and more of a party, a family dinner, than a formal evening of rituals. Since they had married “nautical style” already, a few weeks earlier, they elected to celebrate their union with hints of an ocean/beach theme. There were no formal introductions, and Katie’s dress was comfy for the summer weather. The pre-reception stress was nowhere to be found, as Katie, Justin and their families arrived fifteen minutes before the guests to view the creative displays and food, then greet their arriving friends and family to the aroma of grilled Angus hamburgers. Everything about this reception was easy-going, giving the guest a big signal to mingle, chat, eat and relax… more like a family reunion and less like a wedding reception.
“I cant thank you enough for making Villa East so gorgeous for our reception! Everyone raved about how beautiful everything was, and how helpful and friendly the staff was! ” Katie Veal
For Celebrations Catering, year after year the UF College of Medicine leads as our largest catering client. For this, we are grateful to all of those who schedule and attend these catered events! We especially want to recognize Susan Major, again this year, as a preferred client, one whom we appreciate endlessly, not only for the amount of business she extends to us, but for the exceptional attitude she shares with our catering staff. Because she is so kind to us, we gave her event the VIP treatment this weekend! Her social included a photo booth, a “Susan Major” margarita, tropical background music, a projected photo presentation of the College of Medicine’s doctors and staff, a huge selection of appetizers, hors d’ oeuvres, and entreess (tostones, Cuban pork, mango sorbet, tropical fruit, fried Gator, Ahi tuna and more!). The night was colorful and social, perfect for a year end finish!
Kind Words from Susan!
“Leah, I cannot find enough words of praise for Friday night! The guests were RAVING about it – “We have to have it here EVERY year!!” “It’s beautiful!” “What wild food!!” “A drink named after you? How cool!” And on and on they went. I love especially the part about having it at Villa East EVERY year! You and your staff made me feel like a VIP for sure! The event was flawless – all the staff are perfect. I’m marrying Eddie, by the way, in my next life when I ‘m young and pretty again. Everyone was wonderful – Jessica introduced herself to me and was so helpful! Eddie’s bartender partner was just fantastic and of course, everyone was so pleasant and charming. ”
“Leah, I thank you so very much! The faculty members asked all about your place so I really hope you get even more business (if you need more!). I will see you again at Dr. Edwards’ home on June 24! ”
Sincerely and gratefully,
Susan A. Major, Program Administrator
Internal Medicine Residency Training Program, UF Department of Medicine
Hannah & Pete’s Rehearsal Dinner at Villa East
May 30, 2010A relaxing Gator-themed weekend is what Hannah & Pete selected for their rehearsal dinner and their wedding. The rehearsal ended up being a big party, somewhat resembling a Gator game tailgate scene… lots of beer pong, grilled chicken, a keg and most guests wearing flip-flops. What a great way to start the Memorial Day wedding weekend!
Celebrity Waiters Night, 25th Anniversary, raising money for Shands Children’s Hospital.
Susan Major, one of our most favorite customers of all times, frequently orders a 6:45 am breakfast delivery for her team at Shands. The best thing about Susan’s breakfast menus is that she let’s us create a new and interesting buffet each time she uses our services. She trusts us implicitly, let’s our creative juices flow, and always appreciates each and every meal we create for her. When I receive an order from Susan, it’s vague and open ended, and I then know, that I can do my job. Her lack of micromanagement and her overabundance of confidence in Celebrations Catering and in me (Leah), is always a highlight of my day. Here’s pictures of the food from her last breakfast delivery, and pictures of the team of dependable and excited kitchen/delivery crew to took care of Susan’s order.
Villa East Wedding for Emily & AJ
May 20, 2010
