Monica and Dante’s wedding day at the gorgeous Quail H Ranch was an incredible blend of rustic country fun & elegance topped off with some fairytale romance. There is just something about a horse-drawn carriage that will always memorialize an occasion in legendary, epic, “happily-ever-after” proportion. These newlyweds made every part of their celebration fun for their guests from special touches (see below) to an incredible band with dancing, and three signature cocktails! And this menu was one of our absolute favorites, including the unique plated First Course, which was a soup & salad duo of Creamy Lobster Bisque with French Cognac (ooo la la) served with Spicy Arugula Salad (see details below).
Special Touches: Take-home stationery gift with hand-drawn image of a horse; the ceremony was held in a beautiful meadow and the wedding cake was showcased in the barn, where there was also a custom, built-in bar; We served 3 specialty signature cocktails, which were so much fun: I’m Your Huckleberry served in chuck wagon tin cups, The Lonesome Dove, and Clockwork Orange. All guests were also warmly greeted with a welcome beverage of a Pellegrino Blood Orange Sparkling Mimosa.
Menu Highlights: Tray-passed Hors D’oeuvres: Steak Bite with Blue Cheese & Chimichurri Dips; Bacon-Wrapped Scallops (Caramelized); Polenta Rounds with Tomato Jam & Goat Cheese; Garlic-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Pesto Dips; Mac & Cheese Balls | Plated First Course: Soup & Salad Duo of Creamy Lobster Bisque with French Cognac and Cheese Straw Croutons, Spicy Arugula Salad with Crumbled Goat Cheese and Roasted Santa Barbara Pistachios with Lemon-Parmesan Vinaigrette | Family-Style Dinner: Mouth-Watering Beef Short Ribs Braised in Cabernet Reduction; Char-Grilled Salmon Chili-Lime-Cilantro Butter; Rustic Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onion and Fresh Chives ; Grilled Asparagus with Confetti of Red Peppers; Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Pepper with Roasted Vegetables, Parmesan Cheese and Red Pepper Cream Sauce | Coffee Service | Wedding Cake by Solvang Bakery
Event Supply Partner Team: Venue: Quail H Ranch (private estate) | Catering: Catering Connection | Rentals: Town & Country Event Rentals | Florals: Renae’s Bouquet | Lighting: Bella Vista Designs | Wedding Cake: Solvang Bakery | Photography: Linda Chaja (all images below are Linda Chaja, except where noted) | Valet: Blue Star Parking | Ceremony Music: Chris Fossek | Entertainment/Band: The Replicas Music | Wedding Coordination by Rani Hoover of Inspired Weddings
